Project Manager

Leadership

Demonstrate and promote the values and culture of DesignGroup; serve as a thought leader and mentor, internally and externally; leading with the DG Mission, vision and values
Ensure that coaching, mentoring, and performance-enhancing feedback of assigned team members are provided, particularly related to project management proficiency
Monitor projects performance and take appropriate action to provide performance enhancing feedback to establish a process to mitigate risks in all phases of project.
Establish productive working relationships, and deal effectively and cooperatively with practice leadership, clients, team members, consultants, and government agencies
Work with leadership team as needed on firmwide initiatives

Project Management

Oversee and manage all aspects of the project management cycle. Establishing project schedule, kick off meetings, maintain the schedule as project processes and communicating with clients, consultants, and team as milestones are met or change.
Create and monitor staffing plans and projected workloads to meet expected project timelines, budgets, and profitability
Ensure that project team support design and follow design intent and quality on all projects
Ensure that documents are reviewed for quality, coordination, and compliance with the requirements of deliverables and client standards in all phases
Develop and validate project scope and fee, budget, and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process
Execution of owner and consultant contracts and fee negotiation as well as any financial issues with clients

Business Development

Manage an average net project revenue per year of $1-2M in new contracts annually through existing clients or new business development activities
Maintain strong relationships with existing clients and ensure that they are satisfied with DesignGroup's services
Use market and client intelligence in locating new opportunities, prepositioning, preparing quals/proposals, and interviewing
Develop a network of current and past clients and industry partners
Write RFP responses and negotiate contracts and fees with clients and consultants
Write thought leadership articles for architecture and construction industry

Experience

Minimum 5-10 years of project management experience in healthcare projects of varying types and complexities, with an approximate value of $5-$50 million.

Education

Minimum bachelor’s degree in architecture; Master's Degree preferred.

Expertise

Strong understanding of Project Management/PSMJ Project Management, preferred.

Licensure

A professional license as a Registered Architect is required

Leadership

Thorough knowledge of the entire project delivery process and ability to lead design efforts through all project stages, including leadership with the client, contractors, and internal team

Communication

Collaborative communication style and strong people skills. Ability to represent and participate in interviews and client presentations.

Software Proficiency

Proficiency with REVIT, Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), and Microsoft Word & Excel. Experience using Unanet or similar tools for reporting and resource planning; preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This job operates as a hybrid model, with at least 3 days a week in a professional office environment. Routine use of standard office equipment required. The noise level in the office work environment is usually low to moderate.

Other Duties

Please note this job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel Responsibilities

Travel is required 20% of time out-of-area and overnight stays to offices, conferences, and trainings.

EEO

DesignGroup is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We don’t just accept difference – we embrace it, support it and grow from it for the benefit of our employees, customers and our community.