Project Manager-Senior Architect

ABOUT BBS

BBS Architects, Landscape Architects & Engineers, P.C. is a NY-based, ENR New York Top 100 design firm that continually strives for excellence in providing integrated architectural, landscape architectural and M/E/P engineering solutions to help our clients successfully plan, design, and build their projects. 

BBS is a multi-disciplined firm with a wide range of consulting services located in-house, successfully delivering building and site projects for clients predominantly with K-12/higher educational backgrounds for over 40 years. With 75% of our valued staff being employed at BBS for over 10 years, and many for over 20 years, our vision is long term, and it includes the most talented individuals in the industry. At BBS you will contribute to a wide range of projects that help our clients understand the challenges placed before them today while connecting them to the future. We support a workplace culture that encourages innovation, creativity and camaraderie.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are seeking a Project Manager-Senior Architect with 10-15 years’ experience for the firm's Albany office.   This senior-level position is perfect for an independent professional who will be responsible for the day-to-day organizational, technical and production aspects for projects of varying types, complexities, scopes and budgets. The Project Manager will be required to “shepherd” project development process from conceptual design through substantial completion and final close out. Previous public-sector experience is preferred. Candidates should be dedicated self-starters, able to work on teams with Senior level staff, other Project Managers/Senior Architects, project level architects and engineers, and technical designers. He or she should also be able to function alone when necessary and should also have a dedication to the profession with a willingness to guide and mentor newer professionals.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pro-actively contribute to projects from conceptual design through construction closeout 
• Manage the production of construction documents and technical specifications for public bidding.
• Follow production schedules and meet multiple simultaneous deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and handle more than one project at a time 
• Collaborate positively with in-house design teams of other project architects and engineers, designers, technicians and outside consultants, as well as Construction Managers and client representatives.
• Meet quality control requirements, cost budgets, and time deadlines as necessary to ensure highest level of client satisfaction.
• Represent the firm at Client meetings.
• Contribute to growing our practice through new business development initiatives including but not limited to assistance with new client outreach, follow-up, and marketing.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Skills and experience will vary according to the level of the position however the following are minimal requirements of all positions:

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture (4-year degree), Bachelor of Architecture (5-year degree) preferred.
• Minimum of  10-15 years of architectural experience in an office environment, with a history of increased responsibility
• Proficiency in REVIT,  AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Excel, and Adobe.
• Strong design and graphic skills, with ability to work in Sketch-Up or other modeling/presentation software packages.
• Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills.
• Preference given to candidates with a proven track record in the local A/E/C industry within the Capital District, Hudson Valley, Mohawk Valley and Central New York regions. Previous experience in K-12 and/or municipal work a plus.
• Self-driven desire to learn and grow professionally, independence, ability to multi-task and to meet multiple simultaneous deadlines, client interaction and presentations.

 BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Comprehensive, competitive compensation package. 
• Group health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance plans
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid group life insurance. 
• Supplemental life, spousal and dependent life and AFLAC plans available.
• 401k plan. 
• Company-paid holidays, vacation and sick/personal time. 
• Professional development program, professional licensing/certifications reimbursement.

If interested, please send your resume to Joseph Rettig, AIA, LEED AP, rettig@bbsarch.com

BBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, martial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.