Architectural Project Manager
Applied Staffing
Columbus, OH · Posted October 14, 2026
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About the job
OneDigital | Resourcing Edge, a premiere HR/Talent services company, has partnered directly with The DesignGroup, a 50+ year award-winning architecture firm.
DesignGroup has a growing healthcare practice and we’re looking for an Architectural Project Manager to lead Healthcare projects in Columbus, OH.
Note: This is NOT an IT PM related role
What sets us apart?
Focus on sustainable design in healthcare, education, library, civic & office space projects.
Debt-free growth
Hybrid schedules & Half-day Fridays
Company-paid healthcare
Highly competitive compensation
Relocation Assistance to Columbus, OH
A culture that values sustainable design and work-life balance.
As a Project Manager, you will lead and engage with clients and teams delivering innovative solutions.
You will be entrusted with being the trusted advisor to existing and new clients. You will serve as a leader and mentor of the project management team.
Leadership
Demonstrate and promote the values and culture of DesignGroup; serve as a thought leader and mentor, internally and externally; leading with the DG Mission, vision and values
Ensure that coaching, mentoring, and performance-enhancing feedback of assigned team members are provided, particularly related to project management proficiency
Monitor projects performance and take appropriate action to provide performance enhancing feedback to establish a process to mitigate risks in all phases of project.
Establish productive working relationships, and deal effectively and cooperatively with practice leadership, clients, team members, consultants, and government agencies
Work with leadership team as needed on firmwide initiatives
Project Management
Oversee and manage all aspects of the project management cycle. Establishing project schedule, kick off meetings, maintain the schedule as project processes and communicating with clients, consultants, and team as milestones are met or change.
Create and monitor staffing plans and projected workloads to meet expected project timelines, budgets, and profitability
Ensure that project team support design and follow design intent and quality on all projects
Ensure that documents are reviewed for quality, coordination, and compliance with the requirements of deliverables and client standards in all phases
Develop and validate project scope and fee, budget, and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process
Execution of owner and consultant contracts and fee negotiation as well as any financial issues with clients
Business Development
Procure and manage an average of $2M+ of net project revenue per year and achieve an average of $1M+ in new contracts annually through existing clients or new business development activities
Maintain strong relationships with existing clients and ensure that they are satisfied with DesignGroup's services
Use market and client intelligence in locating new opportunities, prepositioning, preparing quals/proposals, and interviewing
Develop a network of current and past clients and industry partners
Write RFP responses and negotiate contracts and fees with clients and consultants
Write thought leadership articles for architecture and construction industry
Qualifications
Experience: 5+ years of project lead and/or project management experience in healthcare (preferred) projects of varying types and complexities, with an approximate value of $100 million.
Education: Minimum bachelor’s degree in architecture ; Master's Degree preferred.
Expertise: Strong understanding of Project Management/PSMJ Project Management, preferred.
Licensure: A professional license as a Registered Architect is required
Leadership: Thorough knowledge of the entire project delivery process and ability to lead design efforts through all project stages, including leadership with the client, contractors, and internal team
Communication: Collaborative communication style and strong people skills. Ability to represent and participate in interviews and client presentations.
Software Proficiency: Proficiency with REVIT, Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), and Microsoft Word & Excel. Experience using Unanet or similar tools for reporting and resource planning; preferred.