Architectural Project Manager

4 weeks ago

Portland, Oregon, United States SERA Architects Full time

Job Type: Full-time

Description

This role will oversee and lead architectural and urban design and planning projects with increased complexity and scope, or manage multiple smaller projects with oversight from the Project In-Charge. The project manager will work closely with clients and direct employees and consultants at all levels to ensure that proper procedures are followed and work is completed as planned, budgeted, scheduled, and in conformance with the design intent and contract deliverables. The project manager will participate in office-wide initiatives aimed at improving or impacting practice, business operations, or business development. The project manager's skills and expertise will provide a resource for guidance for other projects and managers in the office.

Why SERA?

SERA is a firm of learners, eager to advance the resilient and equitable outcomes we want to see for our communities and the planet. Our 100% employee-owned firm promotes a collaborative environment where every staff member's unique strengths and contributions are valued. Sustainability, urbanism, and community-building are intrinsic to the ways we think and work. We're not afraid of the complex problems that come with this territory; in fact, some of our favorite workdays wrap up around the kegerator passionately hashing out the next, better idea.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary

  1. Supervise, coordinate, plan, and review the work of entire project teams. This includes the mentoring of staff on project teams.
  2. Build internal and external project teams with skills/interests suited to the needs of the project.
  3. Define the unique goals and objectives required by the client and project team and the decision-making strategies and success metrics used to validate them.
  4. Prepare contracts and negotiations with oversight on unique issues.
  5. Prioritize goals, scope, and tasks to meet client needs and use teams effectively.
  6. Develop, articulate, define, and execute the project scope, fees, and proposals for a wide variety of projects.
  7. Negotiate consultant's scope, schedule, and fees.
  8. Proactively communicate staffing needs and changes with the staffing director/studio leaders.
  9. Proactively organize and execute selected marketing and business development opportunities.
  10. Work with the Project In-Charge to ensure positive financial performance and manage risk exposure for the firm.
  11. Keep abreast of and understand national trends in the A/E/C industry and how they apply to SERA culture, practices, and processes.
  12. Keep abreast of and understand influences impacting SERA clients.
  13. Foster team morale, both internal and external, while creating a collaborative team environment.
  14. Identify and leverage core skills and areas of interest for staff, providing opportunities for growth and development.
  15. Confirm that project goals are carried out and reinforced through design, technical, and cost decisions, both internally and externally.
  16. Provide support to ensure project meets office standards for design, documentation, technical performance, Revit, and graphics.
  17. Manage changes in scope, schedule, and fee throughout the project to ensure project success.

Additional

  1. Participate in the interview process for hiring new staff.
  2. Participate in employee review process for all team members.
  3. Participate in updates to standards, processes, and project delivery at SERA.
  4. Participation in industry groups to develop specialized knowledge.
  5. Monitor construction administration during the construction phase.
  6. Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and jurisdictional/approval agencies.
  7. Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

  • Requires a Bachelor or Master's degree from an accredited program.
  • Architectural License is preferred.
  • Generally have 12+ years of experience.
  • LEED AP Preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Established knowledge of accounting and project management software.
  • Possesses knowledge of the OSSC/ADAAG and possesses the ability to achieve the intent of the code through variances and appeals.
  • Possesses knowledge of drawing and production software (understanding of capabilities, requirements, and impact on project documentation strategy).
  • Advanced ability to communicate through verbal, written, and graphic communication formats.
  • Established knowledge of available tools.
  • Advanced ability to prioritize and evaluate multiple important tasks.
  • Advanced critical thinking to identify strengths, weaknesses, or alternate solutions to a problem independently.
  • Advanced professional judgment and decision-making processes to determine the most appropriate course of action.
  • Advanced leadership skills that motivate and guide teams and projects to desired outcomes.
  • Advanced skills necessary to resolve conflicts within project teams.
  • Advanced ability to negotiate with and/or advocate for team members, consultants, clients, jurisdictions for the benefit of SERA and the project.
  • Strong knowledge of design, construction systems, sustainability, project delivery methodologies (IPD), material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.

SERA Architects Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation range represents different levels commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Salary Description

$101,000 to $135,000 SERA Architects

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