Project Manager

Archinect; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Archinect in New Haven is seeking a Project Manager to oversee multiple projects, ensuring cost-effective execution and efficient coordination. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing client communication, project schedules, and team efforts, while also potentially taking on the role of Project Architect.

Applicants must possess a Professional Architectural Degree and relevant certifications. Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage budgets are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have a professional architectural degree.
• Certification such as LEED AP is preferred.
• Demonstrated reliability and competence are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple small/medium projects efficiently.
• Coordinate all project efforts for successful execution.
• Act as primary client liaison for project completion.
• Oversee office staffing and project team requirements.
• Assume Project Architect role when necessary.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Professional Architectural Degree

Professional Certification (e.g., LEED AP)

Job description

Position Overview

Licensure preferred but not required: Manages multiple small/medium projects, coordinates all aspects of assigned projects, and estimates scope of work. Responsible for coordination of all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects. May serve as primary point of client contact.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Working with the Principal in Charge, or Senior Project Manager, prepares strategic plans for project success, including estimates fees, scope of work, proposals, project schedules, contracts, consultant selection, consultant negotiations, and monitoring and preparing additional services requests.
• Responsible for the coordination of all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects. Leads regular project team meetings.
• Serves as primary client liaison to bring schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client’s satisfaction. Maintains routine client contact. Actively manages client budgets, schedules, and programs, project communications and documentation.
• Primarily responsible for implementing office staffing, project team requirements, and other office administrative tasks such as hiring and manpower, quality assurance, office technology, and billing and cash flow.
• May also assume the role of Project Architect in smaller jobs. In larger jobs, the roles should be separated. The Project Manager and Project Architect may divide the tasks between them in a way that capitalizes on their abilities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Professional Architectural Degree
• Professional Certification (such as LEED AP, CSI, etc).
• Ability to perform work as required, competence in the area of work, willingness to perform well in many aspects of practice, and reliability.