Senior Project Manager

Located in Boston’s bustling Innovation District, TRIA seeks highly motivated, entrepreneurial people to join our rapidly growing team. A partner‑led architecture firm with a focus on building long‑term client relationships through innovative design solutions to our clients’ business challenges, we approach our work with equal parts passion and precision. Our clients are commercial and science & technology organizations whose mission to discover, advance, and innovate inspires our own approach. Ours is a fast‑paced environment with significant opportunities for candidates who thrive on challenge, want to make their voice heard, and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team. Job Summary The Senior Project Manager will have 10+ years of experience in the design of life sciences projects for R & D, Biotech, and Biopharma, including laboratories and similar research spaces. The Senior Project Manager will provide thought leadership and be responsible for managing projects and project teams to ensure the completion of multiple, complex projects while satisfying the needs of the client and managing budget, cost & schedule while maintaining design criteria. This position will include regular client contact and involvement with design and production for a variety of project types. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manage client communications including client priorities, goals, processes, expectations and Provide client with written reports and updates, meeting minutes, schedules and Manage teams, collaborate with directors and Schedule and lead internal and external meetings during all phases of design and Develop and maintain project scope, work plans, schedule, and budget to reflect the goals and priorities of the client and the Firm’s core values. Motivate and mentor team members and their professional development. Handle consultant communications for project scope, proposal fees, design schedules and Prepare proposals in collaboration with Marketing Oversee the review and preparation of presentations, budgets, staffing assignments and project Review project financials on profitability, budgets, billings, invoicing, expenses, projected earnings and burn rates. Review/negotiate contracts, agreements, additional services, change order proposals, and pay Review fee proposals from consultant candidates, execute agreements with consultant Review firm’s QA/QC for project manual, project documentation, deliverables, Work to ensure projects are completed in the timeliest and most cost effective manner. Prepares written documentation of project status. Manage communication between project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants Manage time and workload to meet project task deadlines and Responsible for overall firm administrative execution for all Assist in review of planning and design concepts with Assist Design Team members with the development of the design concept and Initiate and direct basic building systems working with consultants and Responsible for completeness and accuracy of construction documents and coordination with other disciplines. Review of final drawings and specifications at each phase against checklists. Coordinate and obtain Principal signature on permit Assist Project Team in responding to RFIs and coordinate issuing addenda with staff and Administer the construction contract or supervises the appropriate staff Perform or assign site observation, and field reports on a monthly basis, at Regularly communicate with Project Manager and superintendent of contractor performing Manage, direct, or coordinate regular audits to ensure direct logging of submittals and timely response of RFI’s. Oversee the preparation of Proposal Requests, Change Orders, Requisitions and Certificates of Payment, Construction Change Authorizations, and Supplementary Instructions. Manage the coordination and preparation of alterations to the plans and specifications to generate bulletins. Provide design team with construction document deficiencies on a continuing Provide summary lessons‑learned to office at substantial Additional supervisory roles: organizing objectives, delegating responsibility, training, evaluating team members’ effectiveness, administering necessary team discussions to achieve goals. Prepare white papers on focus topics Participate in business development and client outreach Provide support and knowledge sharing of discipline expertise to entire office and mentor design Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following. Achievement Focus: Recognizes and acts on opportunities. Sets and achieves challenging goals. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Measures self against standard of excellence. Adaptability: Accepts constructive criticism and feedback. Adapts to changes in the work environment. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Manages competing demands. Client Service: Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional client situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to client needs. Solicits client feedback to improve service. Communication: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communications methods. Culture: Supports a culture of excellence. Contributes to a collaborative environment that rewards teamwork, mentorship, best‑practice development, and pride in workmanship. Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively. Managing People: Makes self available to team members. Provides regular performance feedback. Develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth. Planning & Organization: Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner. Problem Solving: Fosters quality focus in others. Improves processes. Measures key outcomes. Sets clear quality requirements. Identifies problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Solicits and applies client feedback. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations. Quality: Fosters quality focus in others. Improves processes. Measures key outcomes. Sets clear quality requirements. Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Uses equipment and materials properly. Reports potentially unsafe conditions. Strategic Thinking: Adapts strategy to changing conditions. Analyzes market and competition. Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals. Identifies external threats and opportunities. Understands organization’s strength and weaknesses. Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views. Use of Technology: Adapts to new technologies. Demonstrates required skills. Keeps technical skills up to date. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education & Experience Professional degree in architecture or interior design from an NAAB‑accredited program. 10‑15 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 10 years+ experience with leading life sciences projects Language Ability: Read, analyze and interpret business, technical, and research publications, financial reports, and legal documents. Write proposals and procedure manuals. Respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, consultants or members of the business community, public entities, and governing bodies (i.e. zoning boards). Write speeches and articles for publication. Mathematical Ability: Calculate figures and amounts such as interest, commissions, proportions, discounts, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability: Apply logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Deal with nonverbal symbolism (e.g. Complex diagrams and procedures) in difficult phases. Deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Excellent computer skills and general understanding of the following software is required: Revit We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits including health, dental, 401K and profit sharing, and paid vacation. At this time, TRIA is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. Contact Information Interested? Send your cover letter, resume, and portfolio View email address on click.appcast.io . Please put your last name in the subject line and the position in which you are interested. All submissions must be in PDF format with maximum file size of 5MB. Thanks in advance—we look forward to meeting you. #J-18808-Ljbffr