Architectural Project Manager for K-12 School Projects

MHTN Architects

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
  • Apply easily
MHTN Architects is seeking a skilled and passionate Architectural Project Manager to lead the design and delivery of inspiring educational environments across Kindergarten, Elementary, and Secondary school (K-12) spaces. This position offers the opportunity to manage multiple small to medium-sized projects while coordinating all aspects of design, documentation, and client engagement.You’ll work in a collaborative, design-forward environment that values innovation, community impact, and professional growth. Your strategic planning and technical expertise will be instrumental in ensuring project success and maintaining the integrity of our work.What You’ll Do:
  • Serve as the primary client liaison, guiding projects from concept to completion while ensuring satisfaction with schedule, budget, and scope.
  • Lead project discussions, delegate tasks, and mentor team members through all phases of design—from schematic to construction administration.
  • Manage client budgets, schedules, programs, communications, documentation, and team assignments.
  • Prepare proposals and contracts, estimate fees, and define scope of work.
  • Facilitate stakeholder charrettes, team pin-ups, and design storytelling sessions that drive innovation and support student and educator well-being.
What You Bring:
  • Demonstrated experience managing architectural projects, preferably in the K-12 education sector.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead teams and engage clients effectively.
  • Deep knowledge of building and accessibility codes, regulatory standards, and educational design best practices.
  • Technical proficiency in engineering systems, equipment, detailing, and construction coordination.
  • Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office, with the ability to review and communicate design documentation clearly.
  • Architecture licensure preferred.
We offer a salary that is competitive with the market and commensurate with your experience. This position is a salary, overtime exempt position.To apply, please fill out the online application. You will receive an automatic confirmation email when your application has been successfully submitted. If you do not receive an email, please try again. Portfolio or work sample document attachments are limited to 10mbs.Why MHTN?
At MHTN, we support your growth through quarterly career pathing conversations, paid professional development, and a culture of mentorship and technical excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to share your expertise through internal seminars and sustainability discussions, while also learning from others in a collaborative environment.We seek team members who have a passion for designing exceptional built environments and self-motivated contributors that will embrace and expand our culture of inclusion. MHTN continuously seeks to be an exemplar of best practices in employee well-being. We demonstrate our commitment to our team members by offering the following benefits.
  • Suite of insurance benefits (including Medical, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and more!)
  • Cafeteria Plan (pre-tax benefits including Flexible Savings Account options and a Health Savings Account with an employer match)
  • 401k with 5% employer match
  • Annual bonus opportunity for all employees
  • Access to company-paid Professional Development resources
  • Paid licensure and industry memberships.
  • Physical Activity Incentive
  • Annual Paid Time Off for Volunteering
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule (ability to work from home up to two days a week)
About MHTN
MHTN Architects creates memorable and meaningful places for people. Established in 1923, we are an intermountain west Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Planning firm committed to a culture of design excellence. We serve clients with expertise and innovation in Higher Education, Commercial, K-12 Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Civic, Cultural and Religious project design. With a staff size of 100, seven Core Values drive our actions: Design, Social & Environmental Responsibility, Teamwork, Technical Excellence, Empowerment, Respect, and Service.MHTN Architects is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.Powered by JazzHR

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