Project Director

3 weeks ago


Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Hooker DeJong, Inc. Architects, Engineers, Planners Full time

Hooker DeJong, Inc. (HDJ), a National Best & Brightest Companies, is a growing Architectural and Engineering firm, with an immediate opportunity for a talented professional to lead a variety of projects throughout the country. HDJ is a Michigan-based firm with production offices in Muskegon and Grand Rapids, as well as a production office in Phoenix, and with satellite offices in Chicago, Indianapolis, Atlanta, and Cleveland. This position can be based out of any one of our production offices - either in Western Michigan or in Phoenix - or from a remote location.

Job Responsibilities
  • Manage all aspects of projects varying in size and complexity, preparing project plans, monitoring progress, and advising the team toward the most successful outcome.
  • Procure project consultants on a competitive and qualitative basis, serving as the primary liaison contact with clients regarding budget, schedule, and contract.
  • Actively manage client budget, project schedule, contractual scope, project communications, documentation, office administration tasks, and project team assignments.
  • Estimate fees, determine the scope of work, and prepare proposals and contracts while working in concert with HDJ Business Development, Lead Project Architect, Financial Controller, and President/CEO.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or master's degree in architecture or engineering.
  • Licensed Architect or Engineer in the United States.
  • 10+ years' experience in all phases of design, from schematic design through construction documentation and close-out.
  • Thorough knowledge of construction codes and agency compliance requirements.
  • Knowledge of architecture and engineering principles and practices.
  • Essential knowledge of coordinating work between architectural and engineering disciplines.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in managing and working in a team setting.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to look ahead to resolve unforeseen conflicts.
  • Experience with Autodesk Revit software and/or AutoCAD a plus.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills with colleagues and clients of all levels.
  • Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced and multitasking environment with the ability to coordinate this information across disciplines.
  • Ability and willingness to travel.
  • Self-motivated and ability to work productively in a 'hybrid remote work' situation, if desired or needed.

HDJ offers a competitive wage and benefits package and was named a 'National Best & Brightest Companies to Work For' in 2023 and many years prior. We've been improving lives through design since 1936. It's the why behind what we do every day. For more about us, please visit our website at Hooker DeJong, Inc. Architects, Engineers, Planners. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. Everyone is encouraged to bring their 'whole selves' to work. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and to provide a great place to work for all our people. We are also committed to building a firm that reflects the diversity of the clients and communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.


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