Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Routinely communicate with the Principal regarding project status and key updates.
• Develop and execute Project Strategic Plans with input from leadership.
• Implement strategic objectives established for projects within our market sectors.
• Prepare and negotiate scopes of work and fee proposals with outside consultants under Principal oversight.
• Develop and maintain project budgets and schedules in collaboration with the Principal.
• Input and update budget and billing forecasts within company accounting systems, working closely with accounting teams.
• Organize and lead all client meetings and communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee the execution of the Project Execution Plan by the Team Lead and project team.
• Ensure project profitability, adherence to budgets and schedules, and achievement of quality benchmarks.
• Mentor team members by overseeing work plans and providing guidance to meet project goals.
• Collaborate with Project Team Leaders and Independent Technical Review (ITR) professionals to uphold quality standards.
• Cook up and balance resource allocation and workload among the Project Team.
• Proactively identify and resolve project challenges before they escalate.
• Maintain close client relationships during and after project completion.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Model and reinforce New Fire Native Design Group’s principles of collaboration, respect, and excellence.
• Lead by example, delivering high-quality products on time and within budget.
• Proactively support client needs and foster long-term, trust-based relationships.
• Mentor team members to build a strong, capable project team environment.

Marketing and Business Development

• Support marketing and business development initiatives, seeking opportunities to improve skills in these areas.
• Aid the Principal with proposal development, interview preparation, and fee/schedule negotiations.
• Help secure new work by building strong client connections and demonstrating leadership excellence.

Project Role

• Serve as the day-to-day contact for clients throughout each project.
• Lead project meetings, coordinate deliverables, and drive project team collaboration.
• Anticipate and resolve project issues proactively, balancing client needs with project goals.
• Manage the project schedule, budget, and quality control processes from start to finish.
• Lead or support project meetings with clients alongside the Principal.
• Review project specifications and develop front-end specifications for construction documentation.

Required Skills

• Confident in addressing large groups of project stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong time management skills.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting scopes of work, drawings, and specifications.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high quality standards.
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects simultaneously with high client satisfaction.
• Strong understanding of the Project Management process from inception to closeout.
• Adept at consuming work performance data, reports, and metrics to assess project health.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Project); experience in Deltek Vantagepoint preferred.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required.
• Licensed Architect required.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant project management experience across diverse project types.