DLR Group

Architectural Project Manager

DLR Group • $88K — $105K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design
  • At least 8 years of relevant experience, including 3 years in a project management role
  • Professional licensure is preferred but not mandatory
  • Proficient in A/E/I/P industry-standard software
  • Strong design knowledge and sustainable design principles
  • Exceptional communication skills with multitasking ability
  • Familiarity with local building and zoning codes

Responsibilities

  • Support business development activities including RFQs and RFPs
  • Assist in negotiation of services, fees, and contracts with clients and consultants
  • Ensure accurate project information is input and maintained in project management systems
  • Develop and adjust project plans with schedules, milestones, and staffing
  • Lead project teams and ensure project deliverables meet client expectations
  • Monitor project progress, track milestones, and maintain quality standards
  • Communicate project status and propose solutions for client changes

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned structure promoting ownership involvement
  • Flexible work schedule with a four-day in-office model
  • Opportunity to engage in business development processes
  • Collaboration with design leaders for quality assurance
  • Emphasis on financial acumen for profitable growth
  • Leadership and performance feedback roles in team management
  • Chance to work on diverse projects with a focus on design excellence
Full Job Description
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:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design
  • Minimum of 8 years of professional experience, including 3 years as a project manager
  • Professional licensure preferred, but not required
  • 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

*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT*

DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.

About DLR Group

DLR Group is a leading architecture and engineering firm that was founded in 1966. The company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska and has offices throughout the United States and abroad. DLR Group provides a wide range of services including architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design. The company is committed to sustainability and has a strong reputation for designing high-performance buildings that are energy-efficient and environmentally responsible. DLR Group is also involved in the community and supports various local organizations and events.
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