Senior Project Manager - Retail

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for balancing the performance and process of multiple architecture and design projects of varying size and scope within the Retail Practice. The Project Manager is responsible to advance the opportunities for continued growth in market share, profitability in specific service lines, practice areas and/or local market.

Attributes to support the NELSON Culture:

• 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

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to lead the practice's most complex or large projects (in scope and/or fee).
• Proven track record of successful project delivery, including:
  • Outstanding Client satisfaction
  • Outstanding documentation quality
  • Proficient in meeting all project KPIs on a regular basis
• Advance knowledge of Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint
• Advance knowledge and experience across the construction admin phase
• Advanced knowledge and experience managing a variety of consultants from many disciplines
• Advance contract experience and knowledge
• Knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, materials application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings, and models
• Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines
• Ability to "salvage" troubled Clients, accounts, and/or projects
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations, Life Safety codes, building systems, and ADA requirements
• Proficiency in contract administration
• Proficiency to organize, prioritize and effectively meet deadlines and provide high quality service to clients
• Understanding of Revit, AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop
• Understanding of New Forma and Blue Beam Revu preferred, but not required
• Working knowledge of AIA Documents and other contract types
• Writing skills to develop proposals to Clients with a clear understanding of scope of work and fee
• Contract understanding, including terms and conditions, and best practices for contracting with Clients and Consultants

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Resource Management:

• Create and maintain project plans in Deltek Project Planning/Vantagepoint in support of resource planning and accurate revenue projections
• Meet weekly with the project team to outline and review work progress, schedule adjusting and effectively communicating changes to teams, consultants, and clients as needed
• Participate in local/regional project meetings to review project staffing and resource management
• Ensure all direct reports and project teammates are fully utilized, engaging the use of extended teams whenever possible, and coordinating with other Project Managers and Studio Leaders, as necessary
• Review and approve teammates' time sheets for accuracy in terms of recording time on the correct project and project phase

Project Delivery:

• Manage and lead the Key Project Management Functions:
  Fee, Scope, and Schedule for all required projects
• Lead meetings with project team on a regular basis to monitor projects for conformance to project plan, schedules, budgets, and contract.
• Course correct project and develop a plan of action if the project deviates from the project plan
• Develop, lead, and communicate expectations for the project to achieve client satisfaction. Partner with (Senior) Architect/Interior Designer to establish both quantitative and qualitative project goals and objectives with the project team and hold the project team accountable for attaining them. Provide actionable project level guidance to Studio Leader and/or Operations Director and/or Business Leader on project status, staffing requirements, and course correction for projects that are not meeting the project plan (Fee, Scope, Schedule)
• Facilitate onboarding of extended teammates to be included in project. Partner with (Senior) Architect/Interior Designer in generating scope of service to be provided by extended teams
• Manage the project contract performance and process, understanding the scope, budget, and quality agreed to by the…