Senior Architectural Project Manager

As a Senior Project Manager, your responsibilities will be to oversee all aspects of your Project(s) through all phases of the architectural process – from building design through building occupancy. A Senior Project Manager will take direction from an Office Director but will be expected to prioritize, coordinate, and execute their work independently. A Senior Project Manager will be expected to effectively direct & manage other JLA Team Members with varying experience, knowledge, and skillsets as well as external consultants that may be part of the development team.

The expected workload would be between 40-45 hours per week. Some infrequent travel to Milwaukee/Madison may be required.

Project-Related Responsibilities – All Project Phases

• Provide continual proactive communication with Clients, Consultants, Contractors, etc.;
• Work collaboratively to proactively solve design challenges and resolve design issues;
• Identify key/ unique issues, considerations, and/or deficiencies to address as the project progresses;
• Produce & maintain the project program and project schedule;
• Participate in internal & external meetings to help determine project program & schedule;
• Initiate/lead internal & external project progress meetings and follow-up with necessary documentation & action items;
• Prepare for, attend, and participate in external meetings after traditional business hours;
• Perform Quality Control Reviews on project progress documents utilizing standard JLA methods & checklists;

Project-Related Responsibilities – Schematic Design Phase

• Oversee the Schematic Design process in terms of identifying, coordinating, & directing the necessary JLA Team Members & external consultants to ensure production of the necessary design deliverables per the project schedule;
• Perform or oversee preliminary zoning & building code reviews as necessary;
• Coordinate & submit preliminary municipal entitlement plan review packages and any necessary follow-up;

Project Related Responsibilities – Design Development Phase

• Oversee the Design Development process in terms of identifying, coordinating, & directing the necessary JLA Team Members & external consultants to ensure production of the necessary design deliverables per the project schedule;
• Oversee and assist in the production of Design Development Documents & Specifications;
• Perform or oversee zoning & building code reviews and document as necessary;
• Research equipment, products, materials, and building assemblies;
• Oversee in the initial modeling of projects in Revit Software and the production of Design Development Documents;
• Coordinate & submit municipal entitlement plan review packages and any necessary follow-up;

Project Related Responsibilities – Construction Document Phase

• Oversee the Construction Document process in terms of identifying, coordinating, & directing the necessary JLA Team Members & external consultants to ensure production of the necessary design deliverables per the project schedule;
• Oversee & assist with the production of Construction Documents & Specifications;
• Finalize & document the zoning and building code reviews;
• Research equipment, products, materials, and building assemblies;
• Coordinate & submit Building Plan Review packages and any necessary follow-up;

Project Related Responsibilities – Construction Administration Phase

• Oversee the Construction Administration process in terms of identifying, coordinating, and directing the necessary JLA Team Members & external consultants to ensure the appropriate observation, Contractor assistance, & documentation during the construction of the project;
• Initiate, lead, and/or participate in Construction meetings and follow-up with necessary documentation & action items;
• Provide phone & e-mail support during construction to resolve questions, conflicts or unforeseen situations;
• Review & document shop drawings for conformance with design;
• Respond to, and document, Requests for Information (RFIs) from the General Contractor;
• Prepare Construction Bulletins or update the Construction Documents as required;
• Review & evaluate Change Order Requests for change or substitutions;
• Perform periodic site observations & prepare associated field…