What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Architecture position at BL COMPANIES INC?
Project Manager - Architecture
BL Companies has two exciting opportunities for motivated and proactive Architects in the Northeast. The first role is focused on managing and growing a dedicated program with one of the firm's most established clients, leading small to medium-sized warehouse, industrial, and retail projects with the potential to expand into larger and more complex opportunities.
The second role offers the opportunity to manage and lead a diverse portfolio of retail, commercial, and residential projects, varying in size, scope, and complexity. Both positions provide direct client engagement, project leadership responsibilities, and the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of BL Companies' architectural practice.
A successful candidate is a Registered Architect with 8 years’ experience in successfully managing ground-up buildings and existing building renovations. The ideal candidate will also have experience in directly managing employees and overseeing projects through completion, including the entire permitting phase.
This role is responsible for managing the entire project, including project financial performance, client interaction, and technical/design aspects of ground up and expansion/renovation projects, ensuring timely completion of construction documents and permitting processes. This position requires coordinating multidisciplinary teams, overseeing project timelines and profitability, and participating in business development efforts.
Responsibilities Include:
- Oversee and drive all technical and design aspects of the project through completed sets of construction documents
- Manage building permitting processes in multiple jurisdictions throughout the east coast and have a developed sense of how to expedite those processes.
- Plan, coordinate, communicate and facilitate activities of multiple disciplines on projects from conception through completion
- Develop, manage, and monitor internal workplans to ensure successful completion of projects in multiple locations at various stages of completion
- Monitor and report on internal and external measures on project profitability and performance
- Participate in the business development and proposal process as well as contract negotiations
- Manage multiple staff and determine staffing needs and recommend project personnel
Required Experience:
- Registered Architect
- 8 years of project management or project architect experience with a focus on multi-location rollouts
- Supervisory experience
- Knowledge of permitting requirements
- Experience designing/updating projects in Revit required
BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding.
Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.