Architectural Project Manager

The Architectural Project Manager is responsible for overall supervision of commercial, industrial, municipal, and various other architectural design & permitting projects. The Project Manager’s focus will be providing utmost satisfaction to the client aligning with Duplantis Design Group’s core values. The Project Manager should strive to ensure projects are completed within the allocated schedule and budget provided. The Architectural Engineering Project Manager is expected to operate projects with a certain degree of autonomy using staff and resources available within DDG’s offices to provide the client with the highest quality of services.

The Project Manager should be familiar with project development from preliminary design to development of construction plans to jurisdictional permitting to completion of construction activities. Experience with Client coordination and communication will be fundamental characteristics for the prospective Project Manager. Under general supervision, participates in programming, preliminary design, drafting complete architectural working drawings, estimating, and overseeing comprehensive construction and renovation projects.

Coordinated day-to-day project activities and construction contract management with the work of other consultants, ensuring proper interpretation, implementation, and/or modification of plans and specifications.

• Promote DDG’s core values, both internally and externally, and comply with the DDG Company Manual on all levels maintaining required checklists at each project phase.
• Obtains basic architectural data from documents, occupant interviews, and field measurements.
• Maintain communication and coordination with municipalities, authorities having jurisdiction and various design sub-consultants. Respond to emails and text messages in a timely manner.
• Conducts field measurements and observations as required for renovations, new construction, and space management.
• Works with clients to program the physical, functional, aesthetic, and budgetary requirements of the project.
• Assists in preparing the Estimate or Probable Construction Cost and Project Budget.
• Attend meetings with client, consultants, and other staff as required to coordinate project production.
• Prepares preliminary design sketches and material and color selections for projects as required.
• Prepares complete architectural working drawings and construction permit documents for stamp and signature; prepares specifications for the purchase of various materials and equipment required for projects.
• Checks architectural plans and details prior to final review by the Senior Architectural Project Manager.
• Reviews engineering plans to identify areas of conflict between various discipline’s drawings and specifications and works with other consultants to resolve design problems.
• Continually monitors the progress and status of construction projects through site visits and discussions with construction supervisors and Client.
• Meets with Clients throughout the duration of the project and at the conclusion of construction to ensure satisfaction with design and construction; coordinates problem resolution as appropriate.
• Monitors the fiscal status of projects for budgetary control and accuracy of cost estimates.
• Checks documents submitted by contractors for conformance to construction documents (Shop Drawings, construction submittals, etc.).
• Develops and maintains job files to include submittals, change orders, and document modification.
• Develops and/or prepares required correspondence for all aspects of project programming, design, estimating, bidding, construction, closeout, warranty, and other related issues.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• The Project Manager should be constantly learning and implementing lessons learned from previous assignments.
• Take initiative to assist the project team with achieving the project objectives and improving the project management processes.
• Provide guidance to the project team and support the next generation of project staff with mentorship and teaching.

• Ability to analyze and assess construction…