Senior Project Manager

About the role

ZGF is seeking a Project Manager with 15+ years of experience to join our team in the Denver, CO office. Our team thrives on multi-disciplinary engagement while practicing at the intersection of architecture, interiors and urban design and are distinguished by our creativity and curiosity. We are looking for self-directed and thoughtful individuals with excellent communication and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Are a leader with the skills and experience necessary to act effectively as a Project Designer/Project Architect/Senior Architect on complex projects.
• Set direction for the execution of project goals and objectives with project team and client, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation, and development of novel concepts and methods.
• Seek engagement and collaboration at all levels, including the internal and external design team, clients and contractors.
• Are energized to create something new every day and eager to collaborate in a team.
• Bring a track-record of success with complex, multi-phase projects in higher education, institutional research facilities to the firm.
• Manage teams from concept design through construction and have a deep understanding of building, zoning, energy codes, ADA, construction standards, and other regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and manage staff.
• Work collaboratively with others toward design solutions
• Are responsible for the effective performance of the Project Team regarding project quality, schedule, and budget
• Contribute to general office-wide initiatives and marketing efforts.
• Demonstrate motivation in seeking new responsibilities and challenges.
• Help build relationships with clients and consultants with team leaders.

Qualifications

• Professional Architectural degree and a minimum of 15 years of related experience
• Architectural registration is expected.
• Well-rounded, strategic-thinker with an integrated approach to design, management and technical project resolution.
• Highly motivated, proactive and passionate.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent team communication skills, design presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Experience in a variety of building types, building materials, technical design, and construction techniques.
• Significant knowledge, expertise and initiative to explore and carry out new or complex assignments requiring the development of innovative techniques and procedures.
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and communication skills.
• Ability to navigate complex situations requiring diplomacy, interpersonal skills and judgement.
• Ability to perceive the goals of others, help to set priorities on projects and initiatives, and positively motivate individuals within the context of projects and the firm.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships outside the project team and the firm to facilitate project acquisition, facilitate innovation and then validation of project direction.
• Ability to communicate knowledge and experience throughout the Architectural Group.
• Ability to develop and process fee proposals and contractual agreements for a project.
• Experience in Design-Build, Design Bid Build and other forms of project delivery.
• Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, and Deltek Vision.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with a generous employer contribution, HSA with employer contribution, 401k with employer match, 4 weeks of PTO and 10 paid holidays per year, paid parental and family leave programs.

Pay

Base Salary Range: $130,000/yr - $/150,000yr

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