Project Manager - Life and Work Places Market

We are seeking a Project Manager with experience leading design teams for Life and Work Places projects, initially including a major end user Headquarters project in the Southeast.

Responsibilities:


* Provide leadership and direction for the execution of the entire project..


* Senior Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of project management including client management, project scope development, design documentation, production coordination, planning, organizing, project quality control, and delivery through close-out.


* Competent in project risk, contract, and financial management.

Manage internal and external resources to ensure successful project outcome.


* Manage work on all phases of various architectural projects including assisting the Project Executive with project pursuit, preparation of presentations and proposals, project budgets and schedule.


* Manage design team through schematics, design development, and construction documents, as well as internal / external consultants.

Often interfaces with client's owner representative and / or construction manager.


* This position will primarily focus on large corporate office headquarters and high-rise construction for commercial and mixed-use projects.


* The successful candidate will understand and place emphasis on the importance of project planning and budget finances.


* They will maintain project document files, including meeting notes, financial information, client correspondence, and ultimately the project schedule.


* Maintaining communication with the project team, the Project Executive, and operations management are essential.


* Mentor junior design staff to provide design and career guidance.


* Candidate must be willing and able to travel for project assignments.


* Create and sustain client relationships, as well as foster new relationships to continue to grow our corporate/mixed-use design practice.

NOTE: This is not an IT / Technology / Network Architecture Project Management position.

Minimum Qualifications:


* Licensable degree in Architecture.


* A minimum of 5 years of job-related vertical design experience is required.

Corporate, urban, or commercial design experience is strongly preferred.


* A minimum of 8 years of project management experience is required.


* Demonstrated experience using MS Suite and MS Project (or other scheduling software)


* Ability to interact professionally and comfortably with a variety of project stakeholders such as clients, AHJ's, contractors, design team, etc.


* Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:


* Deltek Vision or other project planning software.


* REVIT Experience or familiarity with software.


* Design team experience with large ground up developments.


* Developer and end user experience a plus.

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate.

Everyone is invited ...