Project Manager​/Architect - Industrial

Project Manager / Architect – Industrial (NELSON Worldwide)

NELSON is currently seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented Project Manager / Architect to join our Industrial Practice in Minneapolis. Responsibilities include participating in design phase activities and coordinating with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout the project. Leading projects through the design process, production of construction documents, and construction administration as part of a project team. Developing solutions to technical problems.

You must demonstrate leadership and experience in all aspects of the design process including: programming, conceptual, schematic and design development presentations, 3D modeling, and the technical proficiency to successfully implement designs through the CD/CA phases.

• Go All-In – Take responsibility for your actions, do what you say and always lead by example
• Keep It Real – Communicate with empathy, transparency and respect to support each other in the pursuit of great work
• Embrace Growth – Seek to learn, grow and experiment to fuel our future
• Think Boldly – Exude a passion for problem solving, creativity and curiosity in everything you do
• Be You – Express your unique self and actively engage in our fun, diverse community of real people

• Assist project team with design and technical questions during the project
• Share knowledge with the entire studio and be a resource to the entire NELSON staff
• Be a mentor to staff, including interns
• Contribute as a Team Leader on an as needed basis as it relates to individual performance & development within the project team
• Embrace specific steps to create, develop and promote a diverse workforce and to promote an inclusive environment

• Assist with proposal and contract documents
• Contribute to the work plan for each project
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of Concept, Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents using software skills listed below
• Conduct field surveys as required
• Generate overall project design concepts
• Develop and/or oversee the development of design concepts into a complete design development set and further advance into complete construction drawings
• Oversee material research and compilation of project data and incorporation throughout the project
• Prepare project specifications
• Communicate with project team members and resolve drawing discrepancies independently
• Coordinate and incorporate work of internal and external project consultants
• Oversee the preparation of Addenda and Bulletin documentation
• Review Shop Drawings
• Sign and seal drawings as needed
• Review, respond to and track RFIs
• Attend construction meetings, make periodic site observation visits as required by contract
• Prepare and update punch lists as required
• Adhere to NELSON standards in the preparation of deliverables
• Review and correct own work and work of the project team including both internal and external consultants following established QA procedures
• Review and understand applicable building codes and other standards (including Accessibility Standards)
• Prepare zoning and building code analysis and review
• Assist with the timely submittal of drawings to the appropriate authorities having jurisdiction
• Oversee the maintenance and archiving of electronic project files
• Understand project scope and identify items that are beyond the original scope of services and bring to attention of project lead
• Draft client agreement change orders and sub-contractor agreement change orders as directed by project lead
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, phone conversation notes, to document the progress of the project and directions received from the client
• Attend project meetings
• Share knowledge with other teammates and assist team with design and/or detailing challenges

• Maintain secondary client contact as backup to primary contact

• Assist in secondary marketing by maintaining good working relationships with client contacts
• Attend interviews as requested by project lead, studio or market leaders

• Extensive understanding of design,…