Project Manager

key responsibilities. The Project Manager reports to a senior member of the team, such as the Project Director, Studio Director or Managing Principal.

- Provides leadership to client and the team by communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedules

- Manages and oversees the staffing plan, work plan, financial stability and schedules, with consistent attention to quality, profitability and positive results

- Manages scheduling, budgets, staffing, and project set-up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors and contractors

- Prepares project proposals and negotiate contracts and fees; bid projects to multiple general contractors

- Tracks and manages financial performance of project for success (e.g., work plan, schedule, fees, change orders, billings and collections)

- Manages project lifecycle: estimating, bidding, project kick-off, weekly coordination, punch list, turnover, opening, and project close-out

- Assists in preparing project presentations, participates and leads client presentations

- Manages projects and completes work plans, including the identification of project team members, budgets, consultants, schedules for completion, fees and costs as well as project change notices or other actions taking place on the assigned project

- Ensures that budgets have been developed to provide for quality management through the life of the project

- Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects

- Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices

- Bachelor of Architecture or Master's Degree in Architecture

- 10+ years of related project management experience on a range of architecture project types

- Experience negotiating project scope, fees, managing project financial performance, and ensuring fiscal responsibility for projects

- Experience with the full project lifecycle, through post-occupancy

- Knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures

- Thorough understanding of project work plans, schedules, staffing, and budgets

- Proficiency in technical skills, including 3D modeling software, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino and Grasshopper

- Experienced in client management, project management, and negotiations

- Ability to work in a team environment and supervise others

- Highly effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills