Senior Project Manager - Aviation & Industrial

About the Role

TESSERE is seeking a registered architect to serve as Project Manager, taking responsibility for client relationships and overseeing the proposal, design, planning, budgeting, preparation, and delivery of renovation, remodel, expansion, and new construction projects. This position is accountable for delivering projects on time and within budget, reporting to a leadership architect responsible for a business sector.

Responsibilities

• Meet directly with clients to analyze goals and develop architectural solutions.
• Plan project budgets, milestones, and schedules, and track performance accordingly.
• Initiate and create schematic designs and plans, preparing drawings through design development and construction document phases.
• Coordinate workload with engineering disciplines and third-party equipment vendors, reviewing construction documents for conflicts.
• Write or edit architectural specifications provided by the owner.
• Plan, initiate, and run project meetings, setting agendas and issuing meeting minutes.
• Ensure code and accessibility compliance across competing building, life safety, health, and accessibility codes.
• Coordinate addenda, ASIs, RFIs, WCPRs, and change orders, incorporating agreed-upon changes into project documents.
• Analyze and negotiate pay applications and change orders.
• Report project completion for billing, approve invoices, and lead collections activities as needed.
• Provide supervision and guidance to team members facilitating project delivery.

Requirements

• Licensed architect in at least one U.S. state.
• 7+ years of client management experience.
• 7+ years of project leadership and management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Project Schedule).
• Proficiency with Deltek project and resource management tools preferred.
• Revit knowledge beneficial.
• LEED credentials preferred.
• NCARB certified and eligible for reciprocal licensing in other states preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of technical design considerations and trends.
• Strong knowledge of building materials and methods.
• Strong knowledge of codes and accessibility requirements.
• Knowledge of sustainable design.
• Excellent written and communication skills; ability to relate well to others at all levels with diplomacy and tact.
• Planning and organization skills to manage multiple priorities and complete projects independently.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and work closely with numerous owner representatives simultaneously.
• Ability to cope with change, shift gears comfortably, and act without having the full picture while handling risk and uncertainty.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team under varying leadership structures.
• Physical ability to traverse uneven terrain, climb steps or ladders, and tolerate airborne environmental nuisances at construction sites.
• Ability to visually survey, measure, and assess project sites and ongoing construction.