Project Manager

WRNS Studio seeks a Project Manager with 10 years of experience in institutional, commercial and interior projects, to work in our Seattle studio.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute complex projects, from pre-design through construction administration, on schedule and within budget
• Ensure efficient and cost-effective project execution
• Develop, gain consensus, and deliver upon project work plans, schedules, and fee proposals
• Prepares strategic plans with defined scope expectations
• Manage contracts, billings and add services with clients and consultants
• Proactively budget and forecast project costs, labor costs, and design scope increases
• Staff and oversee project team assignments and schedules
• Mentor and oversee the work of future project managers and other staff members
• Liaise with marketing, business development, and communications to pursue work and steward brand
• Serve as primary client liaison, managing communications and documentation
• Collaborate with firm partners on strategic planning, positioning, and nurturing client relationships
• Proactively research, identify and qualify new clients, markets and project opportunities
• Contact potential clients to establish a relationship and introduce the appropriate creative/account leaders
• Collaborate with marketing team to develop winning collateral, proposals and presentations
• Occasional travel to project sites or other WRNS offices

Requirements

• Professional Degree in Architecture (BArch / MArch)
• Minimum 10 years of industry experience, with proven project management and leadership skills
• Certification as a licensed professional in architecture, ideally in California
• Preferred candidate will have some experience with interior architecture, including workplace
• LEED and/or WELL accreditation preferred
• Ability to lead projects with team members located across different offices
• Experience managing mid- to large-scale projects
• Excellent writing, editing, communication, and public speaking skills
• Strategic thinking: ability to understand a prospective client’s needs, as well as identify competitive differentiators, and execute winning strategies
• Entrepreneurial spirit: ability to work both independently and in collaboration with diverse stakeholders
• Energetic, competitive spirit: driven to win and able to lead with optimism and persistence
• Strong track record of success managing key initiatives and meeting goals
• Experience permitting projects through local Authorities-Having-Jurisdiction
• Strong knowledge of local building codes
• Excellent Revit skills required
• Proficiency in Rhino, Sketchup, and Adobe Creative Suite – or a variety of conceptual design, rendering, and presentation graphics software platforms

Work location

Please note, this position is expected to work on-site. WRNS has found that working together and in-person is essential to our collaboration, communication, continuous learning, productivity and innovation.

Benefits

At WRNS Studio, we are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that is reflective of our values. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance, as well as 401(k) match, 160 hours of paid time off (PTO) per year, alternate Fridays off, paid holidays, wellness programs, incentive compensation bonuses, and professional development opportunities. In addition, WRNS Studio offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and development.

Apply with

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Portfolio/Work samples