Higher Ed/Science & Advanced Manufacturing – Project Manager

Harley Ellis Devereaux • Royal Oak, MI

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About The Position

Our Higher Education and our Science/Advanced Manufacturing teams are looking to add an experienced team member to our group of talented Project Managers. The candidate should have broad expertise, with a focus on Higher Education or Science projects, and be enthused about joining HED’s shared commitment to Advancing Your World through Critical Thinking, Integrated Practice, and Design Excellence. Competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a flexible hybrid work schedule, are available. This position is open to individuals located near our office in Royal Oak (Detroit), Michigan.

Requirements

• Minimum ten years' professional experience in the A/E industry.
• Experience with Higher Education projects in the US required.
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional A/E services from business development through project close-out, including design and technical expertise.
• Experience in project financial and risk management is a must.
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills including the ability to lead, motivate, and work well with others in a design-focused environment.
• Proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible.
• Strong business acumen.
• Strategic outlook, with an eye for detail.
• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering required.
• Professional Licensure required.

Nice To Haves

• LEED Accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in all aspects of professional services while maintaining liaison between the project team, client, consultants, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction over the project.
• Collaborate with the Principal-in-Charge and the Project Architect/Engineer to create and deliver Positive Impact for clients, colleagues, and community.
• Spearhead the team’s efforts in achieving Design Excellence through establishing project Goals, defining and executing Strategies, and tracking and capturing Results.
• Lead and facilitate all project activities and processes from initial marketing efforts to post-construction evaluation.
• Manage day-to-day client relations and project activities, potentially on multiple projects at one time.
• Handle fee and contract negotiations and ongoing management, planning and schedule development and monitoring, project scope and financial management, coordination of quality reviews, and facilitation of workplans to determine staffing needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits
• Flexible hybrid work schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree