Senior Architect - Aviation

Gresham Smith, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gresham Smith, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Richmond, Virginia with a strong background in architectural project management and a minimum of 10 years of experience. The ideal candidate will lead the execution of complex aviation projects, managing client relationships and collaborating across teams to ensure quality control and successful delivery. A Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent degree and proficiency in MS Office are essential. This is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience as an architectural project manager.
• Experience with airport terminals or landside at medium to large hub airports is preferable.
• Experience with large/complec projects required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for significant aviation projects.
• Manage client relationships and project scope development.
• Collaborate with professionals to grow the aviation design practice.

Skills

Client management

Project financial management

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Senior Project Manager will provide leadership and direction for the execution of significant aviation projects. The best candidate will lead by example, mentor and coach junior-level team members and foster an environment of mutual respect and trust among senior-level team members.

Responsibilities

• Client management, project scope development, design documentation, production coordination, planning, organizing, directing, financial management, marketing assistance, project quality control and delivery.
• Create, foster and sustain client relationships.
• Collaborate with other professionals to continue growing our aviation design practice.
• Provide leadership and direction for the execution of significant aviation projects.
• Work in close collaboration with both the firmwide Aviation Practice and the local offices.
• Execute assignments within the firm’s core values of “Teamwork, Respect, Integrity and Commitment.”

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience as an architectural project manager role.
• Airport terminal or landside experience at medium to large hub airports preferable, large / complex project / program experience required.
• Bachelor of Architecture from an accredited university or a 4-year degree with a Master of Architecture.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, good public speaking ability, strong project financial management skills, knowledge of production support systems and personal computer proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

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