Architecture Project Manager - Education, Science, Sport

HDR•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

HDR is seeking a Project Manager for its Higher Education, Science, and Sport Architecture Practice in Atlanta. The role contributes to projects including academic buildings, research and laboratory environments, student life and recreation facilities, and athletic and performance venues. The Project Manager works with multidisciplinary design teams, clients, and contractors across the United States to deliver facilities that address climate and resource challenges, provide sustainable solutions, and improve quality of life in the communities served. The role directs and coordinates project teams from initiation through close-out, managing project scope, staffing, schedule, budget, client relationships, and deliverables. The Project Manager may oversee large multidisciplinary projects or technically complex medium-sized projects, manage several projects concurrently, support marketing and contractual activities, implement quality assurance and quality control procedures, and mentor less-experienced Project Managers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
Seven years of related experience.
At least two years of project management experience.
Registered Architect.
Ability to lead a project team.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Project.
Good planning and mentoring skills.
Commitment to actively participating in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification.
Five years of experience working on architecture projects involving higher education, science/research, academic, or athletic facilities.
LEED accreditation and experience with or interest in sustainable and regenerative design practices, including low-carbon and healthy materials, LEED, SDGs, and the Living Building Challenge (LBC).
Familiarity with wellness and design excellence frameworks such as Fitwel, WELL, and the AIA Framework for Design Excellence.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a team environment.
Local candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate single- or multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle, from development and initiation to close-out.
Take responsibility for all aspects of large multidisciplinary projects or technically complex medium-sized projects involving a large project staff.
Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
Establish and maintain client relationships, and participate in marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
Conduct work sessions for deliverable development with staff and stakeholders.
Coordinate staffing and workload through the project lifecycle and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
Track project finances and coordinate or adjust team efforts to keep work within the agreed budget and schedule.
Work with Accounting, Operational, and Business leadership on periodic project reviews.
Implement QA/QC procedures.
Supervise large project staffs and mentor less-experienced Project Managers.
Perform other duties as needed.