Design Collaborative is seeking a full-time, experienced Project Manager with a passion to improve people's worlds. Specifically, we are seeking a Project Manager with prior commercial PM experience in the A/E/C industry.
Our Project Managers are responsible for drawing upon the resources and expertise of our multi-disciplinary design team and with the consultants we partner with to deliver a timely, profitable, and technically excellent project. With a collaborative team-focused approach, the Project Manager plays a critical role within Design Collaborative, leading the team, serving the client, and ultimately ensuring a successful project.
As the primary contact with the client, the Project Manager plays a key role in Business Development, including pre?proposal contacts, proposal preparation and presentations, client maintenance, and support for the firm's public relations efforts. Strong customer relations, organization, and communications skills are essential in this role.
Additionally, the Project Manager schedules and manages project personnel assignments and assists the Studio Leader in the continued growth and development of his/her team members. The ideal Project Manager can prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or equivalent experience in a construction related industry with familiarity with the design process
10+ years' experience with an Architectural firm or experience within the Construction industry
2+ years' experience as a project manager
Experience with project scheduling and planning
Experience with client relationship management
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Responsibilities
Ability to develop and motivate team members
Ability to manage multiple projects and multiple project teams
Working knowledge and understanding of Revit and BIM
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven success developing creative solutions, problem solving, and critical decision making
Experienced client relationship management skills
Key Responsibilities
Business Development / Client Relations
Manages the project process from marketing proposals through post construction client relations
Project fee development, projections tracking, and invoicing