Senior Project Manager, Civic Architecture

A Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the design and completion of architectural projects. The Senior Project Manager oversees teams that produce high quality project deliverables in construction documents. A Senior Project Manager can work on any/all phases of development Pre-Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents and Construction Administration. They report to Client Executive/Principal Architect on tasks and deliverables and work directly with him/her to ensure the facilitation of a project's completion on-time, on/underbudget, and meeting PBK's quality and client service standards. This position will specifically manage projects in the civic market sector, including but not limited to City Halls, administration buildings, libraries, community centers, public safety facilities, public works and utilities facilities.

Your Impact:

• Supervise and Manage project teams to produce quality sets of documents that comply with the deliverable requirements for all phases of the project.
• Ensure that the project conforms to contractual agreement with client, meeting all set budgets, goals, and work assignments for their project team that clearly defines project expectations.
• Ability to professionally communicate both verbally and in writing to give assignments to office support staff, consultants, and vendors (always being respectful).
• Organize and direct the architectural and/or engineering teams to execute the work in an orderly, timely, and coordinated manner.
• Willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions.
• Directs, organizes and mentors junior staff with responsibility oversight of their assignments.
• Responsible for maintaining positive client relationships throughout project. Keeps client apprised of project progress on regular basis. Initiates and maintains contact with other key project individuals for clarification, coordination and negotiation of critical issues.
• Provides leadership, resources and technical advice for the generation of construction documents including detailing and finish application, ensuring adherence to design intent and carry through.
• Support Client Executive and/or Principal Architect in supervision and delegation of work.
• Able to perform Construction Administration duties.
• Occasional travel required.

Here's What You'll Need:

• 5-Year Professional Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Architecture or related field is required.
• Architecture License strongly preferred. If candidate does not currently hold an architectural license, must be eligible for licensure.
• 10+ years of professional experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience on public-sector work for a City, County, or State is required, with preference for work within Florida.
• Experience on public safety (police/sheriff/fire/EOC/911) facility projects is preferred.
• Ability to professionally communicate both verbally and in writing to give assignments to office support staff, consultants, and vendors.
• Willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in using AutoCAD/Revit programs. Working knowledge of graphic programs (SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suites) a plus.
• Strong customer service, organizational, and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of building codes required.