Project Manager

DLR Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Flexible work model

Inclusion and diversity commitment

Job summary

An integrated design firm in Dallas is seeking a Project Manager to oversee project management activities. You will manage project teams, coordinate with consultants, and ensure projects adhere to schedules and budgets. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 8 years of experience, including 3 years in project management. This role offers a hybrid work model and the opportunity for employee ownership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience, including 3 years as a project manager.
• Large project experience preferred.
• Professional licensure preferred, but not required.
• Strong working knowledge of design techniques and sustainable design principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of one or more projects, managing project teams and consultant coordination.
• Ensure adherence to project schedules, budgets, and fees.
• Communicate project status and propose solutions for client-directed changes.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, vendors, and consultants.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design

Tools

Vantagepoint

Planifi

INDEPRO

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Overview

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet.

DLR Group's Texas region has multiple openings for Project Managers. We specialize in various market sectors, including K-12 Education, Higher Education, Workplace, Science + Technology, Justice + Civic, and Cultural + Performing Arts. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. Considering this model, this role could be based in the following cities.

Position Summary

As a Project Manager at DLR Group, you will oversee all aspects of one or more projects, including managing project teams, coordinating with external consultants, and ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and fees. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of quality and design excellence throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, you will be accountable for the financial success of the project, ensuring it remains on track and within budget.

If you are a collaborative thought leader with a strategic mindset this might be the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee owned and as such you’ll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably.

What you will do:

• Support business development by participating in RFQ, RFP, and interview processes
• Assist in negotiating scope of services, fees, and preparing agreements with both clients and consultants
• Ensure accurate input and updates of client and project information into project management systems
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including schedules, milestones, and staffing, and adjust as needed
• Lead and coordinate project teams, vendors, and consultants to meet client expectations for scope, quality, budget, and schedule
• Monitor and track project milestones, deliverables, and ensure submittals meet quality standards
• Communicate project status reports, identify necessary adjustments, and propose solutions for client-directed changes
• Provide leadership, performance feedback, and contribute to recruitment of project team members
• Establish clear communication with clients to ensure project progress and timely decisions are made
• Collaborate with design leaders to ensure compliance with quality standards and integrate design expertise into all project phases

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design
• Large project experience preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience, including 3 years as a project manager
• Professional licensure preferred, but not required
• Proficient in Vantagepoint, Planifi, INDEPRO, and Microsoft Suite (including Project)
• High proficiency in standard A/E/I/P software
• Strong working knowledge of design techniques, tools, and sustainable design principles for producing technical plans, drawings, and models
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with the ability to multitask while maintaining high-quality standards
• Working knowledge of local building and zoning codes

To be considered, please submit current portfolio/work samples in PDF format.

DLR Group is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned firm committed to inclusion and diversity.

DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.

Equal Opportunity Statement We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

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