Architectural Project Manager | Data Centers

Overview

At Corgan we are passionate about great design but the best thing we build is each other. Here, you’ll find camaraderie and collaboration as abundantly as curiosity and creativity. Corgan is a welcoming and supportive environment that provides significant career advantages. You’ll find room to grow, freedom to explore — and the safety to fail. Thank you for your interest in joining our curious, passionate, hardworking team. 

Corgan is actively recruiting a dynamic Architectural Project Manager to join the firm as part of our Data Centers team. Tackle these responsibilities alongside a team of creative, highly motivated individuals who are passionate about their work and ready to collaborate to achieve outstanding results. Our ideal team member is passionate and progressively seeking more responsibilities to expand their expertise. 

Responsibilities

Project Managing-

• Anticipate, understand and manage client expectations
• Establish and manage project schedules. 
• Completion of projects on time and within fee budget
• Administration of construction phase procedures and documentation (shop drawings/submittals, requests for information, and addenda/clarifications)
• Manage all facets of project production resulting in a thorough set of documents.  Oversee quality assurance processes and quality control of project documents
• Development and presentation of appropriate technical solutions to project stakeholders. Development and communication of appropriate project phasing. Develop effective project directives, outlines, projections, schedules, and strategies over the course of the project. Identify solutions and effectively resolve technical challenges

Leadership-

• Provide leadership to staff by identifying project studio team members’ roles and responsibilities, leveraging their strengths, providing stretch opportunities, and offering mentorship
• Lead and encourage open dialogue with project team regarding design and technical ideation and facilitate appropriate solutions. Motivate the project team to meet project goals through encouragement and/or course correction. Drive each project team to seek innovation in design solutions in an ongoing spirit of curiosity, continuous improvement, and increased project performance.  Drive the coordination of internal staff, external consultants and other stakeholders to achieve a cohesive and collaborative project team.

Business Development-

• Develop competitive fee structures reflecting defined scope of services for project pursuits
• Actively explore and recognize new business opportunities through professional networks

And, Of Course-

• Understand and apply appropriate industry standards and construction practices
• Oversees, and is responsible for, the identification, understanding and documentation of regulatory agencies’ requirements, as well as recognizing and resolving code-related design issues
• Demonstrate, share, and appropriately apply, new methodologies, practices, codes, and products
• Maintain awareness of, and appropriately apply, new methodologies, practices, codes, and products
• Attend and conduct presentations
• Manage client relations

Qualifications

• Education: Professional, NAAB accredited degree in Architecture or equivalent is required
• Certification: Professional registration 
• Experience: 8 years of experience in commercial architecture, including- 
  • Experience managing large teams on large-scale projects (required) 
  • Experience preparing all stages of design documentation, performing construction administration, and consultant coordination are required 
  • Proficiency or experience with managing overall project fees and schedules
• Technology: Revit proficiency strongly preferred; experience with other 3D software is a plus
• Exhibit strong marketing and client relations experience and capabilities
• Display strengths in master planning, conceptual design, and technical excellence

Corgan creates opportunities for personal and professional growth that bring out the best in ourselves and those around us by sharpening skills, leveraging technology, and encouraging communication. Our commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering. Our passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other. Corgan promotes a healthy work-life balance by removing obstacles and allowing you to focus on what you love doing, both inside and outside the office.   Join Corgan and help make amazing places at a place that makes you amazing! 

*Only applications received through our website will be considered. For design positions, please also be sure to upload your portfolio or review of your application will be delayed.*   EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet 

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