Project Manager

About the role

The project manager will manage every aspect of custom architectural projects, from concept through installation, with a high level of proficiency, including:

• risk, schedules, budgets, cost forecasting, client team, procurement, vendors, manufacturing, quality, installation, logistics, site coordination
• communicate and set expectations with clients, architects, designers, and other stakeholders
• understand and manage architectural principles and engineering requirements
• determine resource requirements (including materials and/or services) based on project specifications
• research and analyze project elements, source materials, parts, equipment, and services
• review, generate, and negotiate contracts
• assess and manage risk, including material lead times and supply chain, in-house design and fabrication timelines, quality control, site requirements and limitations, logistics, and resource requirements
• prioritize work based on strategic importance, tasks outstanding, barriers, budgets, resources, and deadlines

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years’ experience in project management in a related industry
• first-hand experience with various materials and fabrication processes
• flexibility and phenomenal problem-solving and planning skills
• background in the architectural, internal manufacturing, or construction industries
• a strong understanding of building systems, materials, construction methods, and architectural detailing
• experience in client-facing roles
• post-secondary education in architecture, engineering, or similar
• experience with project management principles and techniques
• strong organization skills
• process-driven with flexibility to adapt to unique situations
• experience with a variety of materials like metal, wood, solid surfaces (Corian), fabric, and acrylic
• curiosity and a willingness to learn

Qualifications

The successful candidate should:

• have a post-secondary education in architecture, engineering, or similar
• have 5+ years of experience in project management in a related industry
• have first-hand experience with various materials and fabrication processes
• have a strong understanding of building systems, materials, construction methods, and architectural detailing
• have experience in client-facing roles
• have experience with project management principles and techniques
• have strong organization skills
• have a process-driven approach with flexibility to adapt to unique situations
• have experience with a variety of materials like metal, wood, solid surfaces (Corian), fabric, and acrylic
• be curious and willing to learn