Schenkel Shultz is an award-winning architecture and interior design studio known for design excellence and a commitment to serving the unique needs of each client. Through thoughtful design, the firm creates places that strengthen communities and connect people to their surroundings.
Across Schenkel Shultz’s three Florida studios, a diverse team of architects, interior designers, a stewardship action team, graphic designers, marketers, technical production, and construction administrators work collaboratively to deliver impactful projects. Embedded throughout the organization is a spirit of creativity that transcends a certain job role. It is the spark that brings ideas together and the shared purpose that the team brings to everything they do.
Schenkel Shultz’s portfolio spans civic, educational, aviation, cultural and commercial work throughout Florida and the southeast, with international projects in Puerto Rico, Germany, and Japan.
We are seeking a Senior Project Architect / Project Manager who is strategic, highly organized, and technically proficient, with a strong ability to build and lead productive relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors. This role requires a professional who takes ownership of projects from initial kickoff through construction administration, guiding the design team to deliver work aligned with the Owner’s scope, schedule, budget, and design vision.
In this role, you will lead and actively participate in all phases of design and documentation, while serving as the primary point of contact for project communication and coordination. The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, and confident in decision‑making, with a passion for thoughtful design, quality documentation, and collaborative leadership. This position offers significant responsibility, professional trust, and the opportunity to work on meaningful, complex projects within a supportive studio environment.
Project & Team Leadership
Take full ownership of projects from schematic design through construction administration, with support from internal team members based on project needs
Lead and coordinate architects, consultants, and contractors to maintain project goals and design intent
Serve as the primary client contact, managing communication, expectations, and key decisions
Design & Documentation
Lead and actively participate in SD, DD, and CD phases using Revit
Produce and oversee high-quality, coordinated construction documents consistent with firm standards
Communicate design ideas through Revit (required); SketchUp, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
Technical Coordination
Coordinate major building systems with engineering consultants
Apply working knowledge of building codes, building systems, and construction methods to minimize project risk
Research materials and products and coordinate specifications in collaboration with the firm’s specifications writer
Construction Administration Support
Assist with submittal and RFI reviews, site visits, and punch lists
Support CA efforts to ensure design intent is maintained through construction
Mentorship & Collaboration
Mentor and collaborate with internal team members
Contribute to a positive, organized, and proactive studio culture
Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited program
Florida architectural licensure preferred; candidates pursuing licensure or reciprocity will be considered
10+ years of experience in an architectural office
Experience in one or more of the following project types is preferred: Education, Aviation, Cultural (Performing Arts Centers), Commercial, Civic or Sports facilities
Accommodating individual with a sense of urgency to multi-task on multiple projects and assignments
Comfortable working collaboratively while also managing responsibilities independently
Strong graphic and technical skills with the ability to translate design concepts into coordinated construction documents, including understanding of drawing standards and code compliance
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Proficient in: Revit (required), SketchUp, Bluebeam, Adobe Suite, MS Office & Outlook
A salary fully commensurate with experience and credentials will be accompanied by a complete fringe benefit package, including matching 401(k), insurance options and paid time off, among others.
Location: Orlando, Fl (Optional remote 1 day a week)
Maintain a consistent and active role in diverse sized projects from inception through construction administration with support from team members based on project requirements
Proficient at executing schematic, design development and construction documentation phases of work, including active participation in developing high-quality project documentation in Revit that is consistent with project goals and objectives
Ability to communicate ideas using Revit (required), SketchUp, Bluebeam and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
Knowledge of major building systems and ability to proactively lead coordination with engineers to maintain design intent and project goals, as well as knowledge and understanding with building codes and construction to minimize project risk
Ability to research building materials, product selection and coordinate specifications with firm’s specifications writer
Collaboratively develop creative design solutions for the advancement of the project and any necessary content for client related project presentations in which you may participate/lead
Ability to interact with clients and demonstrate communication and presentation skills related to leading projects from schematics through construction phase
Assist/support Construction Administration personnel with the review/process of submittals/RFIs, job site visits, and punch lists during the construction phase
Professional degree in architecture from an accredited program with State of Florida architectural license or ability to obtain reciprocity
10+ years of experience in an architectural office
Experience in one or more of the following project types is preferred: Education, Aviation, Cultural (Performing Arts Centers), Commercial, Civic or Sports facilities
Accommodating individual with a sense of urgency to multi-task on multiple projects and assignments
Flexibility to work in collaborative environment with a team, as well as independently
Strong graphic skills and technical capability to critically think through the development of a design into documentation, knowledge of drawing standards, and some understanding of code requirement/compliance
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Highly organized individual
Proficient in: Revit (required), SketchUp, Bluebeam, Adobe Suite, MS Office & Outlook