Architectural Project Manager

GLHN Architects & Engineers, Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Job summary

GLHN Architects & Engineers is seeking a licensed architect to provide project leadership on multi-discipline projects in Arizona. You will work with clients to define scope, budget, and schedule, prepare proposals, and coordinate with department managers to shape teams and consultant needs.

The role emphasizes design, PM, technical production, and construction administration. Applicants should hold a degree in architecture (Bachelor’s or Master’s) and have about 10 years of broad-spectrum

Qualifications

• Registered Architect, or ability to obtain licensure within 12 months.
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree in Architecture.
• 10 years of broad-spectrum experience in architecture, including design, project management, technical production, estimating and construction administration.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and project scheduling software; knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit drawing software.

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership and expertise on multi-discipline projects.
• Collaborate with discipline leads, team members, and consultants through all phases.
• Define project scope, budget and schedule with clients; prepare proposals.
• Coordinate with Department Managers to define team structure and consultant needs.
• Monitor progress to ensure deliverables meet budget and quality standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Client coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Master’s Degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Word

Excel

Project scheduling software

Job description

We often hear “what does GLHN mean?” Those are the letters – Grigsby, Lynch, Harwell and Nelson – our foundering namesakes, who took over the firm in the 80s. We are an integrated architecture and engineering collaborative spanning across multiple disciplines. Our in-house Civil, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Engineers work right alongside our Architects in the same space, fostering deep collaboration across all offices and projects.

GLHN Architects & Engineers opened its doors in Tucson, Arizona in 1963, adding a Phoenix office in 2014. Our One Firm, Two Cities mantra is the backbone of all that we do – our teams are in constant collaboration across all disciplines and offices. As an employee-owned firm, we have worked to maintain an active and engaged employee culture. At GLHN, we believe that our success comes from helping others succeed.

The work we do and the culture we live is deeply rooted in our three pillars – Community Impact, Innovation and Client-Centric Service.

Our staff will tell you we are a little quirky – and we do some quirky projects! We’re all hardworking professionals, but we are people too. Balance is important and we believe that it shouldn’t be a chore to get up and go to work in the morning – we love what we do and we want you to, too! We are growing and are looking for partners in building the next chapter of GLHN together.

So what are we looking for?

We are looking for someone to provide project leadership and expertise on assigned projects generally of a multi-discipline nature. Work in concert with discipline leads, team members, and consultants during all phases of work. You will work directly with clients to define project scope, budget and schedule, prepare work proposals, coordinate with Department Managers to define team structure, define consultant needs, and monitor progress to ensure deliverable success within budgetary limits.

You will be registered in the State of Arizona, have broad-spectrum experience in the field of architecture, including design, project management, technical production, estimating and construction administration.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assist client with work scope definition and budget.


• Work with Department Managers to define discipline fee requirements, identify discipline leaders, and other team members.


• Assess consultant needs, make appropriate contacts for proposals.


• Generate project workplans to define target milestones and deliverable submittal dates.


• Prepare client work proposals, negotiate as required to arrive at an acceptable fee.


• Generate internal project schedules and budgets, inputting into accounting system.


• Oversee project kick-off and design meetings as appropriate.


• Monitor progress and quality of work; maintain contact with Department Managers when work is deemed behind schedule or unacceptable quality.


• Research code and agency issues and coordination with code/agency officials in resolving questions/issues.


• Monitor preparation of specifications and cost estimates.


• Meet regularly with clients to discuss project progress, estimates, schedule, and changes.


• Organize and maintain project files.


• Assist with QA / QC of deliverables.


• Assure that drawings and designs are in accordance with company and/or agency production and design standards.


• May conduct and participate in business development activities for the Architecture Department and the Firm.

Qualifications:

• Registered Architect, or the ability to obtain licensure within 12 months of employment.


• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree in Architecture.


• 10 years of broad-spectrum experience in the field of architecture, including design, project management, technical production, estimating and construction administration.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and project scheduling software; knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit drawing software.