What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Alliance Architects?
PROJECT MANAGER
ALLIANCE ARCHITECTS is an award-winning full-service architectural and engineering firm with highly experienced architects, engineers, and technical staff. Our client-focused firm serves the greater Midwest and beyond. Our core practice areas include education (all levels), municipal, cultural, multi-family, and senior living development.
We are seeking experienced candidates for the full-time position of Project Manager in either our South Bend, Indiana or Frisco, Texas offices.
Job Responsibilities:
· Report to the Principal responsible for the individual project.
· Collaborate and develop design solutions.
· Implement the design direction, develop technical drawings and specifications, and direct the overall project schedule and budget.
· Supervise, direct, and properly sequence the activities of a project team, including all design disciplines/consultants during all project phases.
· Create drawing mark-ups for Project Architects, Draftspersons and Emerging Architects to execute.
· Develop Project Specifications.
· Prepare and present design exhibits to various client audiences.
· Coordinate all client contact and maintain close working relationship at all levels throughout the project.
· Manage Construction Procurements for Single Prime General Contractors.
· Review building codes and local zoning to assure that design complies with the applicable legal standards.
· Research and select the best materials and systems for the construction of a building.
· Travel to project sites as necessary and prepare Construction Observation Reports.
· Act as a positive representative of the firm and its core values.
Requirements/Key Skills:
· NAAB accredited professional degree is preferred along with licensure in at least one State.
· Architectural registration in US and LEED AP are highly desired but not required.
· 5 to 10 years of relevant architectural experience.
· Capable of both conceptualizing a building’s design and developing construction documents for its implementation.
· Strong communication and graphic presentation skills.
· Highly organized and efficient with time; able to work on multiple deadlines at the same time.
· Ability to collaborate with others.
· Proficient in either Revit or AutoCAD.
· Other software capabilities that would be beneficial including Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, SketchUp and rendering programs such as Lumion, V-Ray, Enscape, etc.
ALLIANCE ARCHITECTS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and portfolio of your work to Chris Hartz, chartz@alliarch.com