Architectural Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful completion of a project, managing all phases of the project from conceptual design through construction document delivery.  The Project Manager will have an assigned team for his/her project, will assign the work and see that it is properly competed. When another firm is engaged as a sub-consultant, it is the Project Manager's responsibility to see that the lines of responsibility are clearly defined and that there's adequate coordination between offices. The Project Manager must be capable and experienced, with authority to speak for CPC with the client and to direct and expedite the work. In addition, the Project Manager has the following duties:

Role:

• Duties will include preparing construction details, specifications and code analysis for projects as well as directing and managing activities of the team.
• Directs the project throughout its various phases by continuous and timely communication with the Senior Project Manager and Operations Director, the client and project team (in house and outside consultants).
• Assures that the project conforms to the contractual agreement the firm has made to the client, and that the project is completed within the allocated period of time and within the budget that has been assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing the efficient delivery of multiple projects
• Develop, foster and maintain strong and close relationships with present and potential clients
• Participates with the Senior Project Manager and or Operations Director in proposal preparation, budgeting, scheduling, and labor projection
• Provide leadership at the project level; interact with clients, staff and consultants
• Develop the project budget, manage and monitor both production and financial progress
• Responsible for project profitability
• Participates in firm-wide resource allocation planning and forecasting
• Involvement in the establishment of the design parameters and advocate the design intention established by the team.
• Involvement in Business Development opportunities to promote growth.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field from an accredited program, and/or 8+ years’ experience
• Ability to monitor and manage project budgets/schedules
• Expertise in the use of AutoCAD 2020 and Revit 2020
• Familiarity with graphic and 3D imaging software desirable (i.e. SketchUp, Photoshop, etc.)
• Extensive knowledge of building codes and systems
• Broad working knowledge of other technical disciplines and their interrelationship to the design process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects working in teams or alone
• Demonstrated history of success in leading a team and managing multiple projects
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• OSHPD Experience preferred and an ability to successfully work with governmental agencies
• Detailed oriented with excellent language skills and grammar accuracy
• Strong knowledge of industry and market sector trends
• Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines; LEED AP a plus
• Advanced knowledge of QA/QC process, regulations, and building codes