Senior Project Manager

Description

• Lead coordination efforts and serve as the primary advocate for the internal project team as well as consultants and contractors to ensure project progression.
• Participate in Pfluger’s recruitment processes. Interview potential new team members and lead hiring decisions.
• Participate in and lead one or more multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring effective collaboration throughout all project phases.
• Rigorously monitor project timelines and proactively identify risks and delays. Propose corrective action as needed, applying advanced problem-solving strategies.
• Mentor and support junior staff, providing guidance and fostering a culture of collaboration and professional development. Support architectural staff in pursuit of licensure and provide opportunities to earn AXP hours.
• Lead site visits and oversee the creation of detailed observation reports, punch lists, and monitor construction processes to ensure design integrity. Identify opportunities for other members of the project team to participate in site visits and lead associated coordination efforts.
• Directly supervise and manage a team of Project Managers per Pfluger people leader expectations (see addendum).
• Oversee communication during the bid phase and direct negotiations as needed.
• Manage contract negotiations, ensuring timely review, compliance, and alignment with company policies and objectives.
• Oversee the estimates for scope of work and preparation of detailed project proposals for clients.
• Facilitate communication between the client and project team, addressing feedback and participating in, encouraging, and seeking design input.
• As a firm ambassador, build and nurture long-term client relationships; serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor to the client. Ensure client satisfaction and trust is maintained throughout all stages of a project.
• Oversee and approve shop drawing reviews and manage requests for information (RFIs), architect’s supplemental instructions (ASIs), change orders (COs), and proposal requests (PRs).
• Maintain expert knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, standards, and quality control measures, ensuring that construction complies.
• Serve as a key leader within the organization, contributing to strategic initiatives and the advancement of the firm.
• Transition lead responsibility of the project from the Project Architect to the Project Manager as the project transitions from construction documents to bidding & negotiations and construction phase.
• Partner with Project Architects to champion the QA/QC process. Along with Project Architects, co-lead end-of-phase review of all documents.
• Track and manage project expenses. Oversee project budgets to ensure profitability.
• Direct the development and management of comprehensive project schedules and ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Lead and facilitate critical stakeholder and owner-architect-contractor meetings, ensuring agendas, minutes, and follow-up/action items are completed.
• Drive new client relationships and business development opportunities by overseeing Request for Qualifications (RFQ) creation, client interviews, and associated preparations and presentations.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of building codes, regulations, and construction processes.
• Extensive knowledge of architecture principles and practices.
• Minimum of thirteen years of architectural experience.
• Professional degree in Architecture is required.
• Extensive experience leading and managing all phases of an architectural project from design through construction.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage, mentor, and motivate clients, project teams, and direct reports.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated proficiency in projects of the greatest size and complexity, ensuring excellence, technical accuracy, and timely delivery.
• Ability and prior experience overseeing and guiding multidisciplinary project teams.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Revit is essential. Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office products, and ERP systems is highly preferred.
• Six years of experience in educational projects is required.
• Understanding of and proficiency in project management methodologies.
• Licensed Architect in the state of Texas is required.
• Proven ability to build and sustain strong client relationships, ensuring trust and long-term engagement.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance