Architectural Project Manager

Westwood Professional Services; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead our Program Management team on renovation and new construction projects.

The PM will oversee planning, procurement, design, construction, and closeout, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence while providing clear progress reports to stakeholders. The role requires extensive coordination with A/E teams, contractors, and grant managers, with responsibilities spanning bid processes, scope changes, and project

Qualifications

• Requires 5 years of experience in construction, architecture, or engineering project management.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects from programming through closeout.
• Experience with design coordination, procurement, and cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Manage architectural projects from Programming through construction.
• Review procurement packages and ensure documentation is complete.
• Facilitate design review and coordination meetings; attend bid openings.
• Coordinate with A/E consultants and contractor teams on plans and revisions.
• Track progress, risks, and budget; provide regular progress reports to stakeholders.
• Monitor grant eligibility if federally funded; coordinate with grant managers.
• Support project closeout, final inspections, and as-built documentation.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

Quality assurance/quality control

Scheduling

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture, Construction Management, or Landscape Architecture

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to join our Program Management team. The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for managing the entirety of planning, procurement, design, construction, supplemental services, and project closeout processes for renovation and new construction projects. The PM performs a broad range of tasks with the focus of keeping projects on schedule and on budget. The PM produces accurate and timely reports on project development and execution for all relevant parties. The PM serves as the representative coordinating all parties to ensure the successful completion of projects. Assuming the projects assigned to the PM are funded through a federally funded program, the PM will track grant eligible and ineligible expenses throughout the life of the project. The PM provides detailed and timely reports on progress and status of the project and provides expert advice and assistance on complex project execution issues, coordinate their resolution, and perform other assignments as required.

Requirements

• Manages architectural projects from the Programming phase through construction.
• Reviews and approves procurement packages for design and supplemental professional services and ensures the procurements departments has all required documentation.
• Facilitates design review meetings, project coordination meetings, pre-bid meetings, pre-construction meetings, and construction meetings.
• Attends bid openings.
• Reviews Architecture/Engineering (A/E) bid tabulations, and coordinates the resolution of any issues.
• Reviews all A/E consultant payment applications for acceptability.
• Reviews the design scope, plans and specs and provides feedback and coordinates with them on any needed or recommended revisions.
• Assist the owner with evaluation of scope changes.
• Reviews and assists in cost estimates.
• Makes routine site visits with the A/E and contractor to evaluate progress, performance, and compliance.
• Evaluates change order proposals (scope of work and costs) for changes or additions, reviewing for scope and cost reasonableness.
• Identifies potential project risks and develops mitigation strategies, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the client's satisfaction.
• Reviews and makes recommendations on invoices for all services related to the delivery of the project(s).
• Maintains comprehensive project documentation in accordance with best practices, ensuring all decisions, progress, and key milestones are accurately recorded and accessible to stakeholders.
• Participates in the review and approval of Final Inspections of completed work.
• Coordinates with grant managers frequently so they can ensure funding compliance.
• Assists in project closeout preparations.
• Reviews final as-built records produced by the A/E for compliance and filing.
• Assist client with move/relocation efforts where applicable.
• Assist with resolving warranty items.
• Coordinates with all necessary third-party agencies (such as DOTD, USACE, utilities, etc.)
• Leads purposeful meetings with clear agendas and action items to ensure progress, accountability, and alignment with project objectives.
• Coordinates with Program Director and Client Manager to provide timely project updates and ensure alignment with client expectations. Work autonomously, as well as participate in a highly collaborative team environment
• Maintain a high level of performance in a fast-paced environment, adapting to and overcoming changing priorities and deadlines
• Ensures that all projects are delivered with a client-centric approach, aligning with exceeding client expectations through clear communication, responsiveness, and proactive problem-solving Implements quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes to ensure compliance with internal standards, client specifications, and industry regulations throughout the project lifecycle. Review all design phases of contract documents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture, Construction Management, or Landscape Architecture.
• 5 years of experience with construction, architecture, or engineering project management.
• General knowledge of means and methods of construction and Building Codes and regulations.
• Proficient in basic Microsoft Office Products, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Great verbal and written communication, analytical, business, customer service, and decision-making skills.
• Exhibit exceptional standards for quality and a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate with A/E Design Teams and Contractor.
• General knowledge of AIA Documents, specifically, but not limited to B101, A101 and A201.
• General knowledge of Construction Documents and Specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong leadership, client management and project coordination abilities.
• Ability to cultivate relationships, both inside and out of the office.
• Professional drive, passion and self-direction.