Senior Project Manager

AIA Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Philadelphia is seeking a Senior Architectural Project Manager to oversee projects in academic, healthcare, and corporate sectors. This role involves leadership in project delivery, client management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecture and project management, ensuring projects meet budget and quality standards while fostering innovation and mentoring junior staff. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Medical and Dental

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

401(K) plan with company contribution

Community Volunteer Events

Fresh fruit and yogurt provided

Qualifications

• 15 years of industry experience required.
• Five or more years of experience in Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery and client interaction.
• Negotiate project agreements and manage budgets.
• Mentor team members and oversee project quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Client Management

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

BS or BA in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Software

Job description

Ballinger is seeking a Senior Architectural Project Manager to serve as our primary contact for day-to-day project progress with our Academic, Healthcare, and Corporate clients. This is a position offering the successful candidate a significant opportunity to positively influence the firm and their career. This position will work directly with the firm's Principals, in all aspects of the project process. This is a high-visibility role where this person will enjoy outstanding opportunities for innovation, challenging design, client interaction, and direct collaboration with the architectural, interiors, and engineering disciplines.

Position Responsibilities

· Autonomous internal and external leadership of building or discipline delivery

· Collaborate with the Principal in the evaluation of project requirements and help to negotiate an acceptable owner-architect agreement including the fee and time schedule.

· Demonstration of targeted expertise with a key role in the firm

· Demonstration of superior technical skills, dedication, and ownership of work

· Act as a firm-wide mentor

· Demonstrates mastery of project scope, profitability, schedule, and budget. Completes projects on schedule, within budget, and with maximum client satisfaction.

· Negotiates critical issues with architects, engineers, and officials of other organizations and firms in collaboration with Principals

· Utilizes experience and technical knowledge to monitor the quality of the construction documents keeping in mind schedules/budgets and provides coaching/ communication as appropriate with team leaders and/or team members who are responsible for workflow/timelines, etc.

· Develops cost and work-hour budgets for each project and monitors project costs and completion status against budget schedules/timelines

· Oversees all correspondence and pertinent documents, making sure they are accurate. Signs or obtains signatures and seeks legal counsel as appropriate.

· Coordinates review and evaluation of contractor bids and works with the Principal so that award recommendations can be submitted to the owner

· Collaborates with Practice Group Leaders as requested in the marketing of projects including supplying project data, development of proposals, and participation in client interviews.

· Demonstrates superior technical skills, dedication, and ownership of work.

· Advise on firm standards (RUG / Technical / Templates / Specs).

· Perform ongoing studies for process improvement.

· Build on industry network, potentially through trade organizations, local events, speaking, or conferences where applicable.

· Participate in and contribute to performance reviews where applicable

· Serve as a regular point of contact with client

· Provide daily team management and oversight

· Work with external consultants, contractors, product reps, and fabricators

· Interface and coordinate with other disciplines

· Mentor team members with less experience

· Develop knowledge of Ballinger's project types: health care, academic/lab/research, corporate/workspace

· Participate in internal committees where applicable

· Travel as project requirements dictate for surveys and field/site visits during construction

Technical/Professional Skills

· Demonstrates success in all phases of major new construction, renovation, and interior fit-out projects

· Project architect, project management, client management, and external communication skill sets

· Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, combined with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

· Experience with public speaking, pursuits, and firm or project marketing

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications

· Proficiency in project management software

· Presentation skills to effectively communicate design ideas

· Attention to detail

· Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills

Requirements

As an Architectural Senior Project Manager, you must possess superb communication, budgeting, and client management skills. Additional requirements for this position include:

· BS or BA degree in Architecture or equivalent.

· Architectural registration is required.

· 15 years of industry experience

· Five or more years of experience in Project Management

It is the policy of Ballinger to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hairstyle/texture), religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ballinger prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

Ballinger's Approach:

Our interdisciplinary teams collaborate on solutions that require a synthesis of disciplines. We believe integrating architecture, planning, interior design, and engineering is key to achieving excellence in the design of transformative environments. We were one of the first firms to merge the disciplines into a professional practice. At Ballinger, architectural and interior designers work collaboratively and creatively with planners and engineers. Our range of skills, perspectives, and experiences, directed toward a common goal, produces ground-breaking outcomes.

What We Offer:

We believe that people are our greatest asset and the precision, expertise, and collaboration that we bring to our projects sets us apart from the competition and enables us to make an impact on our world and community. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Medical, Dental, Prescription, Wellness, FSA/HSA, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Short and Long-Term Disability Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parental Leave, 401(K) plan with company contribution, Commuter Benefits, Paid Holidays, and Personal Time Off (PTO), Community Volunteer Events and fresh fruit and yogurt provided every morning in the office.

Location:

This role is based in our Philadelphia, PA headquarters with three (3) days per week on-site and a flexible, hybrid work schedule