This exciting position offers the opportunity for growth into a leadership position for a project architect or project designer, to assume full responsibility for Project and Program Management in our growing Federal Studio.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership and Program Management
- Leads client relationship from initial assessment of client needs through project delivery
- Manages major federal contracts, projects and multiple smaller projects to completion
- Prepares documents and supporting materials in compliance with periodic contract reporting requirement
Project Management
Prepares fee proposals and successfully negotiates feesSolicits, negotiates and manages consultant contractsManages projects from inception through contract administrationOversees risk management planning, identifying potential issues and developing mitigation strategies.Ensures adherence to budget and schedule requirements.Manages billing and collections for assigned projects.Establishes and maintains quality control / quality assurance plansCoordinate all aspects of interface with stakeholder groupsCoordinate all aspects of interface with Owner review processManages projects to profitabilityLeads integration of sustainability and resiliency principlesChampions BIM standards and digital collaboration tools, ensuring team alignmentDesign, Production, Coordination and Documentation
Works with design and technical teams to shape design conceptsCoordinates engineering work to ensure compliance with design conceptCoordinates with Senior technical staff and design staff to facilitate technical solutionsCreates Contract DocumentsCoordinate CDs to ensure compliance with firm standards, codes and standards and ADA requirementsFor smaller projects may oversee production or create all schematic, DD and CD documentsLeads construction administration efforts and coordinates industry partners and consultantsMarketing and Business Development
Identifies and pursues new business opportunities with existing and potential clients.Participates in marketing strategy sessions and presentationsEnsure positive relationships resulting in additional business or referred workMentoring
Assign tasks, oversee work and provide feedback to staffDevelops skills of staff for future projectsCreates a positive work environment with effective team building and inter-personal skillsEducation, Work Experience, and Leadership
Graduate of architecture or interior design school : equivalent experience may be substituted10-15+ years’ experience producing design projects including 5+ years managing projectsRegistration required : Must be a Licensed Architect or Interior DesignerFederal security clearance preferred, eligibility requiredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of materials, furnishings and construction methods related to interior architectureExperience with building design and envelope detailing a plusComprehensive knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA requirementsProven ability to write and negotiate contracts for services, consultants and contractorsProven ability to solve contract and administration issues within the established design contextDemonstrated ability to manage and lead all levels of staffAdvanced verbal and written communication skillsAdvanced presentation and graphic communication skillsFamiliarity with federal procurement processes and design standardsAdvanced Revit modeling skillsAdvanced Adobe Creative Suite skillsAdvanced MS Office Suite skills