Project Manager

DLR Group; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

DLR Group in Seattle is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee and ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design, and a minimum of 8 years of experience, including 3 years in a project management role. Responsibilities include leading project teams, managing timelines and budgets, and ensuring high standards of quality. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $150,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years professional experience, including 3 years as a project manager.
• Strong working knowledge of sustainable design principles.
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of one or more projects.
• Support business development and participate in RFQ, RFP processes.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including schedules and milestones.

Skills

Revit

Vantagepoint

Planifi

Microsoft Suite

Design techniques

Communication skills

Knowledge of building codes

Education

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

Job description

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. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.

DLR Group's Northwest Region has an opening for a Project Manager. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. This role could be based in the following city:

• Seattle

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 and for the financial success of the project, ensuring it remains on track and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience, including 3 years as a project manager.
• High proficiency in Revit.
• Professional licensure preferred, but not required.
• Proficient in Vantagepoint, Planifi, Microsoft Suite (including Project), and relevant A/E/I/P software/tools.
• 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.

Compensation

Pay Range: $100,000 - $150,000 USD, based on location, experience, and skills.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer. DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work elsewhere on Fridays.