Job Description
PRIMARY FUNCTION
This position will work across one or more of our market sectors and must have significant project management team leadership experience demonstrating multi-sector capability. Responsible for leading and directing project teams in all aspects of our professional services while maintaining liaison between the project team, the client, consultants, contractors, and all authorities having jurisdiction over the project. Oversee and manage all activities of the project including client and contract requirements, project planning and schedule, staffing needs, and hour requirements to achieve the quality and profit goal expectations of the company.
TYPICAL DUTIES
- Assist the Principal-in-Charge with the professional services proposal process and in negotiating the Owner/Architect Agreement.
- Lead and direct all phases of a project including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration services in accordance with the requirements of the Owner/Architect Contract Agreement.
- Lead and direct all activities of the project including:
- Prepare and implement the standard project planning and monitoring process for all projects.
- Lead team activities to meet the client and project scope requirements as established in the Owner/Architect Agreement. Identify and secure, prior to doing the work, additional service fees for activities outside the agreement and any previously approved work requiring changes.
- Manage all activities relating to the project and interface with the project team, clients, contractors, consultants, and all authorities having jurisdiction.
- Manage overall project schedule and develop, coordinate, and manage short-term schedules and tasks with the project team.
- Establish and monitor discipline hour budgets and staffing needs with the assistance of discipline leaders to meet profit goals.
- Secure all owner-required data for specification development, bidding requirements, contract forms, conditions of contract, and Division 1 general requirements.
- Schedule, coordinate, and manage all required design and technical reviews through all project phases to meet company quality policies and procedures.
- Manage bidding and construction administration phases according to the Owner/Architect Agreement.
- Participate in marketing efforts including client maintenance, proposals, and interviews as directed by the Project Management Leader.
- Assist the Principal-in-Charge in post-construction evaluation when requested.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering.
- Professional Licensure.
- LEED Accreditation.
- Minimum ten years of professional experience with extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional services from marketing through project close-out, including design and technical expertise across multiple sectors.
- Comprehensive understanding of coordination aspects and requirements of all design disciplines.
- Ability to motivate others, develop teamwork, and possess excellent writing and speaking skills, along with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work well under deadline situations.
- Very detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible.
- Strong business acumen.
- A senior-level position, highly visible to clients and employees, requiring maturity, assertiveness, integrity, and leadership, influence, and persuasion skills.
- Ability to interact professionally in various business and social settings with diverse individuals.
- Computer literacy.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Capable of traveling to and from project sites for meetings.
- Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation.
- Ability to use office equipment for communication and documentation.
- Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.
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