Project Manager, K-12 Education

About the role

DLR Group is an integrated design firm dedicated to improving the lives of clients, communities, and the planet through design. This role can be based in Des Moines, Iowa.

Position Summary

As a Project Manager at DLR Group, you will oversee all aspects of one or more projects, manage project teams, coordinate with external consultants, and ensure adherence to project schedules, budgets, and fees. You will maintain high standards of quality and design excellence throughout the project lifecycle and be accountable for the financial success of the project, ensuring it remains on track and within budget.

What You Will Do

• Support business development by participating in RFQ, RFP, and interview processes
• Aid in negotiating scope of services, fees, and preparing agreements with both clients and consultants
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including schedules, milestones, and staffing, and adjust as needed
• Lead and coordinate project teams, vendors, and consultants to meet client expectations for scope, quality, budget, and schedule
• Maintain accurate input and updates of client and project information into project management systems
• Monitor and track project milestones, deliverables, and ensure submittals meet quality standards
• Communicate project status reports, identify necessary adjustments, and propose solutions for client-directed changes
• Establish clear communication with clients to ensure project progress and timely decisions are made
• Collaborate with design leaders to ensure compliance with quality standards and integrate design expertise into all project phases

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience, including 5+ years as a project manager
• Proficient in Vantagepoint, Planifi, INDEPRO, and Microsoft Suite (including Project)
• High proficiency in standard A/E/I/P software
• Strong working knowledge of design techniques, tools, and sustainable design principles for producing technical plans, drawings, and models
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with the ability to multitask while maintaining high-quality standards
• Working knowledge of local building and zoning codes

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional licensure
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