Overview
Join American Structurepoint and become part of a team that goes the extra mile for our clients and communities. We live by our values - respect, staff development, results and family. Our team is encouraged to explore new ideas and turn our clients' dreams into reality. With exceptional benefits, training, and mentorship, we pave the way for a rewarding career. Ready for more than just a job? Explore opportunities with us and help improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Group : Architecture
Position : Education Project Manager
Location : Indianapolis, IN
Our architects pursue design excellence with a desire to improve the interactions we have with each other and our built environment. We are ranked as the fifth-largest architectural firm in the greater Indianapolis area. Our Architecture Group includes almost 30 distinguished architects, interior designers, planners, graphic designers, and LEED-accredited professionals with direct access to our more than 500 professionals across 11 disciplines.
Our collaborative design approach brings to light creative solutions to complex challenges, while balancing social, environmental, and economic realities. We orchestrate the design process with a full range of services, from programming and concept design, through architecture, interior and graphic design, and construction administration services.
Responsibilities
As an Education Project Manager, your responsibilities will mirror those of a traditional Project Manager, with a distinct emphasis on overseeing a portfolio concentrated on education initiatives. You will be responsible for overseeing a project team's communications, financial performance, and ensuring that the work is completed as planned, budgeted, and scheduled for education projects.
The Education Project Manager works collaboratively with the Project Architect and Project Designer. Together you are responsible for ensuring that the client's needs and expectations are properly identified and met. You may manage one or more projects during all phases and direct select staff and consultants to ensure that proper steps and procedures are taken in an effort to ensure project success. This role is collaborative and client focused with a commitment to nurturing the client and project team relationships as well as design excellence.
Leadership
- Foster and maintain a collaborative professional working relationship with Group Leadership
- Assist group management in developing and validating project scope and fee, budget, and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process
- Assist in preparing project presentations. May participate and / or lead client presentations.
- Consistently provide complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team. Responsible for managing project financials and completing work plan including identification of project team members, budget, consultants, schedule for completion, fees and costs as well as project change notices or other actions taking place on the assigned project
- Ensures that budgets have been developed to provide for Quality Control Management through the life of the project
- Ensure project profitability including the meeting of multiplier goals, work plans and schedule
- Foster a culture of client service, both externally and internally
Marketing and Sales
Identify new business opportunities while developing current client relationships.Listen for and seek out new projects which may exist or are being formulatedParticipate in select marketing and business development opportunities.Workflow and Staff Management
Management of work including coordination of select projects as well as prioritization and scheduling of projects and staff in conjunction with Production DirectorPlan, organize and manages projects. Provide on-going communication through team meetings / minutes / up-date memos to project team and group leadershipCommunicate with consultants, contractors, sub-consultants and other disciplines to ensure effective project coordinationMonitor construction administration during the construction phaseDevelop and maintains positive relationships with consultants and clientsMonthly market area revenue projections with a 3-month and 6-month look aheadParticipate in interviewing of professional staff as neededHelp to manage project ARClient Facing
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, providing updates, and ensuring overall satisfaction.Effectively communicate project timelines, deliverables, and potential challenges to clients in a clear and concise manner.Collaborate with clients to understand their needs, goals, and expectations, tailoring project deliverables accordingly.Staff Development
Continuously monitor project teams. Motivate employees and facilitate open dialogue and feedbackSelect staff development including coaching and mentoring, and goal setting in conjunction with group leadershipPerformance assessment for select staff including performance reviews in conjunction with Production DirectorHelp to effectively deal with personnel issues within the group in conjunction with Human Resources and group leadershipEncourage staff exploration and innovation to achieve project design excellence and continual improvementTechnical Leadership
Assist with leadership and development of architecture projectsFacilitate coordination between project staff and subconsultants on multi-discipline projectsLarge project development and oversightAid in project specific, technical problem solvingFacilitate roadblock avoidance and resolutionOther duties as assignedQualifications
A minimum of 10 years in the Architectural design business (management, engineering, administration) with significant project experience in multidiscipline projects. Former experience working on education projects is preferred.Available for occasional travel, approximately a few days per month, to fulfill project requirements and attend conferences.Strong knowledge of subconsultant services required on building projects including but not limited to MEP, Code consulting, kitchen specialists, acoustics specialists, cost estimators)Strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.Proven project management abilities to ensure on time and on budget delivery along with maximizing profitabilityStrong written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to be articulate and convincing in interviews and other presentationsLEED accreditation strongly encouraged.Professional Architectural License with current registration in region(s) preferred.Proficiency in Deltek Vision preferred.Proficiency in Revit preferred.Performance Measures :
Ability to deliver quality service in an effort to create repeat clientsProfitability of projects and control of claimsManagement of project ARProgress of project specific staff development