NBBJ

Architectural Project Manager

NBBJ • $110K — $130K *
Portland, OR 97229In-Person
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-15 years of professional experience in Architecture
  • Minimum of 5 years as a licensed Architect
  • Proven track record managing complex healthcare projects from Pre-design through Construction Administration
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture (B Arch or M Arch preferred)
  • LEED Accreditation or commitment to obtain within 18 months of hire
  • Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain relationships with clients and consultants
  • Develop and execute project management work plans
  • Plan, organize, and supervise design staff of 3 to 10+ individuals
  • Negotiate contracts and ensure financial success of projects
  • Ensure accuracy and applicability of project documents
  • Lead decision-making with fiscal accountability
  • Assist in proposal preparation and client interviews
  • Oversee all project correspondence and documentation
  • Execute projects within design intent boundaries
  • Apply diversified knowledge of architectural principles
  • Make independent decisions on architectural methods
  • Collaborate creatively with consultants on problem-solving
  • Assist with business development and leverage existing client relationships

Benefits

  • 100% covered employee healthcare costs
  • 401k contributions
  • Unique professional development opportunities
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Access to leading technology and resources
Full Job Description
The role at a glance:

NBBJ Seattle is seeking a Healthcare Project Manager. The studio is seeking someone who can work independently and collaboratively with a team to manage healthcare projects of varying sizes and lead work efforts of others, oversee the production of project deliverables, and interpret client needs. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and teamwork skills, and the motivation to engage with the array of NBBJ's resources in achieving high-performance, sustainable outcomes.

In your new role, you will:
  • Build and maintain day-to-day working relationship with clients and consultants
  • Develop and execute a management work plan for projects
  • Manage team complexity - plan, organize, and supervise the work of a design staff of approximately 3 to 10+ individuals
  • Negotiate and draft contracts and amendments. Proactively work to ensure financial success of each project
  • Be responsible for accuracy and applicability of documents for entire projects
  • Lead decision making process with fiscal accountability and responsibility
  • Assist with proposal preparation and participate in client presentations/interviews
  • Be responsible for all correspondence, reports, documentation, and general administration for each project
  • Be responsible for execution of projects within the boundaries of the design intent
  • Apply sound and diversified knowledge of architectural principals for all aspects of projects
  • Make independent decisions on architectural problems and methods
  • Solve problems creatively with consultants
  • Assist with business development and collaborate with other studios, as needed
  • Develop and leverage existing client relationship for the purposes of wining work

What you will need to succeed:
  • 10-15 years or more of professional experience in Architecture
  • At least five years as a licensed Architect
  • Must have a proven track record as a Project Manager with complex healthcare projects involving work that ranges from Pre-design through Construction Administration, including contract negotiation, work plan development and the ability to work with a variety of project delivery methodologies
  • Bachelor's degree; B Arch or M Arch desired
  • LEED Accreditation or within 18 months of hire
  • Excellent leadership, verbal and communication skills, and effective client relationship skills and talent for leading and working with diverse teams of designers
  • Ability to potentially lead and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
  • Ability to work in a collaborative, design focused open environment
  • Ability to travel as the project(s) requires


Why choose NBBJ?

We believe that all NBBJ employees should love their work. This means not only loving what you do but having pride in your workplace. We strive to be that irresistible place to work by enhancing your employee experience with customized programs and comprehensive benefits. In addition to 100% covered employee healthcare costs and 401k contributions, we offer unique professional development opportunities, volunteer opportunities and access to leading technology and resources to further help you love your work and advance your career.
  • NBBJ has been named three times by Fast Company as one of the most innovative architecture firms.
  • Founded in 1943, our first office opened over 75 years ago in Seattle, Washington. We now have over 10 office locations around the globe.
  • We are a transdisciplinary, cross-practice focused firm with a deep portfolio of Civic & Cultural, Commercial, Corporate, Healthcare, Higher Education, Science and Technology, Sports, and Urban Environment projects. We also have several areas of service expertise including: Architecture, Environmental Graphic Design, Interior Design, Lighting Design, Workplace Consulting and more.
  • In the past decade, NBBJ has received more than 300 awards from leading global, national and regional award programs across the business, real estate and design communities.
  • We work with 5 of the top global high-tech companies, 14 of the U.S. News and World Report Top Hospitals, and 4 of the top 10 highest-ranked learning institutions.
  • Our clients include institutional leaders such as Cambridge University, Google, Samsung, Cleveland Clinic, Tencent, and Stanford University.

About NBBJ

NBBJ is an American global architecture, planning and design firm. Founded in 1943, the company has grown to over 800 employees in 11 offices worldwide. NBBJ provides services in architecture, interiors, planning and urban design, branding, consulting, engineering and sustainability. The company has worked on a variety of projects, including corporate headquarters, healthcare facilities, academic buildings, sports facilities, airports, museums, and civic centers. NBBJ has been recognized for its innovative designs and sustainable practices, and has won numerous awards for its work.
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Size
800 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
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