Project Manager

Join our team at TowerPinkster and open a new door to an amazing career!

TowerPinkster, an innovative architecture, engineering, and interior design firm based in the Midwest with offices in Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky, is looking for a talented Project Manager.

Project Managers oversee projects from the conception stage through construction and completion of the project, making sure the project meets design requirements, schedule, contractual obligations, and budget goals.  This includes understanding the scope of work, planning the work, organizing the team, leading the team, and controlling the project.

The main responsibilities are project profitability, client satisfaction, and business development.

This position is in Kalamazoo, Michigan, or Grand Rapids, Michigan.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS + RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with the Principal on fee proposals, fee negotiations, and project team selection.

Assist in the development of fees based on task, market, staffing, and unit cost.

Assist in proposal development, including determining project fees, team selection, scope definition, schedule, contracts, and interviews.

Collaborate with the Principal to prepare the contract.

Collaborate on design presentations and reviews.

Collaborate with the design team on technical decisions.

Coordinate outside consultants with the owner and project team, including consultant selection, fee negotiation, invoice review, and communications.

Provide expertise in contractual negotiations and production meetings.

Create a Project Management Plan, from project conception to completion.

Manage project scope relative to contract.

Track changes in scope, schedule, and budget.

Conduct effective meetings, including agenda, meeting minutes, and progress reports.

Observe project performance and coordinate workload throughout the entire project.

Monitor the project for performance to profit and schedule goals.

Partner with the Principal regarding negotiating additional service fees from clients as they request changes to the project scope.

May, depending on the project scope, conduct construction site visits to monitor progress.

All other job duties as apparent or assigned.

CULTURE Encourage good communication among team members and across other disciplines.

Create opportunities to enhance teamwork and create inclusion, leading to a positive work environment.

Strive to cultivate equity, respect, integrity, humor, and the celebration of talent.

Promote a positive work culture by leading by example and supporting TowerPinkster Leadership CLIENT Perform business development functions, including marketing, and networking to create personal connections and involvement in professional organizations.

Participate in the process of interviewing prospective new clients to understand their needs.

Collaborate with the client in planning design, determining solutions and scope of the project to develop electrical system plans to meet client needs.

Construct the scope of work and determine a budget.

MENTORSHIP In partnership with the Manager and Supervisors, coordinate training and instruction for team members  Lead, teach, and guide other project team members to assist in their growth and development in the home office.

LEADERSHIP Monitor Quality Control of documents and projects.

Participate in organizations and other outside work activities to promote TowerPinkster and develop relationships for long-term talent selection.  All other job duties as apparent or assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in the architecture profession, master’s degree with AIA License preferred.

Ten plus years of experience in the architectural profession and project management Well-rounded knowledge of the architecture profession and workflow Knowledge of building components, construction materials, standards, and codes Business management knowledge preferred.

Experience in construction administration or knowledge of construction practices REVIT experience / AutoCAD software knowledge preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER We take a holistic approach to ensure the wellbeing of our team members.

TowerPinkster is proud to support its team members with a robust compensation and benefits package, which includes :

• Industry-leading compensation package, including paid overtime, performance bonuses, and profit       sharing.
• National award-winning culture and a supportive work environment that empowers employees to stay healthy, fulfill their interests and passions, and balance work and life goals.
• Industry-leading compensation package, including paid overtime, performance bonuses, and profit sharing.
• A collaborative work environment along with many culture connection events.
• Flexible work hours with a Work-Life Balance program providing six additional days off per year, and a healthy Paid Time Off program.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short term and long-term disability benefits, Paid community service hours.
• Annual team training and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to reach your career goals with an award-winning Firm.
• We highly encourage licensure, certification and professional organization memberships which are Firm paid.   Continued educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement program.
• Firm paid life and wellness coach for individuals and families in partnership with Ulliance.
• Culture and wellness programs include walking challenges, fitness challenges, book clubs, in-office massages, medication and more.
• Our Taking Shape Wellness program offering incentives up to $400.00 annually.
• TowerPinkster is a firm of architects, engineers, and interior designers committed to design integrity, quality, and environmental responsibility.
• Our doors opened in 1953 with just six people, and now we have more than 200 of the best employees in Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky.
• At our firm, it’s our people who make us different.
• We have the freedom to explore new ideas, the tools to create innovative strategies, and the talent to inspire our clients through interactive design.
• We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that empowers each person to be their genuine self.
• We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• For more than 70 years, we have made significant contributions to our communities through our commitment to quality, sustainable, and equitable design.

Our active DEI committee is focused on driving initiatives within three areas :