Lead Project Architect / Project Manager in Orlando

Job DescriptionJob Description

Lead Project Architect / Project Manager

Development & Design-Build Growth Role

Central Florida

About McCree

McCree is a Florida-based Design-Build firm delivering architectural and construction services across commercial, healthcare, and private development markets. Our integrated approach allows architecture and construction teams to collaborate from concept through completion.

Position Overview

We are seeking a licensed Senior Project Architect / Project Manager who can independently lead projects from programming through construction administration while helping expand our presence in:

• Multifamily
• Mixed-Use
• Retail
• Residential Development
• Hospitality
• Senior Living

This is a client-facing leadership role within a collaborative design-build environment. The selected candidate will have meaningful autonomy and be expected to take ownership of project performance, client relationships, and sector growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Lead $10M+ projects from concept through construction completion
• Serve as primary client contact
• Guide zoning, entitlement, and permitting processes
• Manage project schedules, staffing, and documentation quality
• Coordinate consultants (MEP, structural, civil)
• Oversee construction administration (RFIs, submittals, ASIs, site visits)

Financial & Performance Accountability

• Manage project fees and maintain profitability targets
• Monitor budget vs. actual hours
• Forecast project revenue and workload
• Participate in internal financial performance reviews

Design-Build Integration

• Collaborate directly with construction leadership during preconstruction
• Participate in conceptual budgeting and value engineering
• Support GMP development and cost coordination

Market & Business Development

• Participate in proposals and client presentations
• Support business development efforts within assigned sectors
• Help cultivate and maintain developer and owner relationships
• Identify repeat and referral opportunities

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor internal project teams
• Assign tasks and oversee deliverables
• Support continuous improvement of documentation standards

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Architect (Florida or ability to obtain)
• 5–10 years of progressive professional experience
• Experience leading projects independently
• Experience with $10M+ project types
• Strong construction administration experience
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM coordination
• Strong understanding of permitting and entitlement processes

/ High-Value Experience

The following are strong positives:

• Multifamily, municipal/government, mixed-use, retail, residential, hospitality, or senior living experience
• Construction background or significant experience working closely with contractors
• Experience working with municipalities and public review processes
• Business development or marketing experience
• Interest in incorporating AI or emerging technologies into the design process
• Florida (not required)
• Public speaking experience is a plus
• Existing professional relationships that could evolve into design-build opportunities

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are seeking a high-performing professional who:

• Is personable and outgoing
• Is comfortable working directly with developers and owners
• Understands profitability, accountability, and project economics
• Is organized, disciplined, and deadline-driven
• Takes ownership and pushes projects forward
• Is a collaborative team player
• Is a proactive problem solver
• Prefers diverse project types over repetitive production work
• Seeks long-term growth within a company

This role is well suited for a mid-career professional seeking greater autonomy, ownership, and leadership opportunity.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $125,000 – $150,000 (commensurate with project experience and business development qualifications)
• Performance-Based Bonus: Tied to project profitability, revenue contribution, and new work secured
• Benefits package included
• Long-term leadership growth opportunity with the potential to build and lead a market-focused design team

Company DescriptionMcCree is a 100-year-old family-owned business that treats its employees with family values. This position is critical position based on our growth trajectory. If you want to join a company with these values, please apply.

Richard T. McCree Jr.
CEO
www.mccree.comCompany DescriptionMcCree is a 100-year-old family-owned business that treats its employees with family values. This position is critical position based on our growth trajectory. If you want to join a company with these values, please apply.\r\n\r\nRichard T. McCree Jr.\r\nCEO\r\nwww.mccree.com