Senior Architecture Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager in Architecture to lead complex projects and ensure successful delivery. This role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, maintaining client relations, and implementing quality assurance procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, sustainable design, and team leadership. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to making a positive impact in the world through innovative design solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience with at least 5 years in project management.
• Registered Architect with strong leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of multidisciplinary teams throughout project lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain client relations, ensuring deliverables are on schedule.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Sustainable Design/LEED

Planning Skills

Mentoring Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Senior Project Manager Architecture, we'll count on you to:

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out)
• Responsible for all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, involving a large project staff
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED
• PMP certification

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 5 years project management experience
• Registered Architect
• Must be able to lead a team on projects
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Knowledge and experience within the local and regional market
• Good planning and mentoring skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Primary Location

United States-Illinois-Chicago

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Feb 4, 2025

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We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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