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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Project Manager - Architecture - **Company:** Westwood Professional Services - **Location:** Christiansburg, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Microsoft Office - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87927726/1 ## About the Role * Knowledge of the art and science of designing buildings and structures, styles of design, and methods of construction of buildings and other physical structures * Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written communication, specifications and drawings * Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals * Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public * Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals or government regulations * Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and other discipline specific software * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products * Valid drivers license and a satisfactory driving record, * Bachelors degree from a five-year college or university * Architectural license in respective state and current NCARB record which must be maintained on an ongoing basis * 8+ years of progressive experience in architecture design ## Description Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a licensed Architect to join our Land Development team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. The Project Manager - Architecture researches, plans, designs and administers building projects to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. The candidate should be a self-starter, driven, high performer with good communication skills. Our ideal candidate will have 8+ years of architecture design and project management experience supporting design projects. This position is responsible for complex design tasks as well as marketing, business development, client contact and growth of a team. Requirements * Consults with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure or renovation, and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time * Visits project site to become familiar with existing conditions * Prepares fee proposals and time, cost and staffing budgets for project for Department Head approval * Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget * Plans layout of project and integrating engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval * Prepares scale drawings and contract documents for building contractors * Represents client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contract * Administers construction contracts and conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans * Prepares studies and reports * Prepares project designs and plans using computer assisted design software and equipment * Directs activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents * Resolves client problems and complaints and provides technical advice to project staff * Performs final quality assurance/buildability review of project documents * Signs and seals project documents prepared under his supervision * Understands and obeys site safety requirements for construction sites Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 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