Sr. Project Manager - Architecture

Cooper Carry•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of projects through completion. Under the direction of a Principal or Director, this role leads teams to achieve client satisfaction, strong financial performance, effective contract administration, and thorough documentation for high-quality complex projects and/or multiple projects simultaneously. The role may directly supervise architects and designers, including training, planning and assigning work, directing and evaluating performance, rewarding employees, identifying performance concerns, and helping resolve problems in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. The position requires a registered or licensed architect with a bachelor’s-level degree from an accredited architectural program and at least 15 years of industry experience. The Senior Project Manager must have strong financial and budgeting skills, knowledge of building systems and design-phase documentation, proficiency with relevant project software, and the ability to lead large professional teams. Travel to job sites or meetings is required. Most work is performed sitting, with movement through the office and participation in site visits by walking or assisted means; there are no lifting requirements.

Requirements

Registered or licensed architect.
Bachelor’s-level degree from an accredited architectural program.
Minimum 15+ years of industry experience.
Very strong financial, budgeting, and monitoring skills.
Strong understanding of building systems and documentation for all phases of design.
Proficiency in software required to complete projects, including Revit, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam or Adobe PDF review software.
Demonstrated skills in office and field construction administration.
Demonstrated ability to lead large teams of professionals to meet complex project objectives.
Very strong communication, coordination, and organization skills.
Very strong presentation skills.
Ability to travel to job sites or meetings.
Ability to move throughout the office and participate in site visits, by walking or through assisted means.

Responsibilities

Adhere to Cooper Carry and client guidelines and meet project deadlines within budget.
Maintain knowledge of Cooper Carry projects and resources.
Develop project strategic work plans and schedules.
Serve as the primary client liaison to bring schedules, budgets, and scopes of work to completion and achieve client satisfaction.
Manage client budgets, schedules and programs; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks; and project staffing.
Participate at the appropriate level in developing and administering owner and consultant agreements.
Support project teams as needed with technical and design-oriented documentation.
Participate in proposal and marketing efforts and presentations.
Assist in developing the firm’s design standards.
Maintain base-state registration and professional affiliations.
Negotiate consultant contracts as required.
Promote a collaborative team atmosphere.
Contribute to project, studio, and firm quality and success, including participating in QA/QC reviews and ensuring adherence to firm quality-control processes.
Participate in staff professional development and performance management.
As applicable, train, plan and assign work to, and direct architects and designers; appraise performance; reward employees; identify problematic behavior or performance; and assist with problem resolution.