Project Manager - Civic Practice

EwingCole • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

EwingCole is seeking an ambitious Project Manager to join its Civic Practice in the Philadelphia or Wayne office. The Project Manager supervises staff, establishes workflows, and serves as a consistent point of contact for clients. The role independently establishes project schedules and budgets and coordinates internal and external team members. It involves resolving complex issues through effective interaction with clients and employees, aligning team capabilities with project goals, and managing resources to deliver quality design, cost-consciousness, efficiency, and strong client satisfaction.

The Project Manager leads project delivery from schematic design through construction documentation while maintaining design intent and technical quality. The position promotes and improves company quality standards, analyzes construction cost estimates against design intent and approved budgets, and develops cost-control alternatives. It also manages project fees, resources, and schedules; guides project modeling and drawings; and oversees construction administration in coordination with builders. The role incorporates sustainability goals and applies expertise in building technology, codes and accessibility, programming, planning, representation, design generation, material research, presentations, and specification writing. Foundational capability in site planning is also expected.

The position may involve responsibilities beyond the specific scope of the job description to support project success and client outcomes. A bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering is required; a master's degree is preferred. Professional licensure as a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer, or NCIDQ certification, is preferred. Candidates are expected to excel in the guidelines of preceding roles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering.
• Excels in the guidelines of preceding roles.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Professional licensure as a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer (P.E.), or NCIDQ certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, establish project workflows, and act as a consistent point of client contact.
• Establish project schedules and budgets, and coordinate internal and external team members.
• Resolve complex project issues by balancing project considerations and facilitating difficult conversations with clients and employees.
• Align team members' capabilities with project needs and goals.
• Manage project resources to achieve client satisfaction through quality design, cost-consciousness, and efficiency.
• Lead project delivery from schematic design through construction documentation, maintaining design intent and technical quality.
• Promote project quality through adherence to and ongoing improvement of company standards.
• Analyze construction cost estimates against design intent and approved budgets, and develop alternatives for controlling costs.
• Manage project fees, resources, and delivery schedules to support project profitability.
• Guide project modeling and drawings to ensure accurate project delivery.
• Manage construction administration through responsive coordination with builders while maintaining design intent and contractual requirements.
• Conceive projects with rigor to address human and environmental health impacts and meet sustainability goals.
• Apply building technology knowledge to building design.
• Ensure designs and construction documents comply with applicable codes and accessibility standards.
• Progress exploratory discussions into quantitative and functional requirements aligned with aspirational and experiential goals.
• Develop spatial configuration options through analysis of adjacencies, phasing, and expansion.
• Guide visualization of design concepts and initiate design approaches for distinctive solutions.
• Select quality materials and identify applications that account for product lifecycle.
• Present design vision through engaging, informative presentations to project stakeholders.
• Write specifications that define design intent, material qualitative requirements, and performance standards.
• Address project, sustainability, and regulatory requirements in site planning.
• Apply skills as needed beyond the specific job scope to support project success and client outcomes.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible/hybrid work options.
• Paid parental leave.
• Insurance offerings including medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager