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Project Manager - Charleston, SC - Community Studio
Looking for people who want to change the world-one community, one school, one learning environment at a time.
At Little, one of the nation's most progressive and future focused design firms, we believe design has the power to improve lives and expand human potential and unlock growth in each of us. We are seeking a purpose driven Project Manager, someone who understands that the environments we shape matter, but how we work together matters even more.
If you're inspired by possibility, fueled by collaboration, and motivated to create meaningful impact, this is your platform.
The kind of Project Manager we're excited to meet
Culture is your highest priority.
You believe culture is the foundation of exceptional work. You nurture trust, inclusivity, curiosity, and joy in every interaction. You understand that a healthy studio culture fuels creativity, strengthens teams, and elevates project outcomes-and you protect and grow it with intention.
And you also bring...
• Deep Community expertise: Preferably in Higher Education or K 12 with a belief that education shapes a better future.
• Creative problem solving that transforms constraints into opportunities.
• A talent for elevating team. You lead with empathy, support others' success, and collaborate with purpose.
• Clear, thoughtful communication in conversation, visuals, and writing.
• Confidence managing complexity, coordinating partners, and keeping projects aligned with vision and momentum.
• A strong design sensibility including space planning, flow, and materiality.
• A commitment to sustainability and long term community well being.
• Ambition and joy. You have a passion for architecture and design and want to have fun at work!
Why Little
At Little, we don't just design environments-we design careers.
We invest in people who are driven to better themselves and eager to elevate their skills, mindsets, and impact. Here, your growth is not a side benefit; it is a core promise.
You'll find:
• Cross mentoring opportunities to both teach and learn across disciplines and generations.
• Intentional coaching to help you strengthen leadership, communication, and strategic thinking.
• Exposure to a wide range of project types and challenges, expanding your professional toolkit.
• A culture that celebrates curiosity, experimentation, and continuous learning.
• A community of peers and leaders who truly care about your aspirations and are committed to helping you achieve them.
A Role Where You Can Make a Meaningful Mark
• Join a studio of passionate professionals committed to community-centered design.
• Lead with autonomy. Trusted to guide teams, make decisions, and shape project outcomes.
• Enjoy variety each day in planning, designing, coordinating, problem solving, and inspiring.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams of architects and engineers.
• Steward the entire project journey from concept through construction administration.
• Own outcomes with full support for your professional growth.
• Step into meaningful opportunity for leadership and advancement.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture
• 8+ years of experience in Community projects (Higher Ed, K 12, Civic/Justice), with strong K 12 PM experience
• Architectural registration
• Intermediate Revit proficiency
• A demonstrated commitment to building and sustaining a healthy, inclusive, collaborative studio culture
Get a glimpse into life at Little: https://vimeo.com/851727160/a5897aa234
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume and portfolio to: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/LIT1004LDAC/JobBoard/30702fd2-636e-4886-b1ce-4fc3b07e37ec/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=4fc30c2a-e2b3-42e0-bcaf-7805f741c04a&sourceId=89b5864b-0563-4fc3-9882-343caee4a7ab
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