Project Manager - Life And Work Places Market

We are seeking a Project Manager with experience leading design teams for Life and Work Places projects, initially including a major end user Headquarters project in the Southeast.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction for the execution of the entire project..
• Senior Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of project management including client management, project scope development, design documentation, production coordination, planning, organizing, project quality control, and delivery through close-out.
• Competent in project risk, contract, and financial management. Manage internal and external resources to ensure successful project outcome.
• Manage work on all phases of various architectural projects including assisting the Project Executive with project pursuit, preparation of presentations and proposals, project budgets and schedule.
• Manage design team through schematics, design development, and construction documents, as well as internal / external consultants. Often interfaces with client's owner representative and / or construction manager.
• This position will primarily focus on large corporate office headquarters and high-rise construction for commercial and mixed-use projects.
• The successful candidate will understand and place emphasis on the importance of project planning and budget finances.
• They will maintain project document files, including meeting notes, financial information, client correspondence, and ultimately the project schedule.
• Maintaining communication with the project team, the Project Executive, and operations management are essential.
• Mentor junior design staff to provide design and career guidance.
• Candidate must be willing and able to travel for project assignments.
• Create and sustain client relationships, as well as foster new relationships to continue to grow our corporate/mixed-use design practice.

NOTE: This is not an IT / Technology / Network Architecture Project Management position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensable degree in Architecture.
• A minimum of 5 years of job-related vertical design experience is required. Corporate, urban, or commercial design experience is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of project management experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience using MS Suite and MS Project (or other scheduling software)
• Ability to interact professionally and comfortably with a variety of project stakeholders such as clients, AHJ's, contractors, design team, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Deltek Vision or other project planning software.
• REVIT Experience or familiarity with software.
• Design team experience with large ground up developments.
• Developer and end user experience a plus.

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

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