Director of Project Management

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from JLA Architects About the Role The Director of Project Management is a leadership position created to assist in maintaining the quality & consistency of JLAs project management at all phases of a projects lifecycle. The Director will collaborate internally with the Director of Architectural Operations and the Operational Leadership Team, support Project Managers across the firm, and maintain high standards for project delivery. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with the Director of Architectural Operations to conceive, evaluate, improve, implement, and oversee project?management goals, objectives, processes, initiatives, and standards. Provide regular, structured support to all Project Managers in their work encouraging a sound & consistent Project Management approach across the firm, evaluating how Projects are tracking with workplan & schedule expectations, and proactively identifying project challenges & strategizing about potential solutions. Provide organic collaboration, support, and mentoring to all JLA Team Members in their work. Administration & Operational Responsibilities Collaborate with the Director of Architectural Operations to conceive & develop firm?wide goals & objectives as they relate to project management. Collaborate with the Director of Architectural Operations to evaluate & improve project management processes, initiatives, and standards to meet firm?wide goals. Lead the Project Manager Influence Group obtaining input & building consensus among Project Managers on issues related to project management processes, initiatives, and standards. Assist PMs on creating Projects on JLAs network and in JLAs Ajera platform. Assist PMs with Project work?planning, scheduling, and Proposals/Agreements. Lead regular, structured check?ins with all Project Managers to: Provide general guidance, coaching, and advice to address project management, client management, and team management issues proactively collaborating to identify and solve potential challenges while promoting consistency between PMs. Track the on?going progress of projects as it relates to Work Plan and Schedule expectations; track scheduling/timeliness of formal QA/QC Reviews. Monitor PM usage of JLA standards, processes, and checklists; identify key/unique issues, considerations, or deficiencies; work collaboratively to solve management challenges. Train & coach PMs to improve client management and internal team management. Audit Project Team Meetings and Site Observations. Participate in JLAs Team Scheduling Meetings to strategize about overall firm scheduling/workload and give input/insight about information learned in the regular PM Check?Ins. Assist in Project Manager transitions switching the Project Manager of a Project. Conceive & implement a professional development track for individuals who desire to evolve into a Project Manager role. Assist in onboarding and training of new Project Managers. Collaborate with the JLA Operational Leadership Team to evaluate & implement their various initiatives. Provide support to JLA Business Development and Marketing Teams as needed. Pitch?in with other administrative & operational responsibilities as required or assigned. Travel & Work Hours Periodic travel to all JLA offices may be required. Expected workload would be between 43?45 hours per week. Although JLA offers work?mode flexibility, responsibilities are primarily performed in person with periodic remote work when appropriate. Seniority Level Director Employment Type Full?time Job Function General Business Industries Architecture and Planning Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Disability insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr