Project Manager - Architecture

OHM Advisors; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead diverse project teams in delivering exceptional results for community-focused projects. This role involves managing project scope, schedules, and budgets while collaborating with clients and experts across various disciplines. You will be instrumental in anticipating project challenges and providing innovative solutions, ensuring client satisfaction and project success. Join a supportive workplace that values personal and professional growth, offering a competitive benefits package tailored to your needs. If you are passionate about making a difference through effective project management, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision

Company Profit Sharing

Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching

Paid professional association membership

100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Options

Voluntary Wellness Program

OHM Grad School

OHM University

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in various project types including K-12 and municipal.
• Professional Architect License required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Client Collaboration

Budget Tracking

Scheduling

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Professional degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

Architectural Desktop

PSMJ cost and schedule tracking tools

Enterprise Resource Planning software

Job description

Come work for OHM Advisors, the community advancement firm.

With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 750+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering.

We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward— advancing the whole community today and well into the future.

What You Will Contribute to OHM Advisors

As the Project Manager, you lead the project team in creating a successful project and maintaining client satisfaction. With a passion to be a trusted advisor to clients, utilizing your collaborative team of experts with each their own strengths, you will provide the best solutions to meet your client's needs and deliver a successful project.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage scope, schedule, and budget for proposals, contracts, and modifications.
• Responsible for managing project task budgets, work plans, consultants, and schedules.
• Develop detailed project schedules and communicate/assign/track key deliverable dates to the project team.
• Oversee & direct project production team members across multiple disciplines.
• Provides coaching to project staff and other project managers.
• Anticipates project issues before they become problems, including advising the team on alternatives and providing recommendations for solving technical issues.
• Effectively communicate goals, alternatives, recommendations, and outcomes related to their expertise to the project team, client, and public (memos, reports, presentations, etc.)

Requirements

Education, Experience & Licensure:

• Professional degree in architecture or related field.
• 8+ years' experience in K-12 education, higher education, corporate, mixed-use, municipal, and/or public safety projects.
• Experience with Michigan government agencies.
• Professional Architect License

Technical Skills:

• Must be able to collaborate well with clients, staff, and coordinate consultants.
• Must be able to document and present work through hand sketching, computer drafting (Architectural desktop & Revit), and other innovative methods to team & clients in a clear and concise manner.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong project organizational skills to include scheduling, budget tracking and must be self-motivated.
• Possesses significant knowledge in the application of design procedures, practices, codes, and standards in the State/region.
• Proficient in project management, general operational, business, and discipline software including software in the areas of PSMJ cost and schedule tracking tools, project management scheduling, client resource management, and enterprise resource planning.
• Innovative problem solver with excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills with proven ability to manage people and projects.

At OHM Advisors, our people are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace that fosters personal and professional growth. That's why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to meet your unique needs.

• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Options
• Voluntary Wellness Program
• OHM Grad School
• OHM University

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.