Senior Project Manager

Opsis is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team. 

This individual will partner closely with Principals to guide and strengthen project teams across a range of complex work. The ideal candidate brings a refined design sensibility together with the judgment, leadership presence, and strategic perspective required to steer large or multifaceted projects successfully. 

In this role, the Senior Project Manager acts as a primary ambassador for Opsis—from early pursuits and client alignment through final delivery. They are responsible for shaping project strategy, maintaining financial and schedule performance, structuring teams for success, and mentoring emerging leaders. This role requires fluency in budgeting, staffing, long-range planning, and risk management, paired with a consistent commitment to exceptional client service. 

Key skill sets and abilities

• Proven success in architectural project management, including direct client and contractor collaboration in both CM/GC and Progressive Design Build environments 
• Ability to lead project teams, communicating expectations and ideas clearly, and the organizational skill set to manage project scope, budget, and timelines effectively 
• Ability to effectively present to clients, facilitate and guide project discussions and decisions, and manage communication across internal and external teams 
• A passion for fostering a collaborative and thoughtful design process, with an understanding of the value and power of collaborative design 
• Ability and desire to lead complex, public projects with independence 
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects of various scales with overlapping deadlines and communicate project objectives
• Ability to develop and negotiate fees 
• Experience with Business Development and project pursuits including proposal writing and interviews 
• Provide Mentorship to Project Managers, Project Architects, and Emerging Professionals 
• Helps develop office standards and repeatable systems

Requirements include

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture
• Proficiency in the software and technologies that support architects to excel
• 10+ years’ experience in a professional architectural practice
• 3+ years as an architectural Project Manager 
• Architectural License

Preferred attributes

• Experience or specialization in community recreation, sports and athletics, higher education, K-12 education, student housing, and performing arts
• DBIA accreditation and Progressive Design Build experience
• LEED Accreditation or a strong interest in sustainable design
• A fundamental commitment to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and the power and potential of architecture to be a catalyst in the creation of a more open, empathetic, and regenerative society

Opsis Design Culture

We aspire to realize buildings that work, inspire and express beauty through construction, composition and form, materiality and craftsmanship with attention to detail. We learn by doing, using all the tools and technologies available to us in this search for the ideas. We share, analyze, discuss, challenge and debate all ideas within the safe, respectful and open environment of the Opsis studio. As a studio we grow and learn from each other through project critique sessions, firm-wide meetings, continuing education sessions, webinars, lunch presentations, and conferences.

Opsis is a signatory to the AIA 2030 Commitment, demonstrating our commitment to tracking the progress of our work towards carbon neutral design by the year 2030. Opsis brings some of the country’s most extensive experience in the design of low-carbon and Net Zero Energy buildings (NZEB), including the first two buildings in Oregon certified as NZEB through the Living Building Challenge and two projects recognized by the AIA COTE Top Ten award.

Our practice embraces social justice in our day-to-day operations and in the built environment, creating a diverse, multicultural and inclusive atmosphere in both our practice and our design work, providing and nurturing a healthy culture of trust within our firm, and fostering a working environment where all employees are joyful, motivated, and connected to our purpose and values. We are a JUST™ Organization and welcome review of our label.

Opsis Benefits

We are proud to offer a location in Portland’s central east side, which boasts a perfect ride score of 100, a walkability rating of 94, and access to a vibrant mix of amenities and businesses that reflect our commitment to local craft, arts, and emerging local enterprises.

The flexibility and convenience of hybrid work are also important to us. We strive to create an ideal mix of in-person and remote work for our teams, with a target of working in the office from Tuesday through Thursday.

All staff at Opsis receive a living wage, complemented by an excellent package of benefits, including paid time off, paid holidays, and comprehensive insurance covering healthcare, vision, dental, life, and disability. For more information, please review our benefits page.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter, resume and portfolio to: Employment@opsisarch.com

We kindly ask that you do not include a photo of yourself or include personal details such as nationality, age, marital status, etc. when applying.