Project Manager

Baltimore, ODE is seeking an experienced, proactive Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of multifamily, public sector, and mixed-use architectural projects. We are looking for a full-time Project Manager to responsible for the day-to-day management of assigned projects, serving as the primary point of contact for clients, coordinating consultants and internal teams, and ensuring that projects meet their design objectives, contractual requirements, schedules, and budgets. The ideal candidate combines strong organizational and communication skills with a solid understanding of architectural design, technical documentation, and construction. This person can manage multiple priorities, anticipate challenges, make sound decisions, and keep project teams moving forward while maintaining design quality and client confidence. Working directly with ODE's principals, the Project Manager will have a meaningful role in project strategy, financial performance, staffing, client relationships, and the continued growth of the practice. Candidates with a background as a Project Architect or Job Captain who have developed strong project management capabilities are encouraged to apply. Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related discipline.

Approximately 7 or more years of professional experience, including demonstrated responsibility for managing architectural projects.

Experience with multifamily residential, mixed-use, urban infill, or similar complex building projects.

Understanding of architectural project delivery across design, construction documentation, permitting, and construction administration.

Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules, deliverables, consultant coordination, staffing, and client communications.

Familiarity with project budgets, fee management, scope control, additional services, and consultant agreements.

Working knowledge of building codes, zoning, construction documentation, and construction administration.

Strong written, verbal, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines while exercising sound professional judgment.

Proficiency with Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and standard architectural project coordination tools.

Ability to work collaboratively with firm leadership while taking ownership of day-to-day project decisions.

Preferred

Professional architectural licensure or progress toward licensure.

Experience managing multifamily projects involving wood-frame, Type III or Type V construction, podium buildings, or residential-over-retail development.

Experience coordinating projects with complex sites, structured parking, urban infill conditions, or multiple consultants.

Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, SketchUp, Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Experience preparing proposals, contributing to business development, and supporting client relationship growth.

Demonstrated ability to mentor staff and lead multidisciplinary project teams.

Interest in long-term leadership opportunities within a growing architecture and urban design practice.

Appreciation for the relationship between architectural design quality, urbanism, constructability, and financial performance.

The actual offered salary for this position will vary depending on multiple factors including the candidate’s qualifications, education, position knowledge, work experience, skills, ability, work location, and internal incumbent compensation for similar roles. The salary range listed above does not include other compensation elements such as discretionary bonus opportunities, medical insurance, and other wage and benefit opportunities.