Head of Project Management (Remote)

Spiezle Architecture is a 100% employee-owned firm! By nature, employee ownership reinforces our culture of transparency and helps fuel our entrepreneurial spirit.

We are seeking a results-driven and talented licensed architect for our Educational Project Manager role to lead project teams. This exciting opportunity will allow you to work on both local and national projects. As an integral member of the management team, you will have the opportunity to execute projects to meet design, profitability, and deadline targets. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the selection, development, and retention of team members, mentor project architects and technical staff and take a pro-active approach to staff development.

Project Management

Manage, communicate, and coordinate all technical aspects of the project, delegate components appropriately

Manage complex projects and provides guidance to project architects, including monitoring project status and profitability

Mentoring of project architects and other project team members leading to increasing maturity and soundness of judgment in decision-making and in anticipating and solving project-related problems

Define and focus the goals of the client and continuously communicate these effectively throughout the project team members

Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Review project team’s work

Responsibility in developing leads and maintaining contacts within the field that results in bringing in new work; market clients for future projects in close consultation with the Principal-in-Charge (PIC) and or CEO; “Farming” existing clients, participate in contract negotiations; participates in proposal presentations, including draft budgets/fees; may serve as presenter for interviews and support presenter in interviews for existing and new project pursuits

Attend networking functions of targeted clients/customers to ensure brand/name recognition in coordination with the PIC

Administration and Financial Management

Development, management, and improvement of project management methodologies

Participates in ongoing Team Performance Management, Training & Development, and Selection of key team members.

Assist the PIC in developing and managing project man-hours and planning schedule.

Performance management; Business acumen in budgeting, labor forecasting, setting fee to achieve targeted profit level, risk management for projects.

Design Expertise in Educational Facilities/ Industry Knowledge

Ability to create flexible, adaptable spaces that accommodate diverse learning methods and future changes.

Understanding of acoustical design considerations in academic environments.

Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including school boards, administrators, teachers, students, and community members, to understand their needs.

Familiarity with the funding and approval processes for educational projects, including public and private school systems.

Experience with public and private bidding of work for construction as well as construction, submittal review processes, and construction.

Knowledge of building codes, fire safety, and accessibility standards (ADA compliance) specific to educational facilities.

Awareness of security and emergency planning measures, such as secure entry points, evacuation plans, and safe rooms.

Bachelors or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited college/university.

At least 8 years of experience, with demonstrated leadership skills successfully leading project teams, Profit/Loss capability, and project management responsibility for projects of various sizes.

Ability to serve as an agent of change and foster positive employee morale

Possess an in depth understanding of most building systems

Possess a thorough knowledge of contract administration and office procedures

Possess a thorough knowledge and ability to implement quality project management processes and methodologies

General knowledge of AutoCAD/BIM/Revit, Bluebeam, Sketchup

Ability to use Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required

Knowledge of Deltek for project planning/budgeting/profitability is preferred but will train

We are an employee-owned company and YES, you will be an owner and receive stock without purchase

Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and year-round Flexible Fridays to jump start the weekend

The ability to work remote up to 2 days a week once acclimated!

We offer a robust and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), ESOP, Group Life & Disability, Voluntary Life, plus many more!

Reimbursement for professional designation exam(s) such as LEED, etc.

Social and team building events

We encourage our employees to pursue local and professional advocacy groups

We provide the opportunity to help with pro-bono initiatives that bring architecture to the community