Project Manager - Architecture

JOB TITLE: Project Manager (Architecture)

JOB SUMMARY: The Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of a project to completion. Under the direction of a Principal or Director, the Project Manager will lead a team to achieve client satisfaction, financial performance, contract administration, and documentation to produce high quality complex projects and/or multiple projects simultaneously.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Adhere to Cooper Carry and the Client guidelines and meets deadlines within budget for each projectMaintain knowledge of Cooper Carry projects and resourcesDevelop project strategic work plan and scheduleServe as the primary client liaison to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client's satisfactionActively manage client budgets, schedules and programs; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks; and project staffingActively participate at the appropriate level in developing and administering Owner and Consultant agreementsSupport the project teams as needed with technical and design-orientated documentation.Participate in proposal/marketing efforts and presentationsAssist in development of the Firm's design standardsMaintain base state registration, and professional affiliationsNegotiate Consultant contracts as requiredPromote a collaborative team atmosphereContribute as required to the overall quality and success of the project, studio and firm, including participating in QA/QC reviews, ensuring adherence to the firm's quality control processes.Actively participate in professional development and performance management of Staff
QUALIFICATIONS:
Registered/Licensed ArchitectGraduate of an accredited architectural program with Bachelor's level degree8+ years' industry experienceStrong financial, budgeting and monitoring skillsStrong understanding of building systems and documentation for all phases of designProficient in software required to complete the project, including Revit, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam or Adobe PDF review software.Demonstrated skills in office and field construction administrationDemonstrated ability to lead teams of professionals to meet project objectivesStrong communication, coordination and organization skillsStrong presentation skills
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

May directly supervise Architects and designers. Responsibilities directly involving subordinates include: training, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding employees and identifying problematic behavior and performance; and aiding in problem resolution. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Majority of time is spent in sitting position.Ability to move throughout the office either by walking or through assisted means.Ability to participate in site visits either by walking or through assisted means.There are no lifting requirements for this position.Travel to job sites or meetings is required
Cooper Carry is an Affirmative Action/EEO Employer who values workplace diversity and consider applications regardless of age, race, gender, religion, color, sex, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, individuals with disabilities or other status protected by law Cooper Carry provides a drug free workplace.

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