Architectural Project Manager (Education) - Houston

LOCATION | Houston, TX

REPORTS TO | Director of Architecture

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We're looking for more than an 'employee'. We're looking for high impact individuals; someone as passionate about architecture as we are. Creative problem solving and design is encouraged and cultivated. Our team is made up of individuals who believe in strong, collaborative relationships and who share our conviction that everyone on a project should be inspired by the mission. We want someone who can get behind that vision, who celebrates a team approach and is motivated by design that positively impacts our communities. If that describes you, there's an exciting career that awaits you here.


WHAT WE'RE AFTER...

Our progressive Architecture Team at our office in Houston, TX seeks a talented Project Manager to lead project teams in the production of architectural drawings and specifications that generate innovative, and buildable, solutions for extraordinary Education projects. We want someone with a desire to exceed expectations and a commitment to ensuring the built environment matches the design intent. We need someone who can give critical insight to project teams on a variety of construction types to help our clients achieve their goals. Bottom line... we want only the best.


For seventy-five years, O'Connell Robertson has built a powerful legacy of design excellence. We are driven by our enduring commitment to investing in and serving our people, community, and clients through developing strong, capable teams.

WHAT YOU WILL GET TO DO....

The Project Manager will be responsible for working with architectural team members and coordinating consultant responsibilities of studies, design, or construction documents of various scale projects.

• Develop and maintain effective verbal, graphic, and written communication with clients that support positive, long-term relationships.
• Plan, direct and supervise the architectural team members and coordinate consultant responsibilities of studies, design or construction documents of various scale projects.
• Interpret, organize, execute and coordinate the development of individual or multiple projects, maintaining oversight to achieve goals of the firm.
• Assist in the creation and continued development of design concepts through all phases of design.

WHAT IT TAKES TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR NEW ROLE...

We're looking for passionate, driven self-starters. Beyond that, you'll need...

• 7+ years of professional experience, inclusive of 2-4 years of experience in Education Buildings
• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited 5-year program/school
• Proficiency in REVIT
• Strong, comprehensive knowledge of architectural principles/practices, including project financial, schedule, and resource planning.
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, and building structures.
• Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development.
• Engaging Communication style with clients, teams and consultants
• Will be required to have effective verbal, graphic, and written communication skills that support positive, long-term relationships.
• Must be quality-minded and self-motivated, with the ability to coordinate multiple, constantly shifting priorities with strict deadlines.
• Experience and proficiency with Education Building projects preferred. Healthcare / Commercial / Institutional market experience is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with sustainability standards, Revit, Bluebeam, Newforma and Office Suite is preferred.

WHY US?

That's easy. O'Connell Robertson is an acclaimed, dynamic, highly regarded employer with a strong local Austin, San Antonio and Houston presence and a regional reach. We have inspiring workspaces, excellent compensation and benefits, and a team culture that enthusiastically supports personal and career development, as well as diversity in the workplace. We strive to offer flexible employee work schedules accommodating work hours and locations that will give you the best opportunity to succeed while still balancing life outside the office with family and friends.

EEO SATEMENT:

O'Connell Robertson hires quality candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law.