Architectural Project Manager - Government

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Architectural Project Manager – Government to join our Simsbury, CT office to help grow and lead our expanding Government Practice across the Northeast. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established multi‑discipline design team, including architects, interior designers, urban designers, and planners. We are looking for a candidate that is self‑motivated and passionate about growing and expanding the team’s capabilities with a track record in completing government projects and supporting and leading business development initiatives.

The primary role of this position will be to oversee government design projects, manage and supervise the work efforts of assigned staff, and coordinate the technical and managerial direction regarding scope, schedule, quality, and budget of projects. This position requires sound financial management practices with ownership and accountability for all financial aspects of projects. Part of this role is an expectation to grow the Government Practice in Connecticut and the Northeast, which requires a passion for business development and fostering strong, collaborative client relationships.

• Prepare effective work plans and labor budgets for proposals and projects.
• Work with National Government Market and Regional Leaders to establish and implement a strategy for growing the Buildings footprint across the Northeast.
• Maintain consistent communication with Market and Regional leadership and provide monthly updates on project and business development activity.
• Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy the client as well as control work and productivity.
• Responsible for the quality control and quality assurance process on all assigned projects.
• Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, schedule of events, and an estimation of staff requirements as necessary.
• Hold team meetings ensuring procedures governing review and approval of projects are followed prior to submission of completed work.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with employees involved in projects to ensure utilization targets are met.
• Assist with the selection, negotiation, and management of all activities regarding external clients.
• Review monthly labor and cost reports to ensure projects are being completed at the predetermined profit goal.
• Mentor staff on executing government project types.
• Oversee the activities of assigned staff, including but not limited to timesheet review and approval, performance evaluation, and daily supervision.

• A professional degree in architecture from an accredited institution.
• Professional licensure in the state of Connecticut required.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience leading government design projects with at least four years specifically in undertaking business development activities.
• Experience working with municipal clients required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑motivated and able to work effectively as part of a larger team to drive results.
• Ability to perform as a key team leader, demonstrating collaboration, respect for others, and leading by example.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated advanced technical and non‑technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD Architecture version 2022.
• Project scheduling and management skills.
• 3D rendering software capabilities preferred.
• Willingness to travel across Connecticut and surrounding states for business development and project development purposes.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job‑related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.