Project Manager

AE Design • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At AE Design, we believe great design starts with great people. Founded in 2004 on a foundation of friendship and shared vision, our firm has grown into a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional design solutions. Our culture is built on collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to excellence. We foster an environment where knowledge is shared, ideas are valued, and every team member is empowered to contribute to our success. Through proactive communication and meticulous attention to detail, we create seamless experiences for our clients-anticipating needs, solving challenges, and delivering thoughtful, responsible designs. As an integral part of the Denver AEC community, we take pride in supporting industry organizations and local nonprofits that align with our values. Sustainability, innovation, and partnership are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that our work not only meets today's needs but also contributes to a better future. At AE Design, we don't just complete projects-we build lasting relationships, provide high-touch service, and make our clients' lives easier. Our passion for design and dedication to excellence drive us forward, shaping the spaces and communities we serve. As a project manager, your leadership will be key not only to the success of your projects but to the overall growth and advancement of the firm. Your skills and experience as a designer/engineer will be called upon to educate and foster the growth of our great team and to tackle the unique complexities of various projects along the way. You will be responsible for the organization and oversight of an exciting and wide variety of project types, sharing resources with other project managers, and navigating both project and designer schedules accordingly. Coordination with designers of different levels will be required to develop project documents, not only in review but in design assistance and solutions. It's a role that requires dedication and structure but most of all compassion, mentorship, and teamwork. The end results are an amazing array of successful projects, enriching the lives of the people they serve, and a team of fun and imaginative designers/engineers who can't wait to see what's next!

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• 5-12 years of experience in the AEC industry
• Management of staff utilization rates targeting 80%
• A track record of successful responsible management of multiple projects concurrently
• Positive financial management for projects
• Experience in drafting client-consultant agreements and fee preparation
• An active presence in industry- and client-related professional organizations
• Experience supporting marketing and business development goals, building client relationships, and contributing to proposals
• The ability to communicate effectively with owners, clients, and contractors as well as co-consultants
• A highly motivated and self-directed disposition
• The ability to encourage, engage, and educate team members
• The ability to work as a team player on project teams and within the office structure
• Experience with AutoCAD and REVIT

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees and PE licensure appreciated but not required

Responsibilities

• Organization and oversight of an exciting and wide variety of project types
• Sharing resources with other project managers
• Navigating both project and designer schedules accordingly
• Coordination with designers of different levels to develop project documents, including review, design assistance, and solutions
• Work as a lead of a project team to help imagine, conceptualize and design great lighting, technology and power design, taking the team and the project through to the final punch
• Help your team present their concepts to clients and any additional stakeholders
• Peer-review design documents, schematics and specifications for approval
• Peer-review construction documents for signoff
• Source materials from a large variety of manufacturers to allow for the best solutions for the project
• Review project reports from designers to ensure schedule and budget milestones are being hit
• Be the point of contact for clients, responding in a timely and professional manner
• Weekly and monthly scheduling of team hours for successful completion of the project
• Engage in business development and marketing efforts

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefit plan (401k, HSA and more)
• An environment which supports continued education, professional development and personal growth with opportunities to learn outside of the office and through our mentorship program
• An open office, enthusiastic and collaborative coworkers, and out of office events ranging from happy hours to ski trips
• A dedication to a true work-life balance
• The chance to work on a variety of projects, and learn about low-voltage, audio/visual, special systems, commissioning and the other services we provide
• The opportunity to get out of the office for site visits, client visits, seminars and networking opportunities
• A condensed 4.5 day work week
• A great bonus incentive program
• Opportunity to help grow with a highly reputable company who does beautiful work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees