Justice Project Manager

Dewberry•Fairfax, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Project Manager – Justice Architect to join their team. This role involves managing a growing roster of high-profile Justice clients and contributing to the growth of the office's practice. The position offers potential for professional growth, a great working environment, and the opportunity to apply the latest technology. Dewberry has a long legacy in justice architecture, focusing on transformative design for restorative outcomes in courthouses, correctional facilities, and public safety buildings. The firm emphasizes supporting healthy communities and enhancing the goals of staff, those incarcerated, and visitors through cutting-edge design. This strategic hire is an opportunity for an individual to leverage business development, client/project management, and design skills.

Requirements

10 + years of experience, with a diverse portfolio of public and private sector work.
Licensed Architect required.
Proficiency in Revit, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Google SketchUp.
Demonstrated ability to lead project teams, clients, consultants, and contractors.
Collaborative approach to all aspects of the practice.
Expert knowledge of local code requirements and ability to efficiently interface with agencies having jurisdiction.
Confident and effective interpersonal and time management skills.
Comfortable participating in Business Development and marketing activities.
Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

Nice To Haves

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Manage a growing roster of high-profile Justice clients.
Leverage business development, client/project management, and design skills.
Manage a growing roster of high-profile Justice clients.
Utilize a diverse skill set and take on the challenges of growing a practice.
Work closely with the Office Leadership to diversify and expand the Company and office Portfolio.
Work closely with Clients, managing relationships and day-to-day individual project needs.
Work closely with internal Teams to conceptualize, design and produce project documentation.
Participate in Business Development and Marketing activities, independently and in conjunction with others, including RFPs and Interview.
Work directly with new & existing Clients to develop and maintain robust relationships, including day-to-day Project Management for key project.
Supervise internal teams in the preparation of design deliverables for all phases of design.
Set, monitor and maintain project budgets, work plans, and schedules through all phases of the design process.
Responsible for developing scope / fees and managing project budget, client/consultant invoices, agreements and contracts.
Responsible for managing project team(s); advises Architect in Responsible Charge/ Office Director of resource and schedule needs.
Develops proposals with assistance of PIC(s) and/or Architect in Responsible Charge/Office Director; Participates in client interviews and development of marketing collateral.
Reviews and assures document accuracy for client(s), consultant(s) and project team(s).
Responsible for QA/QC processes coordination and compliance with the office’s Quality Advocate and Architect of Record; evaluates and assures intent of recommendations are implemented; assures “lessons learned” are communicated to all staff.