Senior Architect Project Manager

Description

Senior Architect/Project Manager
This role manages design teams through all project phases including business and client development, proposal writing, contract negotiations, design and construction documents, and construction administration while maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have worked in Public Sector, Education, Industrial, and/or Commercial markets and have a minimum of 10 years of experience.



Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Reports to: Albuquerque Office Managing Principal

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Education: Bachelor's in Architecture required



Duties:

• Leads technical design for the office and works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to produce design documents for a wide variety of building types.
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of projects with a high degree of technical complexity.
• Supervise project team's work cooperatively with the project manager and project designer.
• Ensure project development, documentation and its completion meets schedule, budget, code requirements, and technical quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Review work and propose changes to design, and to comply with building codes and budget.
• Prepare plan of action to resolve project issues.
• Prepare bids or assist with contractor selection process.
• Assist market sector teams in preparing proposals, and participating in new project presentations as requested.
• Collaborates with project teams to solve tough problems and provide creative design solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
• Successfully and consistently functions as Lead Principal-in-Charge for their designated Practice Area in geographic market.
• Competent, knowledgeable, service leader in the market(s) they service.
• Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
• Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client). Verifies client satisfaction routinely and shares feedback with team.
• Proactively works with PM to strategize resolving issues that impact project performance. Reviews progress with PM at least monthly (including & completes vs. % spent) and that PM is adhering to weekly rhythm.
• Successfully contributes to the overall profitability and financial performance on projects.
• Oversees staff deliverables and production assigned to their projects to ensure client, legal, and company requirements are met.

Role Competencies:

• Sharing Information: Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias.
• Executes Strategy: Ensuring that people remain focused on accomplishing strategic goals by thoughtfully planning tasks and overcoming obstacles
• Fosters a Learning Culture: Creating an inspiring and engaging atmosphere where people feel motivated to grow, experiment, and learn new skills.
• Identifies Talent: Actively maintaining awareness of internal and external talent, current abilities, and hiring needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Architecture required
• Registered Licensed Architect in New Mexicorequired, or the ability to get registered in New Mexico
• Minimum 10+ years in the profession as an Architect
• Demonstrated building construction technical experience
• Have worked in Institutional, Commercial, and/or Public Works markets
• Ability to prioritize and deliver multiple projects with varying deadlines
• Proficient in REVIT and Adobe Suite a must and working knowledge with architectural tools such as SketchUp
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
• Ability to lead and coordinate consultant teams
• Ability to interact with owners and user groups
• Strong organizational and leadership skills

Benefits & Perks:

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Kodi Miller (Miss)
Talent Scout
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Josh May
President
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