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The role at a glance:
NBBJ seeking a Senior Project Manager who can work independently and collaboratively with a team to manage projects and lead work efforts of others, oversee the production of project deliverables, and interpret client needs. The successful candidate will have excellent communication, interpersonal, 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 large diverse design teams
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)
Lead interface with building and health authorities as well as zoning and entitlements
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)
Drive decision making on architectural problems and methods while collaboratively harnessing the expertise of the team
Solve problems creatively with consultants
Negotiate and draft/write fee proposals and contracts
Assist with business development and collaborate with other studios, as needed
Develop and leverage existing client relationships for the purposes of winning work.
Assist Practice Leaders in developing market or client campaigns and interview to win new work.
What you will need to succeed:
15+ years of professional experience in Architecture
At least 10 years of experience as a Project Manager
Bachelor's degree; B Arch or M Arch desired
Architectural licensure is preferred
Experience with complex multi-phase projects, ideally in healthcare or higher education
LEED Accreditation or within 18 months of hire
Adept in change management
Must have a proven track record as a 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
Working expertise in Bluebeam Revu, PowerPoint, Excel, and Smartsheet
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