Justice Senior Project Manager

Dewberry•Peoria, IL

10h•$111,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Dewberry is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager – Justice Architect to work in our P eoria, IL office. Dewberry was established more than sixty years ago. This legacy contributes to both old and new clients to create well thought out design and implementation both then and now. Dewberry was one of the first firms in the nation to specialize in justice architecture, our team has provided expertise in this critical market segment for decades. Dewberry is committed to transformative design for restorative outcomes which can be seen through multiple award-winning courthouses, correctional and secure housing and public safety facilities at the state, local and national levels throughout the country. Our cutting-edge design focuses on supporting a healthy community by aiding and enhancing the goals of the staff and making a daily positive impact for the facility staff, those incarcerated, and visitors. This strategic hire for Dewberry’s Architecture Practice is an opportunity for the right individual to leverage their business development, client/project management, and design skills to be an integral component for the office’s growth. This is an incredible opportunity for someone who wants to utilize a diverse skill set and is ready to take on the challenges of growing a practice. The right individual will be responsible to manage a growing roster of high-profile Justice clients. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals. This position offers potential for professional growth in a great working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to assist our clients in solving their most challenging problems. Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children. In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century. anagers and Junior Design Staff. Technical proficiency and an ability to develop and maintain design intent throughout all project phases is necessary. As paeam, you will work on a variety of project types and be instrumental in the growth and development of the off

Requirements

10 + years of experience, with a diverse portfolio of public and private sector work.
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

Licensed Architect preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

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.