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The role at a glance:
NBBJ Columbus is seeking a Project Manager/Project Architect can work independently and collaboratively with a team to manage Healthcare, Corporate or Commercial projects of varying sizes and lead work efforts of others, oversee the production of project deliverables, and interpret client needs. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and teamwork skills, and the motivation to engage with the array of NBBJ's resources in achieving high-performance, sustainable outcomes.
In your new role, you will:
Manage team complexity - plans, organizes, and supervises the work of a design staff of approximately 5 to 10+ individuals
Responsible for accuracy and applicability of documents for entire project(s)
Build and maintain day-to-day working relationship with client(s) and consultants
Lead decision making process with fiscal accountability and responsibility
Develop and execute a management work plan for the overall project(s)
Assist with proposal preparation and participates in client presentations/interviews
Responsible for all correspondence, reports, documentation, and general administration for the overall project(s)
Responsible for execution of project within the boundaries of the design intent
Apply sound and diversified knowledge of architectural principals for all aspects of the project(s)
Make independent decisions on architectural problems and methods
Solve problems creatively with consultants
Negotiate and draft/write contracts
Assist with business development and collaborate with other studios, as needed
Develop and leverage existing client relationship for the purposes of wining work
Interpret design concepts by collaborating with project team and translate them into workable construction systems and detailing, while maintaining design intent and advocating for design excellence.
Prepare appropriate documentation and deliverables from schematic design through construction administration in accordance with established firm and industry standard
What you will need to succeed:
10 years of professional experience in Architecture
At least 5 years of experience as a Project Manager
Experience with complex Healthcare, Corporate and Commercial projects
Bachelor's degree; B Arch or M Arch desired
Architectural licensure is required
LEED Accreditation or within 18 months of hire
Must have a proven track record as a Project Architect / Project Manager with complex projects involving work that ranges from Pre-design through Construction Administration, including contract negotiation, work plan development and the ability to work with a variety of project delivery methodologies
Excellent leadership, verbal and communication skills, and effective client relationship skills and talent for leading and working with diverse teams of designers
Knowledge of Revit and BIM delivery implications
Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Sketchup, Rhino or 3DS Max desired
Ability to lead and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
Ability to work in a collaborative, design focused open environment
Ability to travel as the project(s) requires
NBBJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer.