Architecture - Sr Project Manager (Science & Technology)

Description

• Participates on and/or leads multiple project teams as Senior Project Manager.
• Assists senior management in the preparation and execution of consultant contracts.
• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the Project Leadership Team.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with consultants and clients.
• Assists with negotiating fees and contracts.
• Fosters a culture of external and internal client service.
• Participates in selected marketing and business development opportunities.
• Assists in preparing project presentations. May participate and/or lead client presentations.
• Responsible for maintaining client relationships throughout project. Keeps client apprised of project progress on regular basis. Initiates and maintains contact with other key project individuals for clarification, coordination and negotiation of critical issues.
• Assists in development of fee proposals for marketing proposals.
• Ensures that budgets have been developed to provide for Quality Management Program through the life of the Project.
• Communicates with consultants, contractors, sub-consultants and other disciplines to ensure effective communication.
• Defines staff requirements for projects as needed or directed. Makes recommendations to senior management for staff promotions/terminations for project team and Architecture discipline. May participate in interviews and recruiting of professional staff.
• Provides leadership including professional development coaching and mentoring staff.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Plans, organizes and manages project. Provides on-going communication through team meetings/minutes/up-date memos to project team.
• Monitors construction administration during the construction phase
• Participates in developing annual business plan for the Regional Practice.
• Consults with client to determine function and spatial requirements and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time. Plans layouts of projects and integrates engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.
• Consistently provides complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team. Responsible for managing project using the Deltek Project Management system; completes work plans in Deltek; including identification of project team members, budget, consultants, schedule for completion, fees and costs as well as project change notices or other actions taking place on the assigned project.
• Works with Project Architect to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects.
• Assists senior management in developing and validating project scope and fee, budget, and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process.
• Identifies new business opportunities while developing current client relationships. Listens for and seek out new projects which may exist or are being formulated.

Requirements

• NCARB registration preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required. Master’s degree preferred.
• 10 years’ experience in architectural practice with prior management experience in all phases of projects through post-occupancy.
• Licensed Architect with current registration in your region preferred, if licensure is offered in your region.
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.
• Prior management experience on large-scale Science & Technology projects required.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance