Project Manager

This position has been filled - Job#: 453365314

Job Summary

• Responsible for managing project budget, work plans, consultants and schedule. Communicates key deliverable dates to project team. Tracks fees and labor costs for conformance to contract.
• Prepares and executes subcontracts for consultants and is responsible for monitoring consultant scope with the Owner.
• Participates in selected marketing and business development opportunities.
• Prepares fee proposals including work plans identifying scope. Negotiates the contract for new work based on this work plan in conjunction with Principal in Charge.
• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the Project Leadership Team (i.e. Project Designer, Project Architect, and Principal in Charge).
• Exercises authority over day-to-day activity of assigned projects.
• Fosters on-going communication through team meetings, generation of meeting minutes, and up-date memos to project team including consultants.
• Ensures project documentation and contracts are in compliance with the standards set forth by Populous policy.
• Provides office leadership including professional development coaching and mentoring staff.
• Defines staff requirements for projects as needed or directed. May make recommendations to senior management for staff promotions/terminations. May participate in interviews and recruiting of professional staff.
• Contribute to architectural design development, drawings, in support of overall project goals when requested and directed by the Principal in Charge.

• Exceptional communication skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture from an accredited program or equivalent in education or experience.
• 5-10 years of experience in architectural practice with prior management experience in all phases of projects.
• Project Management experience with sports and entertainment projects, performing arts, convention centers, hospitality, and aviation a strong plus.
• Understanding of architectural modeling, parametric design, advanced project delivery methods and drawing software and production.
• Registered Architect with current license is required.
• NCARB registration preferred.
• LEED Accreditation not required, but a plus.
• Strong relationship-building and problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of design, construction methodologies and material application.
• Knowledge of architectural building systems.
• Thorough understanding of project work plans, schedules, staffing, and budgets with an interest in financial management a must.
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
• Ability to manage multiple small to large scale projects of complex scope.