Senior Project Manager

Williams Architects; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams Architects in Columbus, OH seeks a Senior Project Manager who is an experienced architect with leadership in design, staff mentoring and business development. The role includes occasional travel to the Itasca, IL corporate headquarters for collaboration with firm senior management.

Note: Ohio licensure is required; non-Ohio licensed applicants will not be considered. The position offers significant scope for growth and potential equity based on sustained success.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture or architectural studies.
• 15+ years of progressive architectural experience within an architectural firm and/or as a sole proprietor in all phases of non-residential projects.
• State of Ohio architecture license required.
• Understanding of BIM/Revit processes; Lumion/Enscape/SketchUp modeling/rendering desirable.

Responsibilities

• Substantial role in business development.
• May become Office Director within a short period; mentoring junior staff.
• Primary contact for Owner on assigned projects; regular client and consultant contact.
• Oversees design solutions with Director of Design and staff.
• Responsible for project financial performance, scheduling, and labor budgets.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Client communication

Team leadership

Budget management

Mentoring

Education

Professional degree in architecture

Ohio architecture license

Tools

BIM/Revit

Lumion

Enscape

SketchUp

Job description

Williams Architects is seeking a Senior Project Manager for our Columbus, OH office. This individual will be an experienced Project Manager and Ohio Licensed Architect with an interest in firm management, staff mentoring, design leadership, and business development. This position will require occasional travel to our Itasca, IL corporate headquarters for collaboration with firm senior management. This position offers the opportunity for substantial individual contributions to the success of the firm, with the potential for future equity ownership with demonstrated sustained success.

NOTE: This position requires licensure as an architect in the State of Ohio. Non-licensed individuals or individuals licensed in other states or countries will not be considered for this role. Please do not apply and misrepresent your qualifications if you do not meet the qualifications of this role.

Roles and responsibilities of the Senior Project Manager include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Substantial role in business development.
• May become Office Director within a short-period of time. Experience and interest in mentoring and coaching junior staff required.
• Primary contact for Owner on assigned projects. Regular verbal and written contact with clients and consultants, including preparation of meeting agendas and minutes.
• Collaborates with Director of Design and other staff in development of design solutions.
• Completes time records, expense reports, and other required financial documentation in a timely manner.
• Responsibility for successful delivery, quality control/assurance, and budget conformance on all projects. Oversees complete, coordinated set of design and construction documents for all sizes of projects.
• Prepares and updates documentation as required by the firm’s project management standards.
• Responsible for project financial performance and profitability, including short- and long-term scheduling of required staff and monitoring of labor budgets and staff hours.
• Reviews and approves monthly invoices from consultants.
• Reviews draft monthly invoices to Owner; recommends billing percentages to Principals.
• Develops project schedule(s) and conducts meetings / submissions required with Owner and internal project teams to achieve proper project outcomes and schedule conformance.
• Prepares owner-architect agreements in consultation with Principal-In-Charge; continuously monitors project scope and Owner direction for potential additional services; prepares and secures approval of additional services requests when warranted.
• Prepares consultant agreements and negotiates consultant fees in accordance with overall fees and firm profit expectations.
• Understands all applicable and known code and zoning requirements for a project and ensures compliance with same in design and construction documents.
• Prepares or supervises preparation of estimates of construction cost.
• Makes judgments and decisions required to conform project scope and direction to Owner’s available budget, including alternate bid items and cost reduction strategies; monitors work of project team to ensure compliance.
• Ensures documentation of known and foreseeable existing conditions for remodeling and addition projects; accounts for existing conditions in design and construction documents.
• Understanding of computer software required to accomplish project assignments.
• Oversees construction administration activities of team members.
• Prepares front-end and bidding documents for projects as required.
• Leads an aspect of firm management such as standards development and documentation.
• Active participation / occasional leadership in business development activities including project interviews with potential clients, including scheduled evening and/or weekend times.
• Participation in client meetings and presentations, including scheduled evening and/or weekend times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:

• Professional degree in architecture or architectural studies.
• 15+ years of progressive architectural experience within an architectural firm and/or as a sole proprietor in all phases of non-residential projects. At least five years of experience in public sector, public bid projects such as recreation, municipal, library, K-12, or higher education is desirable.
• State of Ohio architecture license required.
• Understanding of BIM/Revit process required. Candidate will not be involved in production directly but must understand BIM/Revit processes vs. CAD processes. Lumion, Enscape, and/or SketchUp modeling/rendering experience highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
• Experience and interest in business development highly desirable.
• Ability to interact professionally with office leadership and clients
• Ability to self-manage tasks from start to finish with minimal oversight.

We offer an industry-leading benefit package including performance bonuses, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 15 days of paid vacation annually, 10 sick/personal days annually, 10 paid holidays annually, and eligibility for the firm’s profit-sharing plan.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples illustrating professional experience in construction document production.

Salary: $115,000 - $135,000 per year Full Time