Architectural Project Manager

About the role

Manages the design, development, and implementation of projects to include, but not limited to gathering and defining the project requirements; obtains staffing requirements; and forms projected teams.

Develops methods, procedures, and quality objectives including metrics for assessing progress; utilizes established project standards, procedures, and quality objectives.

Conducts project kickoff meetings; communicates individual roles and project expectations; ensures all project team members have the tools and training required to perform effectively.

Develops detailed project plans and schedules.

Provides work direction and leadership to assigned projects, including scheduling, assignment of work, and review of project efforts.

Maintains oversight of project milestones and critical dates to identify potential risk to project schedule; identifies ways to resolve schedule issues; keeps management current on any changes.

Affirms variances from the project plans; gathers metrics, and develops and implements changes as necessary to ensure that the project remains within specified scope and is within time, cost, and quality objectives.

Conducts formal quality assurance reviews with stakeholder(s) during and upon project completion to confirm acceptance and satisfaction.

Provides the team with constructive feedback as it pertains to project performance.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, and if necessary, counsels personnel according to established COSA policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Develops and maintains a productive working relationship with project stakeholder(s), project team members, and vendors.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, or related field.
• Texas Architect License preferred.
• PMP Certification preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of organization, administration, and personnel management.
• Knowledge of principles of accounting.
• Knowledge of principles of budget development and administration.
• Skills in developing project plans and scope of work.
• Skills in using personal computers and a variety of MS Office software applications.
• Skills in tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to estimate, plan, track, control costs and provide status reporting.
• Ability to plan, execute, and control a project (establishing realistic estimates and reporting metrics).
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to assess and analyze project risks and exposures; identify options and alternatives, make decisions, and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to lead a group to accomplish a common goal.
• Ability to promote and build a team atmosphere, motivating team members.
• Ability to prepare detailed technical reports and presentations.
• Ability to plan and organize projects.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.