Senior Project Manager - Architecture

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Woodcliff Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead innovative architectural projects in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. This role involves overseeing design, managing client relationships, and ensuring project efficiency and profitability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and a strong background in architecture. Join a forward-thinking company that values work-life balance and offers generous benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Accelerate your career and impact society through meaningful projects with us!

Benefits

Company-paid medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee referral bonuses

Professional license bonuses

Wellness program

Mentorship program

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in project management and architecture.
• Proficient in REVIT and AutoCAD, with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in project design and execution.
• Manage client budgets, schedules, and communications effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Professional degree in architecture

Architecture license

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD Architecture

Bluebeam Revu

MS Project

Procore

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Project Manager for our Woodcliff Lake, NJ office!

This Senior Project Manager will lead multidisciplinary teams in the design of multiple building types throughout New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Will be responsible for the coordination of all project efforts: design, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects. Serves as the primary client liaison to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion to a client’s satisfaction and firm’s expectations in terms of resource utilization and profitability. Actively manages client budgets, schedules, programs, project communications and documentation, performs office administrative tasks, and manages project team assignments and scheduling. Estimates fees based on firm resources, determines scope of work, and prepares proposals and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary design interface with clients and consultants, providing continual proactive communication with partners, collaborators, and external stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively with division and company-wide leadership.
• Estimates design fees, develops proposals, change orders, invoices, and actively participates in the collection process as this pertains to architectural projects and management of client relationships.
• Produces project(s) schedules, work plans, and coordinates, strategizes, prioritizes project staffing needs.
• Addresses collection and payment issues and acts as the client interface when handling contract administration issues as this pertains to contract negotiations and administration, add services, and collections.
• Produces & maintains the project(s) program and schedule to ensure effective and impactful implementation.
• Produces & maintains the project(s) budget to ensure effective and impactful implementation that meets client’s requirements using existing firm resources.
• Oversees the production of design and construction documents, reviews constructibility issues, and provides solutions to design problems and generates design alternatives.
• Provides QA/QC support and direction on overall design intent, conceptual and finished design presentation documentation, construction documentation, project schedules, and project budget information.
• Provides feedback and direction to less experienced staff to avoid continued issues and mistakes.
• Coordinates with engineering consultants.
• Collaborates with team members and colleagues to promote an inter-disciplinary design approach and philosophy.
• Participates in business development and marketing efforts.
• Mentors and directs project team members, including new hires and interns.
• Fosters and cultivates a culture of design of the office and strives to elevate design quality on projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned by senior team members or firm leadership.

Qualifications

• A professional degree in architecture from an accredited institution.
• Architecture license required.
• Experience working on municipal building types including community centers, libraries, DPWs, court facilities, etc.
• 12+ years of experience.
• Experienced in managing multi-disciplinary teams, preferably in an in-house environment.
• Must be proficient in REVIT, AutoCAD Architecture, and have the ability to annotate plans and details with Bluebeam Revu or a similar program.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and Procore.
• Proficient in project scheduling with MS Project or similar program.
• If licensed, maintains architectural licensure through completion of LUs as required.
• If non-licensed, is actively seeking licensure, has NCARB membership, and is working toward completing certification.
• Participates in marketing and business development activities.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

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; and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

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!