Senior Project Manager (Architecture)

Senior Project Manager

A leading Grand Rapids architecture firm is looking for a Senior Project Manager that will play a pivotal role in leading and managing medium to large-scale complex commercial architectural projects from conception to completion. The Sr. Project Manager will oversee all aspects of project delivery, ensuring quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction. Working closely with Project Leaders, this person will leverage their experience and expertise in project management and team leadership to successfully deliver projects within the firms proven process. An excellent communicator and collaborator, this person excels at leading cross-functional teams, including internal teams, consultants, and clients. As the primary point of contact on assigned projects, this person has excellent stakeholder management skills and consistently leads by example through firms core values.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a wide range of innovative architecture projects, from urban design and public spaces to residential and commercial developments. The firm has a strong design sensibility, a passion for sustainable practices, and projects are managed from concept through construction.

Team members are 100% in-office Monday through Thursday due to our commitment to collaborative design and mentoring, with flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

Primary Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Lead project teams through all project phases (design through construction administration) on primarily medium to large-scale commercial projects.
• Work closely with the project leader to establish project objectives and constraints, assessing for risk and implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining regular communication to understand project requirements, identify and resolve project issues, and provide project updates.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and allocation of resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Manage and coordinate project teams, including internal team members, consultants, and construction managers.
• Work closely with the project leader to implement appropriate quality assurance measures through all project phases (QCs, Design Reviews, Budget Checks, etc)
• Reviews and approves pay applications, invoices and change orders.
• Establishes and leads project-related meetings, develops agendas, and distributes meeting minutes.
• Working closely with the Design Services Manager, review and negotiate contracts with clients, contractors, and consultants to ensure alignment with project objectives and stakeholder interests.

Group Leader

• Serve as group leader to assigned internal team members, mentoring and leading by example through firms core values.
• Working with the Design Services Manager, responsible for leading, establishing and supporting professional development goals of assigned group members.
• Conduct quarterly and annual performance reviews for all group members.
• Foster collaboration and teamwork within assigned group, recognizing accomplishments and guiding areas for improvement.

Project Management Discipline Lead

• Serves as Project Management thought leader within the Discipline Leads team and guides best practices and process improvements.
• Remains knowledgeable of industry trends/PM best practices and helps implement as appropriate within firms project delivery process.
• Develops and supports team members with project management processes and supports utilization/creation of project management resources and tools.
• Informs and prioritizes quarterly and annual objectives related to the Discipline Leads team and sits on appropriate tasks forces as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master of Architecture degree or significant experience serving as a project manager in the architecture industry.
• Licensed architect preferred but not required.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience, leading medium to large scale commercial projects.
• Exceptional communicator and team player, with a strong collaborative attitude.
• Excellent stakeholder management and engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage large-scale complex commercial design projects through all project phases.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a solutions-driven mindset and ability to navigate and simplify complex challenges.
• Proficiency in project management and design tools preferred (e.g. Procore, Deltek/ERPs, Bluebeam, Revit).
• Alignment with mission + values of the firm.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.