Project Manager II / Architect

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager II / Architect

A firm with its roots headquartered in Detroit known globally for their projects and vision.

Responsibilities:

Primary leadership responsibility in managing both the client relationship and project success, as measured in client satisfaction, work quality, profitability, and project staff professional development.

Manage all phases of our mid-size/larger projects through construction including budgeting, scheduling, planning, design, and construction documents, with a focus on our mid-size/larger projects.

Coordinates all communication between the client and firm, ensuring timely resolution of client concerns and management of business issues including contracts and additional services.

Establishes, maintains, and documents regular project-related meetings including client, internal team, and consultants’ meetings.

Monitors the performance of the project team and approach, to ensure that our quality standards and design goals are met.

Considers risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability.

Follows through with post-contract administration (e.g., follow up calls to ensure satisfaction and source additional marketing leads, maintains the relationship with the client)

Completely integrates the design and technical aspects of a project.

Initiates, documents, and maintains project setup, including contract review, project process and filing procedures, work authorizations and assisting accounting in timely distribution of invoices.

Responsible for meeting or exceeding the financial goals established for the project and providing timely and appropriate information to Accounting to initiate invoicing.

Has direct contact responsibility with clients and associated consultants, to ensure timely collections and management of delinquent accounts receivables.

Ensures the orderly and complete preparation, distribution and retention of all projects written records.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field

Basic understanding of and experience with Revit and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

License, LEED AP, PMP preferred but not required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software

Authorized to work in the U.S.