A Project Manager is a licensed professional responsible for project performance in terms of profit, quality, and client satisfaction. The role caries the responsibility of guiding the development of architectural designs and carrying them through construction documentation and contract administration phases. The role primarily involves management of the internal team and external consultants while working with the principal in charge in interfacing with the client. A Project Manager is expected to have broad experience and knowledge. This is a leadership role that requires oversight, guidance and mentoring of others.
Responsible for assisting with complex tasks on medium to large size projects. Assist with planning, organizing, and directing the work throughout the life of the project to successfully deliver the project to the client. Set project expectations, deadlines, and deliverables. Deliver great design work that is rooted in sustainable, functional, and efficient solutions. Manage the client and project team to ensure that the project design meets the client budget, schedule, program, and design intent. Assist the Project Principal and Stantec Legal team in the negotiation and development of project agreements. Manage the project budget, schedule, and overall work plan to realize target financial performance. Mentor Assistant Project Managers and junior project architect while motivating project teams. Assure that Project Management Framework tasks are timely completed and properly documented. Lead project coordination and owner/site meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor and sub-contractors. Manage and track change orders, applications for payment by contractors and other contractual modifications impacting budget and schedule. Oversee preparation of documentation in various architectural phases including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections, details, models, and renderings. Oversee selection of building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) and associated documentation. Conduct field observation acting as an agent of the client and report progress of construction to the client. Determine staffing needs and recommend personnel. Your Capabilities and Credentials
Capable of simultaneously supporting one or more Principal’s in Charge on multiple projects. Understanding of accessibility codes, life-safety codes, building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards. Takes direction well, however, proactively takes appropriate action without requiring continued direction. Effectively manages multiple deadlines and priorities. Excellent collaborator and team player with clients, entire project teams and contractors. Effective communicator.
Detailed knowledge of building construction systems means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards. Ability to hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively. Ability to oversee development of building documentation in modeling/drafting software (Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD) Ability to check work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage team to meet project budget and schedule. Project related travel across the US is required and will vary depending on project locations and project requirements. Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Newforma; Prefer experience with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp
Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record. Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related field Minimum of 10 years of experience, preferably on small to large public Transit, Public Work, and Municipal/Utility projects. Architectural license required LEED AP preferred
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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