PROJECT MANAGER, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

LOCATION: Raleigh, NC

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree

REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Professional architectural license preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE: 8 years, 3 years of project management experience with a focus on S&T Projects

About JacobsWyper Architects: We are in the business of transformation. Together with our clients and partners, we envision spaces where people are freed to work more productively, make discoveries, and live healthier and more joyful lives.

We love what we do. And we work not just for the love of architecture and design, but to satisfy our calling to improve the quality of life in our communities, both today and in the sustainable future. Our process is collaborative by design.

We value and develop long-term partnerships with clients across a broad range of industries and institutions. By leveraging the design intelligence of the group, and making connections across industries and disciplines, we see farther than any of us could alone. That’s how innovation happens.

We have a culture that values responsiveness, hard work, creative problem solving and design excellence, and a respect for the environment we inhabit. We are able and responsible designers and partners, creating environments that we need and use, supporting the life of our community.

Why we’re looking for you: We are looking for a qualified designer that is aligned with our values to join our award-winning architectural, planning, and interior design firm. We seek professionals to work across our Philadelphia, PA, Raleigh, N.C and Austin, TX offices that will bring knowledge, experience, and expertise to the role of Project Manager with a strong focus on science & technology projects. This role will be an integral part of the design team for learning environments, research facilities and other specialty project types for a broad range of clients in the Science & Tech, Private Commercial, and Educational sectors.

JOB SUMMARY:

The S&T Focused Project Manager will focus on planning and execution of projects from inception through completion. Project Manager will engage directly with clients to track and organize project progress, collaborate with other team members, and occasionally review the work of team members and/or consultants while developing design and technical solutions throughout all phases of a project. Project Manager will also be responsible for sub consultants and engineering partners under the design contract.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Manage all aspects of a project with expertise on projects of various scales and technical complexities.

· Assist with proposal development and estimating fees and scope of services with the Partner-In-Charge

· Prepare work plans to support the Partner-In-Charge and communicate plan to project team and verify progress to meet contractual obligations.

· Manage all project financial performance indicators through Deltek including the monitoring of design fees.

· Attend client meetings and regularly interfaces with clients and consultants.

· Coordinate with Project Architect(s) on a regular basis to ensure projects are executed according to clients’ goals and expectations.

· Serves as the primary client liaison to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion.

· Advocate for teamwork, superior client service and design excellence and encourages team members and consultants to keep these as a priority throughout the duration of a project.

· Executes quality control assurance in the project plan and ensures measures for quality control are included within the project fee.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

· Project management experience with clients in sectors including Higher Ed, Pharmaceutical, Biopharma & Biotech, and other Science & Tech Industries

· An understanding of lab planning and the guidelines and codes that inform the design of Science & Tech facilities.

· Ability to plan and organize a project as well as track progress and redirect resources as needed.

· Ability to evaluate and guide the work of others on the team, as well as educate project team members on industry standards and procedures.

· Strong presentation skills, both in the development of a visual presentation, as well as the ability to verbally present well

· Support proposal efforts to work planning and fee assessment.

· Ability to create work plans from proposals and contracts.

· Excellent client service and relationship skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

· Has technical proficiency and experience in detailing and specification writing.

· Demonstrates experience with complex building types in both new construction and renovation projects.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Projects.

· Proficiency in Revit

· Knowledge of cGMP is a plus.

· Knowledge of Hazardous Materials code analysis is a plus.

· An interest or expertise in sustainable design is a plus.

EDUCATION:

· Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in architecture

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

· Out-of-state project related travel may be required.

Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are currently unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Yearly bonus

Experience level:

• 8 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA