Project Manager

PAYETTE; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

PAYETTE, a leading architectural design firm based in downtown Boston, is seeking a Project Manager to join our design-oriented practice. The ideal candidate will manage complex projects in healthcare and academic settings.

Requirements include a Bachelor or Master of Architecture degree and at least eight years of relevant experience. Excellent communication skills and experience in project financials are essential. Compensation ranges from $92,000 to $146,000.

Qualifications

• At least eight years of professional experience in complex projects.
• Experience in all phases of project management.
• Architectural registration and LEED accreditation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage project financials including budgeting and scheduling.
• Lead and collaborate with diverse design teams.
• Oversee project correspondence and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Technical design support

Education

Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture

Job description

PAYETTE, based in downtown Boston, is a leading architectural design firm specializing in the programming, planning, and design of complex buildings for medical and scientific research, academic teaching, healthcare, and corporate research. We provide a dynamic, collaborative environment which supports innovation and creativity, allowing each team member to significantly contribute to the design process. We invest in our staff and firmly believe there is an opportunity for anyone with talent and initiative to reach any level in our organization.

PAYETTE is currently seeking a Project Manager to join our highly collaborative, design-oriented practice. Our focus is on challenging building types: higher educational facilities for science, research laboratories and healthcare facilities of all types. We go beyond technical and programmatic competence to bring award‑winning design and beautiful craft to these buildings of intense habitation.

Candidates must have the following qualifications to be considered for the position:

• Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree
• At least eight years of post‑graduate professional experience, specifically within complex projects for healthcare, scientific research, academic teaching, and corporate research.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills with a range of individuals, including clients, consultants, and other architects
• Experience managing project financials effectively, including project budgeting, scheduling and contract negotiations
• Effective client relationship skills for leading and working with diverse teams of designers
• Ability to support technical design and documentation on projects of various sizes and complexities.
• Ability to assume responsibility for project correspondence, reports, documentation, and general administration
• Dedication to excellence in design and technical facets of the project

Other position qualifications include:

• Prior experience on all phases of a project, including Construction Documents and Contract Administration
• Prior experience managing the work of consultants
• Prior experience supervising the work of junior staff
• Ability to work in a collaborative, open environment
• Ability to solve problems creatively
• Architectural registration and LEED accreditation is a plus

Compensation: $92,000 - $146,000

Payette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.