Senior Architectural Project Manager

SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT MANAGER

The Sr. Architectural Project Manager serves as a people and project leader, overseeing multiple projects and participating in marketing pursuits to ensure advantageous outcomes for both CPL and our clients. Reporting to a Principal, you participate in business development efforts to support increasing revenues, and maximizing profitability by establishing and nurturing beneficial partnerships. You estimate fees, determine scopes of work, provide assistance throughout the proposal development and writing process and, manage contracts for some of our most intricate projects. You manage others and are integral to the development of junior team members. In this position, you are independent and manage highly complex, moderate to large size projects.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

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• You earned a BS (and/or MS) in your field of expertise and at least twelve (12) years of Architectural Project Manager experience, with a track record of developing proactive designs for a broad range of project types in K-12

• Professional licensure (RA) is required

• LEED and/or WELL accreditation are preferred, but not required

• Thorough understanding of current trends and areas of growth within the architectural industry

• Deep expertise in your design specialty

• Ability to foster a creative design environment

• Strong communication skills, (both written and verbal)

• Ability to work across a wide range of areas within the building design environment

• Deep knowledge of industry standards, building codes and NYSED guidelines

• An ability to collaborate productively with multidisciplinary team members, consultant groups and stakeholders on a variety of concurrent projects

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, the Microsoft Office Suite, the Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp

CORE DUTIES

• Oversee all aspects of assigned projects, including leading a team and coordinating with internal/external design team members, specialty consultants, clients, construction managers, contractors and governing agencies

• Lead the preparation of documents by the design team for obtaining required local and state permits

• Suggest new ideas and processes, continuing to learn more about the latest industry developments as they pertain to a given market sector

• Interpret, create and/or redefine CPL s standards

• Work to build and enhance client relationships

• Oversee the management of internal finances, including billing, invoice generation and asset/resource allocation

• Serve as the daily contact for key internal and external project personnel, ensuring the resolution of project-related issues

• Lead and supervise the development of clear and complete drawings and specifications

• Plan, organize and regulate workload assignments as needed

• Prepare coordinated design and construction documents to obtain governing agency permits and procure competitive bids from contractors for public works projects

• Supervisory requirements, including recruitment and retention of talent including:

• Engage and foster the growth of CPL team members. Provide encouragement and regular feedback; and serve as a mentor/example for all levels of the team.

• Manage/oversee career conversations with your team on an established schedule (annual career conversations, regular check-ins, and the development of career plans for each team member)