Project Manager

DISHER

$95K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of architectural project management experience
  • Experience with K-12 and higher education projects preferred
  • Proficient in client-facing interactions, including contract negotiations
  • Ability to coordinate internal teams and external consultants
  • Strong general building and code knowledge
  • Familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint, Bluebeam Revu, and Revit is a plus
  • Pre-bond or master planning experience preferred
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% for client site visits

Responsibilities

  • Lead projects from kickoff to completion, ensuring quality and budget goals are met
  • Plan and organize resources, assigning responsibilities within teams
  • Oversee design development and coordinate with consultants and contractors
  • Monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed
  • Provide technical guidance and maintain a collaborative work environment
  • Participate in client meetings and support marketing efforts
  • Ensure compliance with codes and contribute to quality assurance initiatives

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Engagement in innovative design projects
  • Diversity in project types, focusing on educational environments
  • Supportive team culture promoting work-life balance
Full Job Description
Project Manager - Indianapolis, IN

DISHER is excited to partner with a collaborative design studio on a Project Manager based out of their Indianapolis studio. This studio integrates architecture, interiors, and engineering, specializing in the design of learning environments. As a Project Manager, you will be a part of their mission to create smarter places for learning and will lead project teams for K-12 and higher education clients.

What you will get to do:

  • Lead projects from kickoff through completion, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget goals are met.
  • Plan, organize, and allocate resources; assign responsibilities; and maintain strong communication with clients and internal teams.
  • Oversee design development, construction documents, and coordination with consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Monitor project progress and budgets, prepare reports, and adjust plans as needed to ensure successful delivery.
  • Provide technical guidance, resolve issues, and support staff to maintain a positive, collaborative work environment.
  • Participate in client meetings, marketing efforts, contract negotiations, and field visits as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with codes, specifications, and firm standards while supporting continuous professional growth and innovation.
  • Adhere to the Human Performance Code of Conduct and contribute to ongoing quality assurance initiatives.


What will make you successful:

  • 10+ years of architectural project management experience
  • Experience with k-12 and higher education highly preferred
  • High-level client-facing skills, including leading meetings, discussing fees and contracts, and facilitating budget and alignment conversations.
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary internal teams and external consultants on medium to large projects
  • General building and code knowledge with the ability to interpret plans at a high level.
  • Fluency with Deltek Vantagepoint, Bluebeam Revu, and Revit preferred
  • Pre-bond, bond planning, or master planning experience is strongly preferred
  • Comfortable having conversations around schedule, scope, and performance
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% to client sites


We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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