Project Manager (Licensed Architect)

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of a Progressive Design-Build project, from preconstruction and design development through construction and closeout.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the owner, architect-of-record, consultants, and internal OHLA teams.
• Collaborate closely with designers during early design phases to provide constructability reviews, cost input, schedule validation, and value-based solutions.
• Provide regular project updates, risk assessments, and performance reports to senior management.
• Foster a collaborative, transparent environment consistent with progressive design-build best practices.
• Develop and manage the overall project schedule, including design milestones, permitting, procurement, and construction activities.
• Cook up closely with the Superintendent and field teams to align design decisions with construction sequencing and site logistics.
• Lead Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings, design coordination meetings, and internal project reviews.
• Maintain progress against milestones and proactively implement corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost models, forecasts, and cash flow throughout all phases of the project.
• Support open-book cost tracking and cost transparency typical of Progressive Design-Build delivery.
• Issue and manage subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Evaluate cost impacts related to design evolution, scope refinement, and field conditions.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents, design intent, Florida Building Code, and local permitting requirements.
• Work in partnership with the Superintendent to enforce OHLA’s safety policies, site-specific safety plans, and OSHA standards.
• Oversee quality control efforts across design and construction phases.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and regulatory approvals.
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with the client, design partners, consultants, and community stakeholders.
• Ensure client goals, functional requirements, and budget constraints are clearly understood and incorporated throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support business development efforts by delivering a positive client experience that promotes repeat work.
• Lead project closeout activities, including punch list completion, final inspections, and turnover documentation.
• Ensure delivery of warranties, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and final project records.
• Coordinate facility handover and orientation as required by the client.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect registered in the State of Florida (required).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management for vertical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of preconstruction services, constructability, cost modeling, and schedule integration.
• Experience managing projects in South Florida preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Pioneering knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, contracts, RFI/change order processes, and field operations.
• OSHA 30-hour certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and construction software such as Autodesk Build, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, or equivalent.