Senior Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager and licensed architect with 10+ years of experience to lead project teams in our Charleston, SC office. Senior Project Managers are involved in all aspects of project development, engaging regularly with the client/owner and driving success within our AE project teams. You'll provide direction to colleagues and consultants at all levels to ensure projects are completed as planned, budgeted, and scheduled. Work within a firm culture that encourages collaboration, professional development, and mentorship and help impact the community in Charleston.

Location: Charleston, South Carolina (29403)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely within a multidisciplinary team to develop project designs from conceptual sketches through construction documents
• Manage multiple complex medium to large size projects, coordinating all aspects of assigned projects
• Lead design teams in the development of project designs from conceptual sketches through construction documents with a collaborative, proactive, and detail-oriented approach
• Balance client expectations within the context of contractual obligations, budget, and quality
• Develop and design project schedules to meet contractual obligations and to match team size and skill
• Supervise, coordinate, and assess the work of project team members to ensure quality and progress
• Communicate with all project participants, including but not limited to internal team members, clients, owners, and consultants in an effective and collaborative manner
• Actively makes oneself available to clients through outreach initiatives and site visits
• Assist in construction administration through conducting site visits
• Foster and maintain positive professional working relationships among clients and team members
• Participate in mentoring and coaching of emerging professionals
• Prepare, participate, and lead client presentations
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 15+ years’ experience
• Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years’ experience
• CPM, MCIQ, Licensed Architect preferred (not required)

Skills

• Capable of working in a collaborative team environment to meet specific deadlines
• Diligence in monitoring progress, identifying potential problems, and designing solutions as necessary
• Expertise in architectural building systems
• Advanced knowledge of applicable sustainability principles
• Knowledge of quality control processes
• Strong ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, including client interaction and presentation delivery
• Firm understanding of design trends, construction methodology, and material application
• Microsoft Office Suite experience required
• Understanding of Autodesk Revit (BIM) preferred
• Bluebeam experience required

Benefits

• Employer-paid Health Insurance with HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
• Basic life Insurance