Project Manager (Public Safety)

Dakota DesignStaff, Inc.; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Flexible work from home options

Job summary

A design and architecture firm in Woburn, MA is seeking a Project Manager with expertise in public safety projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, MA licensure, and 5-8 years of project management experience. Responsibilities include leading feasibility studies, acting as the primary client contact, and monitoring project progress and finances. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential. This role offers flexible work-from-home options.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in architecture, including 5 years of Project Management experience.
• Experience in the Public Safety sector is required.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts Public Bidding laws preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility study processes and supervise creation of conditions assessments.
• Act as primary contact with clients and project stakeholders.
• Monitor project financials and review invoices.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent writing skills

Organizational skills

Proactive and collaborative personality

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Architectural Licensure in MA

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Project Manager (Public Safety)

Position Location: Greater Boston

Approx. Length of Position: Direct Hire

Degree Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree of Architecture

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead the feasibility study process, supervising the creation of the existing conditions assessment and report, development of a schematic space analysis and conceptual floor plan, and serving as the primary author for narratives explaining the building program, design concepts, and systems.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the client and their representatives throughout the life of the project. Attend meetings, preparing and making presentations, sometimes in a public setting.
• Serve as the project lead in matters of broad and finite project program development. Arrange and attend meetings with the client and their project stakeholders to develop a complete program for the building and its features. Convey information developed to the Project Architect / Job Captain and others as appropriate. Participate in securing government agency approval of developed program and design concept. Monitor the project through subsequent design phases for adherence to program.
• Monitor and participate in obtaining governmental approvals, attending meetings and supervising the project team in securing approvals such as site and conservation permitting, building and energy code permitting, utility company approvals, etc.
• Work with the Job Captain and Project Principal to provide direction to production team in matters of budget, scope, value engineering, monetary impacts of changes during construction, and similar issues.
• Attend regularly scheduled site meetings during construction to monitor progress, review progress payment requests, etc. Work with the Project Architect / Job Captain to review requested changes to the contract sum and claims.
• With the Project Principal, develop, negotiate, and administer contracts with project consultants.
• Monitor project financials and review office and consultant invoices.
• Participate with Business Development staff in potential project client meetings and interviews, and in creation and review of marketing materials.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree from an accredited program of Architecture, or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
• Architectural Licensure in MA
• 5-8 years of experience in architecture, including 5 years of Project Management experience on multiple projects. Experience in Public Safety sector is required.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, collaborative personality. The ability to speak comfortably and present to clients is imperative.
• Excellent writing skills: ability to produce narrative language for existing conditions assessments, feasibility studies, and similar documents
• Excellent organizational skills
• Familiarity with Massachusetts Public Bidding laws (Massachusetts MCPPO certification preferred)
• LEED accreditation preferred
• Technical / Software skills:
• Experience with Revit in a production and coordination environment
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or related software
• Flexible work from home options available.