Senior Project Manager - Multifamily Housing

JLG Architects•Grand Forks, ND

About The Position

SUMMARY Senior Project Managers co-lead or lead pursuits and run the most complex large-scale projects. While keeping the big picture in mind, you understand the client and project’s needs, chart the course, foster relationships and monitor progress to ensure your team is on track to meet budgets, schedules, and goals. You do this all while providing quality documents and a highly satisfied client and team experience. Why JLG? Because we work together to empower the future of architecture and design, driving dynamic solutions that make lives better. We are employee owners, collectively invested in the success of our clients, communities, and each other. Our candidates bring a diverse background of talent, a spirit of collaboration, and an enduring desire to help others thrive. At JLG, you will find inspiration to ignite change, challenge the status quo, and build resilient foundations for the next generation of education, healthcare, sports, and civic, cultural, and commercial service.

Requirements

3+ years of multi-family housing is required
10 years of business, architecture or project management experience
Bachelors degree in Business, Project Management or related field
Evidence of successful achievements of project goals, budgets, and schedules for projects with a $30M construction budget
Highly-developed problem solver, and verbal, graphic, and written communicator
Demonstrated negotiation skills with ability to gain client confidence, hold difficult conversations, and display confidence in public speaking and presentations
Clear understanding of architectural business and construction process to budget, plan, and deliver throughout a project
Advanced knowledge of building code, science, and project processes

Nice To Haves

Current Architectural Licensure
Evidence of community stewardship with the ability to create brand awareness and build relationships to win work
Revit proficiency
Evidence of successful achievements of project goals, budgets, and schedules for projects with a $50M construction budget

Responsibilities

Meet/Exceed profit plan and achieve BD targets.
Follow Front End Alignment process to create, evaluate, and align scope, along with resources and compensation prior to issuing proposals.
Co-Lead or Lead in proposal writing and interviews. Create raving fans, repeat clients, and client referrals.
Develop and maintain a workplan to meet project goals and schedule. Hold team accountable for tasks and milestones.
Obtain buy-in and guide client through decisions and the design process.
Provide High Quality Documents. Achieve a QA rating 4 & CO < 2%; client satisfaction rating 80%+
Follow JLG processes to provide high quality documents that meet JLG and industry standards, as well as code and technical requirements.
Ensure documents are well coordinated and meet project program and goal outcomes.
All other duties as assigned.