Project Manager, Project Architect / Job Captain

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

At HLW, our mission is to question the norm, design with passion, and build what’s next. Our work tells your story — and every project is an opportunity to translate our clients’ vision into meaningful, enduring spaces.

As part of our expanding Florida office, there are endless opportunities for growth and future leadership within the larger HLW organization while having the opportunity to work on a range of exciting architectural and interior projects.

We are seeking an experienced and well-rounded Project Manager / Project Architect to lead and coordinate projects from concept through completion. This hybrid role combines strong design and technical expertise with the leadership and organizational skills required to manage complex projects, teams, and client relationships. The ideal candidate will balance creative vision with disciplined project management—ensuring design excellence, technical accuracy, schedule and budget compliance, and overall client satisfaction.

You will represent HLW in a professional and ethical manner, championing the firm’s design values, project delivery standards, and collaborative culture.

Reporting Structure

Reports directly to the Studio Director and collaborates closely with the Technical Director, Senior Designer, and Director of Finance.

Job Responsibilities :

Project Planning & Client Management

• Lead project delivery from concept through construction, ensuring design quality, schedule adherence, and budget control.
• Develop project scopes, staffing plans, schedules, and fee proposals in coordination with leadership.
• Serve as the primary client contact, managing expectations, communications, and contracts.
• Strengthen and maintain long-term client relationships, supporting business development and repeat opportunities.
• Support RFP and proposal efforts through strategic input and project-specific expertise.

Design & Technical Leadership

Team Management & Coordination

Financial Management

Construction Administration

Role Qualifications :

Education & Certification :

Technical Skills & Knowledge :

Leadership & Management :

Financial & Business Development :

Benefits & Opportunities :

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurances, vacation, paid time off, flexible spending, life insurance, short-and long-term disability insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition assistance, reimbursement for professional licensing / certification exam fees, continuing education programs, 401(k) and commuter benefits.

Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets. We will consider relevant experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors in determining compensation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status.