Project Manager - Architecture

• Manage all phases of projects, including project set-up, design, and construction drawings.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and set up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors, and consultants.
• Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, coordinate bidding process.
• Track financial performance of projects.
• Assist with the design and delivery of the architectural and/or technical aspects of a project.
• Possess proficient/advanced knowledge of architectural design principles, technical details, codes, and material characteristics.
• Provide project team coordination for the finished plans, specifications, and material selections required for construction.
• Resolution of complex technical and design issues as they arise during document preparation and construction administration.
• Manage a range of project team sizes, comprised of project architects, interior designers, and job captains.
• Preparing and ensuring the accuracy of technical documents.
• Participating in the administration of project assignments, including quality control.
• Manage client, teams, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with consultants.
• Support communication between the project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials.
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges.
• Maintain project manual and specifications.
• Ensure projects conform to the contract.
• Conduct and document process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s during construction.
• Organize and manage project teams and assignments.
• Oversee coordination of projects.
• Lead project coordination for the plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules specifications, and material selections required for construction.
• Manage project timelines and schedules.
• Review technical documents to ensure accuracy.
• Lead coordination of consultants, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.
• Oversee the administration of project assignments with a focus on managing design intent and quality control.
• Other assigned responsibilities.

• Bachelor of Architecture, Interior Design, or foreign equivalent.
• Licensed or registered architect.
• 7+ years of project experience in an architectural practice.
• 100% bilingual English/Spanish, superior written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy.
• Experience leading, managing, and mentoring multiple project teams.
• Experience negotiating project scope and fees.
• Construction documentation and/or design detail development experience.
• Proven fiscal accountability and responsibility for various project types.
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and emotional intelligence.
• Must have the ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

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