Project Manager (Architecture) - K-12

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Project Manager (Architecture)

JOB SUMMARY : The Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of a project to completion. Under the direction of a Principal or Director, the Project Manager will lead a team to achieve client satisfaction, financial performance, contract administration, and documentation to produce high quality complex projects and / or multiple projects simultaneously.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to :

• Adhere to Cooper Carry and the Client guidelines and meets deadlines within budget for each project
• Maintain knowledge of Cooper Carry projects and resources
• Develop project strategic work plan and schedule
• Serve as the primary client liaison to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client’s satisfaction
• Actively manage client budgets, schedules and programs; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks; and project staffing
• Actively participate at the appropriate level in developing and administering Owner and Consultant agreements
• Support the project teams as needed with technical and design-orientated documentation.
• Participate in proposal / marketing efforts and presentations
• Assist in development of the Firm's design standards
• Maintain base state registration, and professional affiliations
• Negotiate Consultant contracts as required
• Promote a collaborative team atmosphere
• Contribute as required to the overall quality and success of the project, studio and firm, including participating in QA / QC reviews, ensuring adherence to the firm’s quality control processes.
• Actively participate in professional development and performance management of Staff

QUALIFICATIONS :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

May directly supervise Architects and designers. Responsibilities directly involving subordinates include : training, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding employees and identifying problematic behavior and performance; and aiding in problem resolution. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cooper Carry is an Affirmative Action / EEO Employer who values workplace diversity and consider applications regardless of age, race, gender, religion, color, sex, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, individuals with disabilities or other status protected by law Cooper Carry provides a drug free workplace.