Sr. Project Manager - Architecture

Cooper Carry•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of a project through completion. Under the direction of a Principal or Director, the role leads a team to achieve client satisfaction, strong financial performance, effective contract administration, and complete documentation for high-quality complex projects and/or multiple projects simultaneously. The position may directly supervise architects and designers, including training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, and helping resolve problems, in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. The role requires travel to job sites or meetings. Most work is performed while sitting, with the ability to move through the office and participate in site visits by walking or assisted means. There are no lifting requirements. Cooper Carry is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer that values workplace diversity and provides a drug-free workplace.

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 project software, including Revit, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam or Adobe PDF review software.
Demonstrated office and field construction administration skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead large teams of professionals to meet complex project objectives.
Very strong communication, coordination, and organization skills.
Very strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Follow Cooper Carry and client guidelines and meet project deadlines and budgets.
Maintain knowledge of Cooper Carry projects and resources.
Develop project strategic work plans and schedules.
Serve as the primary client liaison and bring schedules, budgets, and scope of work to completion to the client’s satisfaction.
Manage client budgets, schedules, 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 with technical and design-oriented documentation as needed.
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, supervise architects and designers, including training, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding employees, identifying problematic behavior or performance, and assisting with problem resolution.
Travel to job sites or meetings.