Project Manager, Workplace

DLR Group•Des Moines, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

DLR Group is seeking a Project Manager to support projects in its Workplace sector. The position is based in Des Moines, Iowa. The Project Manager oversees one or more projects, managing project teams and coordinating with external consultants while ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, fees, quality standards, and design excellence. The role is also accountable for project financial success. As an employee-owner, the Project Manager is expected to apply financial acumen to help the firm grow profitably. DLR Group’s Workplace practice serves end users and developers across the United States with services including core and shell architecture, tenant improvement, interior design, workplace strategy, engineering, and building performance optimization. The firm uses distributed leadership to assemble teams for workplace projects and programs of varying sizes and locations. DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with the option to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays. Applicants should submit a current portfolio or work samples in PDF format.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design.
At least 8 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years as a project manager working specifically on Workplace or Office projects.
Proficiency in Vantagepoint, Planifi, INDEPRO, and Microsoft Suite, including Project.
High proficiency in standard A/E/I/P software.
Strong working knowledge of design techniques, tools, and sustainable design principles used to produce technical plans, drawings, and models.
Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills, with the ability to multitask while maintaining high-quality standards.
Working knowledge of local building and zoning codes.
Submit a current portfolio or work samples in PDF format.

Nice To Haves

Professional licensure.

Responsibilities

Support business development by participating in RFQ, RFP, and interview processes.
Assist in negotiating scopes of services and fees, and prepare agreements with clients and consultants.
Ensure client and project information is accurately entered and updated in project management systems.
Develop project plans, including schedules, milestones, and staffing, and adjust them as needed.
Lead and coordinate project teams, vendors, and consultants to meet client expectations for scope, quality, budget, and schedule.
Monitor project milestones and deliverables and ensure submittals meet quality standards.
Communicate project status, identify needed adjustments, and propose solutions for client-directed changes.
Provide leadership and performance feedback, and contribute to recruiting project team members.
Communicate clearly with clients to support project progress and timely decisions.
Collaborate with design leaders to ensure compliance with quality standards and integrate design expertise throughout project phases.