Budget Management, Budgeting, Building Codes, Business Development, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Environmental Design, Interior Design, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Project, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional License, Project Development, Project Lifecycle, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Request for Proposals (RFP), Status Reports, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Drawing, Thought Leadership, Time Management, Writing Skills, Zoning
LOCATION
Sacramento, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
We have an opening for a Project Manager. This role could be based in the following cities:
Los Angeles
Riverside
Sacramento
About our K-12 Education Sector
Our team of educators, researchers, anthropologists, planners, architects, engineers, building performance experts, and interior designers draw from evidence-based design to aid schools in bridging the gap from old and new to improve all facets of operations, and elevate learning through design. Understanding the rapid pace of technological, social, and cultural change, our K-12 Education Studio works with schools across the country to navigate this change to better serve communities and improve educational experiences and outcomes for students.
Position Summary
As a Project Manager at DLR Group, you will oversee all aspects of one or more projects, including managing project teams, coordinating with external consultants, and ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and fees. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of quality and design excellence throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, you will be accountable for the financial success of the project, ensuring it remains on track and within budget.
If you are a collaborative thought leader with a strategic mindset this might be the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee owned and as such you'll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably.
What You Will Do
Support business development by participating in RFQ, RFP, and interview processes
Assist in negotiating scope of services, fees, and preparing agreements with both clients and consultants
Ensure accurate input and updates of client and project information into project management systems
Develop comprehensive project plans, including schedules, milestones, and staffing, and adjust as needed
Lead and coordinate project teams, vendors, and consultants to meet client expectations for scope, quality, budget, and schedule
Monitor and track project milestones, deliverables, and ensure submittals meet quality standards
Communicate project status reports, identify necessary adjustments, and propose solutions for client-directed changes
Provide leadership, performance feedback, and contribute to recruitment of project team members
Establish clear communication with clients to ensure project progress and timely decisions are made
Collaborate with design leaders to ensure compliance with quality standards and integrate design expertise into all project phases
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design
Minimum of 8 years of professional experience, including 3 years as a project manager, specifically working with education/public projects
Professional licensure preferred, but not required
Proficient in Vantagepoint, Planifi, INDEPRO, and Microsoft Suite (including Microsoft Project)
High proficiency in standard A/E/I/P software
Strong working knowledge of design techniques, tools, and sustainable design principles for producing technical plans, drawings, and models
Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with the ability to multitask while maintaining high-quality standards
Working knowledge of local building and zoning codes
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