Architectural Project Manager - Manufacturing/Industrial
About The Position
MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to join its Client Programs Market team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The position works on global and national building programs, with a focus on project and client leadership throughout design and delivery. The Project Manager leads project teams through contract management, design, documentation, permitting, and construction administration, and manages project schedules and financial performance. The role also builds strong client relationships, upholds MG2’s design standards, and serves as the primary contact for project-related communications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or a related field.
- At least 8 years of experience in a professional architecture or design firm.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams through all phases of milestone-based project delivery.
- Basic knowledge of architectural contracts and contract execution procedures.
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrated expertise using collaboration software such as Bluebeam, Miro, and Teams.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related written communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Manufacturing/Industrial project types.
- Professional licensure.
Responsibilities
- Manage project teams through all project phases and ensure deliverables comply with the contract, schedule, budget, and MG2 quality standards.
- Ensure required contracts are in place before beginning contractual work.
- Create and maintain milestone-based project schedules and staffing workplans.
- Create and maintain detailed Project Charters, including comprehensive QA/QC plans.
- Assist with project proposals and RFP responses as requested.
- Monitor project financial status and conduct intermediate financial reviews with Team Leads or the Principal-in-Charge.
- Review monthly project invoicing and consultant billing.
- Prepare and distribute weekly project updates covering contract deliverables, finances, contracts, and permitting.
- Lead or direct internal and external project team meetings.
- Participate in quality-control procedures, including review of externally distributed deliverables.
- Oversee construction administration activities, including weekly RFI and submittal log reviews and attendance at project OAC meetings.
- Review site visit reports and punch lists before issuance.
- Host project debrief meetings after construction to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Initiate and complete project closeout in accordance with contractual obligations.
- Manage internal and external resources to maintain quality and project profitability.
- Manage team-member performance and provide feedback; for people managers, conduct monthly one-on-one check-ins and mid-year and year-end performance reviews.
Benefits
- Employer-provided employee healthcare plan and reduced-cost premium plans.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid time off.
- 7 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays.
- Employer-sponsored family planning program.
- Employer-paid parental leave.
- Learning and career development opportunities.
- Employee wellness program and Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k) program with eligible company match after a waiting period.
- Monthly employee recognition, happy hours, summer events, and an end-of-year holiday party.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
