Project Manager Higher Education, Housing, and Workplace

ABOUT HED:We are a nationwide team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about kindness, aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening and learning from each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.PRIMARY FUNCTION:The Project Manager leads high-impact, complex projects, and is responsible for leading and directing project teams in all aspects of our professional services while maintaining liaison between the project team, client, consultants, and contractors. Provide oversight and manage all activities of the project including client and contractual requirements, schedule and staff planning, team communication, risk management and project financial performance, to achieve the quality and strategic goals of the company.This position will be based in Chicago and manage projects in multiple sectors; including Higher Education, Housing, and Workplace.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead, in collaboration with the Principal-in-Charge, the professional services proposal process (including participating in marketing efforts and interviews) and in negotiating the Agreement with the ownerLead, in collaboration with technical discipline leads, staff selection for projects and monitor work efforts through project life cyclePrepare contract forms for both owners and any consultants and monitor adherence to those contracts. Identify and secure, prior to doing the work, additional service fees for activities outside the Owner AgreementPrepare, implement, and monitor project plans and strategiesLead and direct multi-disciplinary A/E teams and all project activities, interfacing with the project team, clients, contractors, consultants, and all authorities having jurisdiction, through all phases of a projectManage overall project schedule and develop, coordinate, and manage short-term schedules, next steps, and tasks with project teamEstablish and monitor discipline hour budgets and staffing needs to meet profit goalsGuide and monitor A/E project teams’ adherence to the HED Project Design Process. Schedule, coordinate, and manage all required design and technical reviews to meet the established Company and Sector policies and procedures for qualityInteract regularly with Operations Leaders and Business Leaders regarding metrics for project success, issue resolution, and strategic goalsAd hoc responsibilities as assignedREQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design Professional Licensure strongly preferredMinimum 12 years post-graduate professional experience in the A/E industryMinimum 6 years’ experience working as an A/E or Client-Side Project Manager with direct responsibility for project financial and risk managementExtensive knowledge of all aspects of professional A/E services from marketing through design, construction and project close-outDemonstrated comprehensive understanding of the coordination of all design disciplinesStrong business acumen, leadership and teamwork skills, including the ability to mentor, and motivate others in a design-focused environment under deadline situationsProactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible approach. Strategic outlook, with attention to detailThis is a senior level position, highly visible to clients and employees, that requires maturity, assertiveness, organization, integrity and the ability to lead, influence, and persuadeA strong, concise, and forthright communication style is requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Capable of traveling to and from project sites both locally and across the US; attending client, project, and construction meetingsProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in-personVisual acuity to perform responsibilitiesWORK ENVIRONMENT:We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build cultureThe office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent workOTHER DUTIES:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.