Project Manager

POSTED 12/16/24

SUMMARY

Deutsch Architecture group is looking for a Project Manager with eight or more years of commercial experience managing multiple small/medium projects simultaneously, as well as experience on large, complex projects. The position is full-time, in office.

QUALIFICATIONS
• License preferred, but not required
• Accredited architecture degree preferred, but not required
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills
• Ability to supervise and mentor multiple employees
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Broad understanding of industry standards and building codes
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple deadlines effectively and accurately
• Positive attitude and ability to form meaningful relationships internally, as well as with clients, contractors, consultants and city officials
• Ability to model projects and create construction documents in Revit

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Estimate fees, determine scope of work and prepare proposals.
• Create a plan for each project, including schedule, budget and staffing projections for the project delivery through contract administration and closeout in accordance with the project proposal.
• Regularly review financial performance on each assigned project to monitor and analyze actual performance versus budgeted hours and update principals regularly.
• Update staffing needs to reflect accurate resource requirements for assigned projects and proposals.
• Manage projects to meet company profit goals and meet client expectations.
• Maintain positive client contact that produces additional work opportunities.
• Supervise project design/production teams.
• Develop area of responsibility on projects for each project team member, including consultants.
• Lead and participate in the production of contract documents, including drawings and specifications.
• Understand and implement comprehensive building design and construction techniques, details, etc. in the production and coordination of project documents, including civil, landscape, structural and MEP disciplines.
• Prepare code analysis at the start of schematic design and update it throughout design.
• Review architectural and consultant progress drawings for progress, errors and omissions.
• Thoroughly review drawing sets for quality and conformance with firm standards prior to quality assurance/quality control review and municipal submittal.
• Manage all phases of municipal approvals.
• Identify when projects require additional services or have been requested by the client. Prepare and execute additional services for clients.
• Administer the contractor procurement process to achieve client expectations.
• Manage contract administration for projects within budget. Document all errors and field changes.
• Conduct shop drawing review and oversee consultant/contractor coordination.
• Respond to RFI’s for assigned projects.
• Prepare Proposal Requests/Architect’s Supplemental Instructions and oversee consultant/contractor coordination.
• Attend design and construction progress meetings virtually and in person. Prepare conference notes for design meetings.
• Document pertinent project correspondence and information.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Participate in professional development learning opportunities.
• Mentor architectural/interior staff on design and construction process; architectural design and detailing; drawing setup and standards; project lessons learned; other related items as required.
• Participate in business development and marketing efforts to secure work.
• Participation in at least one (1) organization related to the profession is desired.