Senior Project Manager/Architect – Wellness

Bergmeyer Associates•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a high-energy, resourceful Senior Project Manager / Architect with a positive, client-focused work style to lead project teams across our growing portfolio of national wellness and healthcare clients. This individual thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment; someone who is equally comfortable managing multiple simultaneous projects in jurisdictions across the country and cultivating trusted, long-term client relationships. The position is based in our Boston office. Our Wellness practice is a fast-growing practice area, encompassing a diverse range of healthcare, wellness, and experience-driven environments, including senior health facilities, primary and specialty care clinics, fitness centers, and spa environments, while continuing to expand into other evolving wellness-focused typologies. We define ourselves as a collaborative because this is the trait that lies at the heart of how we work… Collaboratively. We are thinkers and doers. We are visionary and grounded. We are design-focused and results-oriented. We don’t believe design happens in a vacuum, nor do we believe in big reveals. We believe the best solutions are co-authored, and that design is an iterative process. We like dialogue and debate, and we believe everyone has a voice because there are never any bad ideas. We put the customers at the heart of everything we create, which means: n every design is created from a place of relentless curiosity n we dive deep to inhabit the personas of our end users n we pressure test our concepts against one metric above all others: have we exceeded expectations of those who experience the spaces we create? We’re also champions for diversity as a design collaborative, drawing from all experience levels and cultural backgrounds within our team of “Bergies” – intentionally staffing project teams inclusively to represent the diverse perspectives of the world around us. We tend to do our best work with those that feel the same way … Are you that somebody?

Requirements

Professional degree in Architecture
10-15 years of relevant experience, with demonstrated experience managing high-volume, fast-track programs across multiple simultaneous projects
Experience leading both interior design and architectural projects from feasibility through construction close-out
Client services and account management experience required

Nice To Haves

Architecture licensure preferred; rollout program management skills are the priority
LEED AP accreditation a plus
Familiarity with healthcare regulatory programs such as CMS PACE requirements or AAAASF (QuadA) accreditation standards is a plus; these can be learned on the job
Proficiency with Revit and Bluebeam; Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office a plus
Multi-state permitting and jurisdictional navigation experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Manage a high-volume portfolio of fast-track wellness and healthcare projects simultaneously, from site feasibility through construction close-out; maintaining quality, schedule, and client satisfaction across all
Drive project schedules through accelerated CD and construction phases, keeping multiple project teams aligned and on deadline in a calm but urgent manner
Lead preparation of schematic design, design development, and construction documents with project teams, consultants, contractors, and vendors
Navigate building and zoning departments across jurisdictions nationwide to secure project approvals
Manage construction phase services and project close-outs
Coordinate between landlords, MEP engineers, structural engineers, and other consultants with technical expertise and precision
Lead in-house teams through existing conditions site surveys, entitlement analyses, and code and accessibility reviews as part of due diligence
Serve as a trusted, positive, and proactive primary point of contact for multiple clients across the wellness and healthcare sector
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Navigate brand standards fluently, translating client program requirements into project-specific design solutions
Manage program finances including fee proposals, contracts, and internal and external budgets
Review and generate contracts
Lead and mentor a collaborative project team with the expectation of growing alongside the practice; this is a role for someone who wants to help build something, not just manage what already exists
Mentor and motivate project team members, fostering growth in design, technical, and leadership skills
Model strong organizational and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
For the right candidate, this role offers the opportunity to grow into a business development capacity; participating in client pitches, expanding account relationships, and contributing to firm growth as experience in the role deepens