Project Manager (Architecture) - K-12

JOB SUMMARY: The Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of a project to completion. Under the direction of a Principal or Director, the Project Manager will lead a team to achieve client satisfaction, financial performance, contract administration, and documentation to produce high quality complex projects and/or multiple projects simultaneously.

- Adhere to Cooper Carry and the Client guidelines and meets deadlines within budget for each project

- Serve as the primary client liaison to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client's satisfaction

- Actively manage client budgets, schedules and programs; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks; and project staffing

- Actively participate at the appropriate level in developing and administering Owner and Consultant agreements

- Support the project teams as needed with technical and design-orientated documentation.

- Participate in proposal/marketing efforts and presentations

- Maintain base state registration, and professional affiliations

- Contribute as required to the overall quality and success of the project, studio and firm, including participating in QA/QC reviews, ensuring adherence to the firm's quality control processes.

- Actively participate in professional development and performance management of Staff

- Graduate of an accredited architectural program with Bachelor's level degree

- Strong understanding of building systems and documentation for all phases of design

- Proficient in software required to complete the project, including Revit, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam or Adobe PDF review software.

- Demonstrated skills in office and field construction administration

- Demonstrated ability to lead teams of professionals to meet project objectives

- Strong communication, coordination and organization skills

May directly supervise Architects and designers.

Responsibilities directly involving subordinates include: training, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding employees and identifying problematic behavior and performance; and aiding in problem resolution. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

- Ability to participate in site visits either by walking or through assisted means.