POSITION TITLE: Project Manager - Registered Architect
POSITION SUMMARY:
CSArch is seeking to hire a Project Manager to work on projects in the Hudson Valley Region with a minimum of 10 years of experience as a licensed Architect. A candidate with high standards for design excellence, the ideal candidate is technically proficient, has excellent organization and communication skills, and has experience in successfully translating a projects original design intent into construction documents. This individual will manage all phases of one or more projects and will direct employees and consultants to ensure the project team takes the proper steps and procedures to complete the work as planned, budgeted, scheduled, and in conformance with the intended design. CSArch has a remote work policy permitting part of the work week to be remote.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans, organizes, and manages the work of the project team
Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project leadership team (i.e. Project Designer, Project Architect, a and Principal in Charge).
Manages the work of other professional architects
Provides technical advice and solves complex issues
Provides on-going communication through team meetings, minutes, and update memos
Initiates and maintains contact with other key project individuals for clarification, coordination, and negotiation of critical issues
Communicates with consultants, contractors, sub-consultants and other disciplines to ensure project details are carried out, including technical issues and project information.
Manages project team for overall adherence to design intent and carry through.
Reviews documents for adherence to building and ADA codes
Exercises authority over day-to-day activity of assigned projects
Ensures that production of construction documents are in concert with design of a project
Conducts schematic, design development, and contract document work sessions at the project site
Responsible for managing project budget, work plans, consultants and schedule
Develops detailed project schedule and communicate key deliverable dates to project team
Tracks fees and labor costs for conformance to contract
Responsible for financial outcome of projects
Ensures project documentation complies with client contracts
Incorporates integrated sustainable design solutions into projects
Responsible for maintaining client relationships throughout project.
Keeps client apprised of project progress on regular basis
Identifies new business opportunities while developing current client relationships
Participates in selected marketing and business development opportunities
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensure Requirements: Licensed Architect
Education Requirements: Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Architecture
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience as a licensed Architect in architectural practice with prior management experience in all phases of projects through post-occupancy preferred.
K-12 and Higher Education projects a plus.
Strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
Understanding of Revit is also a plus. Proficiency is Microsoft Office Suite, Proficiency in Newforma (preferred).
Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills
Detail oriented; highly organized; self-motivated; able to exercise independent judgment, multi-task, delegate, plan, set goals, meet critical deadlines, be accurate, work under pressure; conflict resolution/negotiation skills; team building and leadership skills;
40+ hours M-F; overtime as necessary to meet deadlines, travel, driving, occasional lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs. Site observations may involve outdoor weather, year-round, moving mechanical equipment, climbing ladders/scaffolding and observing high area construction activities. Noise level is often loud. Background check may be required. Requires use of hardhat, construction boots, and possibly other safety equipment as required on a construction site.