Job Title: Project Manager
Department: Architecture
Reports to: Managing Director/Studio Director
FLSA Status: Exempt

PROJECT MANAGER
The Project Manager position at SGA|NW, a GF design company, reports to a Managing Director.

DESCRIPTION
Responsible for scope, schedule and budget. Work under the direction of a Managing Director and in cooperation with the Project Architect and Project Designer to develop high quality design on time and on budget.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position requires working closely with a team of in-house architects, interior designers, planners, landscape architects and consultants on multiple projects with a variety of project diversity throughout the Southeast to meet scheduled deliverables. The successful candidate must be a leader, self-starter, organized, flexible and possess a strong work ethic.

The following duties are normal for the position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assist in project administrative functions such as tracking project budgets, invoicing and preparing cost-to-completes


• Has full responsibility for managing all aspects of assigned projects, coordinates all aspects of assigned projects, and estimates scope of work


• Responsible for the coordination of all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects


• Serves as the primary client liaison to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to client satisfaction


• Actively manages client budgets, schedules, and programs; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks; and project team assignments


• Estimates fees, determines scope of work, and prepares proposals and contracts


• Work closely with project architects on many aspects of the project


• Total Management of project for firm, including
  
  • Owner coordination
    
    • Contracts, billings and collections
    
    
    • Scheduling
    
    
    • Program and other data, including written documentation
    
    
    • Reviews and written approvals
    
    
    • Bidding, negotiations, charges, etc.
    
    
    • Written authorization for all additional service items


• Firm coordination
  
  • Project Profitability
  
  
  • Establish and monitor budget
  
  
  • Select consultants. Negotiate fees and place under contract


• Generate architectural design concepts and/or manage project designer


• Generate and manage development of architectural design drawings


• Initiate Designer review to the extent necessary to maintain original design intent


• Client Management


• Develop the project plan, then manage, direct and coordinate it for duration of project


• Report directly to the Managing Director matters that jeopardize success of project which cannot be resolved at intermediate levels of responsibility, as outlined above

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional degree in architecture from an accredited program


• Professional licensure or in the process of becoming licensed


• 8 or more years of experience in a professional design office


• Ability to direct, mentor and coordinate work efforts of project team


• Ability to manage projects, staff, client interaction and project design


• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills


• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills


• Strong organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills


• Strong presentation skills


• Strong project management skills, with demonstrated ability to work through the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques for project activities to meet the project requirements, through leadership, communication, time management, risk management, planning, negotiation and subject matter expertise


• Ability to cultivate a professional presence through competence, reliability, honesty, integrity, respect for others, positivity, and thoughtfully listening


• Graphic presentation skills, including hand drawing and computer rendering


• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint


• Proficiency in graphic software


• Proficiency in AutoCAD software


• Proficiency in Revit

EEO
We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion at our firm. We are committed to equal opportunity. We conduct all employment-related activities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexual preference, partnership status, gender identity, protected veteran status, status of participation in the U.S. Armed Services, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office setting, onsite at client locations and on construction/build sites.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires sufficient physical ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform work in an office setting; which includes, extensive employee contact, frequent interruptions, the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time, to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist, to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight, to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard, to verbally communicate to exchange information, to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation, to verbally communicate to exchange information with or without accommodation, to see in the normal visual range with or without correction, and can hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. This position requires physical mobility on and around construction sites prior to and after the installation of landscaping, pavement, stairs, elevators, electricity, heating and air conditioning.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

OTHER
Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage. We are an e-Verify Employer.

Thank you for your interest in SGA|NW, a GF design company! We look forward to reviewing your information.