Assistant Architectural Project Manager

GFT is seeking an Assistant Project Manager, Architecture, to join our State College PA team.

At GFT
, our architecture team is at the forefront of innovative design, shaping inspirational, sustainable, and aesthetically striking structures that stand the test of time. Collaborating with a diverse group of industry experts and our in-house engineering teams, our architects leverage advanced technologies and creative solutions to deliver exceptional projects that positively impact and reshape communities. Explore some of our signature architecture projects.

In this capacity, you will be responsible for the following:

This role represents a unique opportunity for career development and growth through exciting projects and support from a large and proven organization. Day-to-day tasks may include project design production, participating in client meetings, proposal development, project/task management, and mentoring less experienced staff. Typical projects include new construction and architectural alterations and additions

• Support of managerial responsibility for all aspects of the project including scope development, contract negotiations, cost control, staff management, and quality control on multiple, concurrent projects.
• Plans, directs, coordinates, and/or participates in activities of the design team to ensure that goals or objectives of these projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
• Forecasting, accruing, and invoicing clients in accordance with contract requirements.
• Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and clients.
• Coordinate the planning, staffing, scheduling, budget management, quality control, of subcontractors and internal technical and support staff.

• A professional architectural degree is required
• Registered Architect preferred.
• Minimum of 5
  -8 years of experience in public sector projects.
• Experience with software such as Revit Architecture, Blue Beam Revu, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
• Effective writer, communicator, detail-oriented designer
• Able to work collaboratively with staff and clients on multiple projects
• In depth knowledge of International Building Codes, NFPA, ADA, LEED, and related standards
• Organized individual with a positive team building spirit with a collaborative one team attitude.

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $115,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

GFT:
Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

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