Project Manager - Mission Critical

About the Role

This position is focused on the Mission Critical market sector and requires significant project leadership experience in this area. The role involves leading and directing project teams in all aspects of professional services while maintaining liaison between the project team, the client, consultants, contractors, and all authorities having jurisdiction over the project. You will oversee and manage all project activities, including client and contract requirements, project planning and scheduling, staffing needs, and hour requirements to achieve the company's quality and profit goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal-in-Charge with the professional services proposal process and in negotiating the Owner/Architect Agreement.
• Lead and direct all phases of a project, including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration services in accordance with the Owner/Architect Contract Agreement.
• Prepare and implement the standard project planning and monitoring process for all projects.
• Lead team activities to meet client and project scope requirements as established in the Owner/Architect Agreement.
• Identify and secure additional service fees for activities outside the Owner/Architect Agreement and any previously approved work requiring changes.
• Manage all project-related activities and interface with the project team, clients, contractors, consultants, and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Manage the overall project schedule and develop, coordinate, and manage short-term schedules and tasks with the project team.
• Establish and monitor discipline hour budgets and staffing needs with assistance from discipline leaders to meet profit goals.
• Secure all owner-required data for specification development, bidding requirements, contract forms, conditions of contract, and Division 1 general requirements.
• Schedule, coordinate, and manage all required design and technical reviews through all project phases to meet company quality policies and procedures.
• Manage the bidding and construction administration phase in accordance with the Owner/Architect Agreement.
• Participate in marketing efforts, including client maintenance, proposals, and interviews as directed by the Project Management Leader.
• Assist the Principal-in-Charge in the post-construction evaluation process when requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• Professional Licensure.
• LEED Accredited preferred.
• Minimum ten years of professional experience, with significant Mission Critical projects and extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional services from marketing through project close-out, including design and technical expertise.
• A comprehensive understanding of the coordination aspects and related requirements of all design disciplines.
• Ability to motivate others and develop teamwork, excellent writing and speaking skills, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible.
• Strong business acumen.
• Highly visible senior-level position requiring maturity, assertiveness, integrity, and the ability to lead, influence, and persuade.
• Ability to interact professionally in various business and social settings with all types of people.
• Computer literate.

Physical Requirements

• Capable of traveling to and from project sites for client, project, and construction meetings.
• Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation purposes.
• Ability to use office equipment for communication and documentation purposes.
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.