PROJECT MANAGER

Location: Fort Myers, Florida (Primary)
Firm: ADG Architecture, LLC
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

ADG Architecture is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of educational, religious, and healthcare projects throughout Southwest Florida and the Gulf Coast region.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an organized and client-focused professional who enjoys working on meaningful institutional projects that positively impact communities. The Project Manager will oversee multiple projects from programming through construction administration while collaborating closely with clients, consultants, and internal design teams.

The ideal candidate possesses strong technical knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and experience managing complex architectural projects while maintaining schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

Serves as the primary project manager and client representative throughout project delivery.

Manage projects through all phases including:

• Programming
• Master Planning
• Schematic Design
• Design Development
• Construction Documents
• Permitting
• Bidding/Negotiation
• Construction Administration

Coordinate architectural staff and multidisciplinary consultants including structural, civil, MEP, landscape, technology, and specialty consultants.

Develop and maintain project schedules, staffing plans, and project budgets.

Monitor project financial performance and assist with resource planning.

Lead owner meetings, user group workshops, consultant coordination meetings, and progress presentations.

Ensure projects comply with Florida Building Code, accessibility requirements, applicable agency regulations, and owner standards.

Conduct quality control reviews and coordinate technical document reviews throughout project development.

Support value engineering, constructability reviews, and life-cycle cost evaluations.

Coordinate permitting and regulatory agency approvals.

Mentor junior architectural staff and assist with professional development.

Participate in business development activities including proposal preparation, interviews, and client relationship management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture.
• Minimum 10 years of demonstrated architectural project management experience.
• Experience managing institutional, educational, religious, or healthcare projects.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, and consultant coordination.
• Working knowledge of Florida Building Code and permitting processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM-based project delivery.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Architect in the State of Florida (or actively pursuing licensure).
• LEED accreditation or other sustainability credentials are a plus.
• Qualified candidates should possess experience in one or more of the following markets: Educational, Religious, Commercial, and Healthcare Facilities.

Why ADG Architecture

ADG Architecture is a growing Florida-based architectural firm recognized for delivering thoughtful, technically sound solutions for educational, healthcare, religious, civic, and commercial clients.

Our culture emphasizes:

• Collaborative teamwork
• Technical excellence
• Client-focused service
• Professional development
• Long-term career advancement
• Leadership opportunities
• Meaningful community impact

At ADG, you'll work alongside experienced professionals on projects that improve education, healthcare, and community life throughout Florida.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person