Project Architect/Project Manager

This exciting position offers the opportunity for growth into a leadership position for a project architect or project designer, to assume full responsibility for Project and Program Management in our growing Federal Studio.

Job Responsibilities
Leadership and Program Management
•    Leads client relationship from initial assessment of client needs through project delivery 
•    Manages major federal contracts, projects and multiple smaller projects to completion
•    Prepares documents and supporting materials in compliance with periodic contract reporting requirement

Project Management
•    Prepares fee proposals and successfully negotiates fees
•    Solicits, negotiates and manages consultant contracts
•    Manages projects from inception through contract administration 
•    Oversees risk management planning, identifying potential issues and developing mitigation strategies.
•    Ensures adherence to budget and schedule requirements. 
•    Manages billing and collections for assigned projects. 
•    Establishes and maintains quality control/quality assurance plans
•    Coordinate all aspects of interface with stakeholder groups 
•    Coordinate all aspects of interface with Owner review process
•    Manages projects to profitability
•    Leads integration of sustainability and resiliency principles
•    Champions BIM standards and digital collaboration tools, ensuring team alignment
 

Design, Production, Coordination and Documentation
•    Works with design and technical teams to shape design concepts
•    Coordinates engineering work to ensure compliance with design concept
•    Coordinates with Senior technical staff and design staff to facilitate technical solutions
•    Creates Contract Documents
•    Coordinate CDs to ensure compliance with firm standards, codes and standards and ADA requirements
•    For smaller projects may oversee production or create all schematic, DD and CD documents 
•    Leads construction administration efforts and coordinates industry partners and consultants

Marketing and Business Development
•    Identifies and pursues new business opportunities with existing and potential clients.
•    Participates in marketing strategy sessions and presentations
•    Ensure positive relationships resulting in additional business or referred work
 

Mentoring
•    Assign tasks, oversee work and provide feedback to staff
•    Develops skills of staff for future projects
•    Creates a positive work environment with effective team building and inter-personal skills

Education, Work Experience, and Leadership 
•    Graduate of architecture or interior design school: equivalent experience may be substituted
•    10-15 years’ experience producing design projects including 5 years managing projects
•    Registration required: Must be a Licensed Architect or Interior Designer
•    Federal security clearance preferred, eligibility required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•    Comprehensive knowledge of materials, furnishings and construction methods related to interior architecture
•    Experience with building design and envelope detailing a plus
•    Comprehensive knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA requirements
•    Proven ability to write and negotiate contracts for services, consultants and contractors
•    Proven ability to solve contract and administration issues within the established design context
•    Demonstrated ability to manage and lead all levels of staff
•    Advanced verbal and written communication skills
•    Advanced presentation and graphic communication skills
•    Familiarity with federal procurement processes and design standards
•    Advanced Revit modeling skills
•    Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills
•    Advanced MS Office Suite skills