Senior Project Manager - Higher Education

About the role

The ideal individual will have 10-15+ years of experience and is a self-starter with strong project management skills. Professionals with experience in highly technical projects and a strong interest in higher education are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
• Full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
• Manages project teams, fosters collaboration, demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery.
• Led effort in developing and validating project scope, fee, budget, services during the marketing and contract development process.
• Accountable for complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team.
• Responsible for managing project using the Deltek Project Management system; completes work plans in Deltek, including identification of project team members, budget, consultants, schedule for completion, fees, and costs as well as project change notices or other actions taking place on the assigned project.
• Works with Project Architect and Sr. Project Architect to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects.
• Provides on-going communication through team meetings, minutes, and memos to project team.
• Communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines to ensure effective communication.
• Maintains oversight of construction administration during the construction phase.
• Understands and responds to technical implications and design decisions.
• Participates in marketing opportunities and develops successful client relationships for continuing business.
• Controls risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability.
• Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Covers staffing resources with Operations Director.
• Mentors staff.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• 10-15+ years of experience with Higher Education clients in California
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required
• Architectural license or Interior Design license/certification
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Preference for Design-Build experience and/or DBIA Certification
• Preference for experience with DSA/Community Colleges
• Experience managing projects over $50m
• Experience managing teams of various sizes and will mentor emerging staff, especially in training future PMs

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
• Advanced Revit
• Conceptual modeling tools
• Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
• Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting
• Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
• Deltek Qualified

Skills

• BIM
• Building codes
• Site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Field measurements
• Life safety requirements
• Specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Project kickoff and closeout

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness programs and mental health support
• Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)

We also provide:

• A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education
• Performance-based bonuses
• Engaging studio initiatives and events
• Active firmwide affinity groups and leadership development opportunities

Pay

The annual pay salary range for this position is between $139,700 to $205,300 commensurate with qualifications, skillset and years of experience.