Project Manager

Firm Overview

Goody Clancy seeks a Project Manager to join our collaborative and mission-driven team. As a Boston-based education design firm, we partner with institutions on a variety of new-construction, renewal, and preservation projects to create environments where people are inspired to research, connect, strive, and wonder. Project Managers actively engage in all project phases and are given many opportunities for growth and continued learning. The best candidate for this position will have experience and/or a demonstrated interest in education projects, and a familiarity in historic preservation/building renovations is a plus. We are looking for creative, collaborative, and motivated professionals who are driven by a belief in the power of design to advance discovery, community, and opportunity.

Position Summary

In this role, you will guide project teams through the full design and delivery process, ensuring clear communication, effective coordination, and strong project performance. You will work closely with internal leadership, design and technical staff, and external partners to advance project goals and maintain a high standard of quality. You’ll take the lead in shaping project direction, managing key milestones and resources, and fostering productive client relationships. Your work will also involve on‑site engagement, informed planning supported by research and analysis, and representing the firm in a professional and thoughtful manner.

Position reports to: Principals

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in developing and delivering high-quality design solutions
• Collaborate closely with principals, designers, and technical staff
• Manage project scope, schedule, fee, and team assignments
• Serve as primary client contact and coordinate effectively with consultants
• Oversee project documentation and quality control across all phases
• Conduct site visits, building assessments, and existing-conditions documentation
• Support project planning using benchmarks, cost data, and code research
• Facilitate client meetings and represent the firm professionally
• Travel as required for site work and client engagement

Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture or preservation; architectural registration preferred
• 5–10+ years of project management and project delivery experience
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and Adobe Creative Suite, as well as MS Office
• Collaborative and flexible approach to team leadership
• Ability to make design and technical decisions grounded in experience
• Experience with education-sector or renovation/preservation projects is a plus

Compensation/ Benefits

• Participation in a 100% employee‑owned firm through our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Firm-sponsored licensing, training, and conference reimbursement
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Medical (70% employer-paid), life, and disability insurance; available dental, optical, cafeteria plan, and 401(k)
• Hybrid workplace: In-office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; optional WFH days Tuesday and Friday

To Apply

Submit by email to [email protected]. Indicate “Project Manager” in the subject line. Include a cover letter, resume, and sample portfolio pages (up to 10MB total).

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered.

Goody Clancy is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E‑Verify program. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.