Project Manager

Common and Baseline Responsibilities

Understands and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team 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, fostering collaboration, demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction, which inspires high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery.

Participates in developing and validating project scope and fee, budget, and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process. Provides complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and the project team. Responsible for managing projects using the project management system. Creates and updates work plans, 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 the Project Architect to avoid or eliminate conflicts in the schedule due to the changes in various projects. Provides ongoing communication through team meetings/minutes/update memos to the project team. Communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines to ensure effective communication. Monitors 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. Considers risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability. Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual. Coordinates staffing resources with Operations Director. Mentor staff.

High-Level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications

Typical Years of Requisite Experience:

8-10+ years in project management, architecture, and design

Professional Licensure:

Preferred Proficiencies

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

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
PMTK

Licensure/Certification s/Education

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
Architectural license or Interior Design license/certification
Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 6MB).

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