Senior Project Manager - Architecture

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous compensation package

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off including parental leave

401(k) matching

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Philadelphia seeks a skilled Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale projects from concept to completion. You will guide a team, manage project schedules and budgets, and ensure quality control. The ideal candidate has at least 12 years of experience, a degree in Architecture, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. This role offers a comprehensive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in project management.
• Ability to work primarily independently and collaboratively.
• Client facing experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Guide complex, large-scale projects from concept through completion.
• Mentor junior staff in sound technical and business practices.
• Negotiate with clients on scope changes relative to budgets.

Skills

Project management

AutoCAD

Revit

Business development

Collaboration

Client management

Education

Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic Architecture team in Philadelphia! In this leadership role, you'll guide complex, large-scale projects from concept through completion, overseeing scope, schedule, quality, and budget while mentoring and directing a team of talented professionals-including other Project Managers. You'll play a key role in ensuring project success while helping the department, division, and company achieve financial and strategic goals.

Our architects are known for their creativity, collaboration, and ability to turn vision into reality. From feasibility studies and planning to final design and construction inspection, we partner with clients every step of the way to deliver innovative solutions. Our diverse portfolio spans commercial development, warehousing, education, science and technology, municipal and public works, corporate offices, retail, and food facilities-including renovations, adaptive reuse, and full build-outs.

Join us and lead projects that shape communities while building your career with one of the industry's most respected firms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare effective work plans and labor budgets for approval by Department Manager.
• Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy the client as well as control work and productivity.
• Identify the project team, work packages and tasks, evaluation methods, productivity targets, schedule of deliverables and labor hours required on projects.
• Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process on all assigned projects.
• Oversee the work and productivity on assigned projects.
• Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, schedule of events and an estimation of staff requirements as necessary.
• Negotiate with clients on any scope changes relative to project budgets and schedules subject to supervisors' approval.
• Review monthly labor and cost reports to ensure projects are being completed at the predetermined profit goal.
• Ensure everyone involved is working in accordance with all project planning and profit control procedures.
• Ensure that all budgets affecting the project schedule and/or fee budget are discussed with the client.
• Solicit help and involvement from Department Managers and any other managers to troubleshoot any technical problems.
• Mentor junior staff in learning sound technical and business practices and enhancing corporate objectives.
• Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.
• Review time sheets of direct reports during a specified reporting period.
• Evaluate Employee Performance in accordance with company policy.
• May oversee the activities of assigned staff, including but not limited to timesheet review and approval, performance evaluation and daily supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Architecture or equivalent work experience as required to maintain licensed architect status.
• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Previous use and understanding of AutoCAD and Revit design software with the ability to produce preliminary and schematic designs in AutoCAD at a minimum, but Revit is desired.
• Previous business development and project management experience preferred in planning and executing design/construction projects.
• Ability to work in close collaboration with other managers and leadership, clients, in-house and outside consultants.
• Client facing experience.
• Ability to work primarily independently.
• Willing to travel occasionally to client sites and meetings.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!