Architecture/Building Engineering Project Manager - Federal Programs

About Us

At Larson Design Group (LDG), we’re more than an award-winning Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting firm; we’re a team of passionate professionals united by a bold purpose: creatively shaping our world. From designing innovative solutions to building stronger communities, we approach every project with vision, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

As a 100% employee-owned company, every success we achieve belongs to all of us. That ownership mindset drives our decisions, inspires creativity, and fosters a culture where your voice matters. At LDG, you’ll find a dynamic, people-focused environment where we work hard, share knowledge, and celebrate wins together. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensure, competitive benefits, bonus plans, and a company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) all designed to support your growth, both professionally and personally.
 

Architecture & Building Engineering

LDG is a full-service planning, architecture, engineering, and consulting firm that partners with federal, state, municipal, commercial, and institutional clients to deliver innovative solutions for complex infrastructure and facility challenges. Through a multidisciplinary approach that integrates planning, architecture, landscape architecture, building engineering, and project management, we provide comprehensive services across a wide range of markets and project delivery methods. Our team is committed to excellence, collaboration, and technological innovation, delivering cost-effective, high-quality solutions that balance functionality, sustainability, and long-term value for clients around the world.

For more information, visit https://www.larsondesigngroup.com/markets/federal.

Your Opportunity + Impact

The Architecture/Building Engineering Project Manager – Federal Programs leads the successful delivery of complex federal architecture and building engineering projects from planning through closeout. This role is ideal for an experienced, articulate, motivated project manager to join or dynamic and growing project management team. A significant priority of our team is continued growth of our Federal Programs (Defense and Federal Civilian Agencies) specific to Architecture and Building Engineering supporting traditional and alternative project delivery methods, including Design-Build. The successful candidate will be a licensed Architect or Engineer who excels in complex environments and understands federal design, procurement, Design-Build delivery, and compliance requirements. Leveraging a strong foundation in the PMI Competency Framework and AEC best practices, the Project Manager oversees multidisciplinary teams, manages budgets exceeding $1 million, and ensures projects are delivered within scope, on schedule, and in compliance with federal standards. This position serves as a key client-facing leader, balancing technical coordination, risk management, and quality to achieve exceptional project outcomes and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive project management plans that align with federal agency requirements, organizational objectives, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate architectural, engineering, and consultant teams and Design-Build partners while serving as a primary point of contact for federal clients and stakeholders.
• Lead all phases of the project lifecycle—including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closeout—in accordance with PMI and federal project delivery standards.
• Define, manage, and control project scope using formal change management processes, documenting impacts to cost, schedule, and risk.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, track milestones, and ensure timely completion of deliverables and agency submissions.
• Direct project cost estimating, budgeting, financial forecasting, and Earned Value Management (EVM) to maintain alignment with federal funding and project objectives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and Design-Build partners to implement cost control strategies and optimize project value and efficiency.
• Manage contract administration and performance, including coordination with federal contracting officers, Design-Build partners, approval of modifications, and support of negotiations.
• Establish, implement, and maintain quality standards that meet federal regulations, agency design criteria, and firm QA/QC requirements.
• Conduct quality audits, document findings, and implement corrective and preventive actions to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with technical and discipline managers to ensure appropriate staffing, resource allocation, and workload balance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and execute project communication plans to keep federal clients, consultants, Design-Build partners, and internal stakeholders informed and engaged.
• Prepare and present clear, concise project status reports addressing progress, financial performance, risks, and key issues.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, maintaining active risk registers and implementing proactive mitigation strategies.
• Support federal procurement activities, including consultant selection, Design-Build procurement and proposal activities, contract coordination, and issue resolution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with federal clients, ensuring satisfaction, resolving concerns, and supporting repeat work.
• Lead with professionalism, integrity, and accountability, setting a strong example for project teams.
• Mentor and develop associate project managers and team members, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.
• Stay current with PMI standards, federal project delivery requirements, Design-Build best practices, and AEC industry trends to continuously enhance project performance and outcomes.
• Demonstrated business development/marketing experience as a “doer-seller” including proposal management and technical response proposals, including Design-Build pursuits.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Master’s degree, preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of job-related experience, preferably in the A/E industry. Federal Design-Build project experience required.
• Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook) and MS Projects or Primavera.
• Understanding of technical specifications software, including SpecsIntact, MasterSpec, etc., as well as Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and building codes.
• Understanding of Building Information Modeling (BIM) [Autodesk Revit Architecture/AutoCAD] software (current software versions) and application project implementation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet project deadlines effectively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a project team.
• Ability to interact with clients, project team, vendors, and other external groups in a professional manner.

Larson Design Group, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.