Architecture Project Manager

GLHN Architects & Engineers, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent architecture firm in Tucson seeks a Registered Architect with extensive experience to lead project teams and manage client relationships. This role involves overseeing multi-discipline projects from scope definition to completion, ensuring timely and quality deliverables while maintaining client contact throughout the project lifecycle. Ideal candidates should have a degree in architecture, proficient software skills, and 10-15 years of relevant experience. The firm offers a collaborative environment focused on professional growth and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Registered Architect or ability to obtain licensure within 12 months.
• 10-15 years of experience in architecture.
• Proficiency in relevant software.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and project scheduling software; knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit drawing software.

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership and expertise on assigned projects.
• Work directly with clients to define project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Monitor progress and quality of work.
• 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 meeting 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 coordinate with code/agency officials in resolving questions/issues.
• Monitor preparation of specifications and cost estimates.
• Meets 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.
• Keeps GLHN Leadership Team and/or Department Manager informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services.
• May conduct and participate in business development activities for the Architecture Department and the Firm.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Technical production

Estimating

Construction administration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in architecture

Master’s Degree in architecture

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

AutoCAD

Revit

Project scheduling software

Job description

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. Oversees multiple projects at various stages of work. Works directly with clients to define project scope, budget and schedule, prepares work proposals, coordinates with Department Managers to define team structure, defines consultant needs, and monitors progress to ensure deliverable success within budgetary limits. Maintains close client contact during all phases of work, including bidding and construction. Monitors work scope during design progress, and alerts client when extends beyond scope. Works to ensure overall success of project and client relationship.

Typical Duties

• 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 meeting 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 coordinate with code/agency officials in resolving questions/issues.
• Monitor preparation of specifications and cost estimates.
• Meets 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.
• Keeps GLHN Leadership Team and/or Department Manager informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services.
• 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 -15 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.

GLHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. GLHN will provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants and employees. Please contact Human Resources at 520.881.4546 or send an e-mail to [e-mail] if you need an accommodation to complete the application process.