Project Manager (Architecture & Design)

GAP Solutions, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Maryland is seeking an Architect Project Manager to execute various interior renovation projects aimed at enhancing research laboratory environments. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management and a relevant degree. Responsibilities include managing renovations, conducting close-out reviews, and collaborating with senior project managers. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in architecture, engineering, construction, project management or lab planning industries.
• Experience writing scopes of work and estimating costs.
• Experience with BIM and CAD.
• Familiarity with the architectural design process.
• Excellent communication skills; written, verbal and visual.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple interdependent tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage micro/small/medium interior renovations and scientific equipment installations.
• Independently manage large scale laboratory/office relocation efforts.
• Conduct project close-out reviews to identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct project close-out reviews and identify process improvements.
• Participate in team discussions and branch improvement efforts.
• Initiate and manage special programs and projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Resourceful/independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

BIM

CAD

Job description

Position Objective

The Architect Project Manager for NHLBI’s Space + Design Branch (SDB) will execute a wide variety of micro/small/medium interior renovation projects to enhance research laboratory and office workplace environments. The SDB Project Manager will act as an internal owner representative in support of NHLBI’s mission. The SDB team maintains an extensive portfolio of all NHLBI space, coordinates day-to-day workplace needs through minor interior renovations, and also manages larger renovation projects ranging from $50K-$5M in scale.

The candidate will work with renowned scientific, clinical, and administrative staff to translate their workplace needs into high quality physical solutions. Project types range from biomedical research laboratories, hospital clinics and commercial offices. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives with autonomy, seeks information resourcefully, and implements projects seamlessly. The ideal candidate will also:

• Be passionate about effective project management and want to apply skills towards improving a variety of workplace environments.
• Take ownership over your work to deliver creative, high-quality solutions.
• Enjoy building relationships to get work done via client interactions, contractor management, team collaboration and influencing others.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Management of micro/small/medium interior renovations such as scientific equipment installations, furniture installations/reconfigurations, personnel relocations, laboratory casework modifications, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing trade coordination.
• Independently manage large scale laboratory/office relocation efforts.
• Work closely with senior project managers to gain experience while helping to execute larger more complex renovation projects.
• Conduct project close-out reviews to reflect on current processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Contribute to team discussions and collaborative branch improvement efforts.
• Initiate, coordinate, and implement special programs and projects.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 5+ years’ experience in architecture, engineering, construction, project management or lab planning industries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with writing scopes of work, estimating costs, developing programs of requirement, assembling and reviewing construction documents.
• Experience with BIM and CAD.
• Familiarity with the architectural design process.
• Excellent communication skills; written, verbal and visual.
• Dynamic personality possessing a high level of interpersonal skills for effectively collaborating with all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize a multitude of interdependent complex tasks and schedules.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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