At Browning Day, our portfolio spans a broad range of project types within civic, cultural, healthcare, higher education, faith-based, hospitality, mixed-use, preservation and reuse, sports and wellness, and the workplace. Our success is based on the client's vision coming to life and includes a team of Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, and support staff who solve complex design problems. We are seeking a Project Manager who will add their skills and creativity to our diverse projects.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
- The role will manage project schedules, staffing, fee development, financial performance, contractual compliance, documentation, client interaction, consultant oversight, overall project administration, and lead the production team.
- Integral in guiding the internal team and external consultants working toward the common goal.
- Mentor team members and assist in staff performance evaluations.
- Support focused marketing and business development initiatives.
- Provide regular status updates to the Studio Director and Principal-in-Charge.
- Conduct programming efforts, including information gathering, site/building analysis, and site/building inventory of existing conditions, identifying opportunities and constraints.
- Forecast and adjust staffing needs to meet project scope.
- Ensure documentation and timely distribution of all meeting notes to the project teams.
- Incorporate and consider sustainable design solutions into all projects.
- Coordinate QA/QC and design reviews at each project phase.
- Oversee the construction administration phase, responding to RFIs, ASIs, shop drawings, field site reviews, and reports.
- Lead project teams in all stages of the project, from planning and concept design to construction documents and site visits.
- Partner with Human Resources (HR) on performance management of team members, emerging leaders, recruiting, training, and onboarding new hires.
- Incorporates and considers sustainable design solutions into all projects.
- Responsibilities vary based on experience, interests, and business needs
- Other tasks as assigned
Browning Day provides reasonable accommodation to individuals in accordance with federal, state, and local law.
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Passion for the industry and leading teams toward a common goal.
- Foster mutual trust and confidence by developing solid relationships (internal and external).
- Advanced creative talent in the communication of complex design concepts.
- Advanced skill in prioritizing multiple tasks/projects for the teams in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines and provide high-quality service to clients.
- Ability to solve problems, specifically interpreting multiple stakeholders' input.
- In-depth understanding of or ability to learn leadership and management fundamentals by partnering with HR to ensure compliance with the company’s best practices and policies.
- Advanced ability to notice details, review, write, and edit.
- Excellent communicator: verbal, written, training, and public speaking.
- Proficient-to-advanced knowledge of the following:
- Site and building regulations and safety/ADA/FHA/zoning code.
- Construction methodology and material application
- Zoning, codes, ADA/FHA/accessibility requirements, and applicable codes for site design considerations.
- Proficient-to-advanced experience in the following:
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint);
- Scheduling software (Team Gantt);
- Sketchup, Revit, AutoCAD, and 3D rendering software (Lumion);
- Online project management software.
- 10-plus years in a related field of Architecture.
- Preferred 10+ years of professional experience in architecture, with 5 years in leading projects.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture from an accredited institution, or equivalent professional experience.
- Preferred: Licensed Architect or working toward licensure.
- Satisfactory completion of a background screening.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- Full-time, exempt position with competitive compensation and paid time off.
- Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and other supplemental insurance.
- Company-paid disability (long- and short-term) and life insurance.
- A 3% contribution to a 401(k) retirement plan with no vesting period.
- Opportunity to earn an annual bonus.
- Hybrid remote work environment with flexible schedule.
- Chance to be a part of a creative and supportive team.
Browning Day believes that diversity drives innovation and collaboration. We are dedicated to being an equal-opportunity employer and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We base employment decisions on qualifications, experience, merit, and business needs. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.