Architectural Project Manager, Science and Technology

JacobsWyper Architects

$95K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in architecture required; master's degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience in architecture, with a minimum of 3 years in project management.
  • Experience in Science & Tech industries, specifically higher education and biopharma sectors.
  • Strong project planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage resources effectively.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and client relationship skills.
  • Technical proficiency in Revit and Deltek, along with experience in specifying and detailing project components.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all phases of design projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
  • Develop proposals and assess fees and project scope in collaboration with the Partner-In-Charge.
  • Create and communicate work plans to the project team to meet contractual commitments.
  • Track financial performance, including design fees, using Deltek software.
  • Engage with clients and consultants in regular meetings to foster collaboration.
  • Ensure projects align with clients' goals by coordinating with Project Architects.
  • Act as the primary contact for clients, overseeing schedule, budget, and scope deliverables.
  • Promote teamwork and high standards of client service and design quality throughout projects.
  • Implement quality control measures in project plans and fee structures.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative team environment.
  • Access to cutting-edge projects in the Science & Tech fields.
  • Opportunity to influence sustainable design practices.
Full Job Description
LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree required
REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: Professional architectural license preferred but not required
EXPERIENCE: 8+ years, 3 years of project management experience with a focus on S&T Projects
Target salary range: Commensurate with experience

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manage all aspects of a design project of various scales and technical complexities
  • Assist with proposal development and estimating fees and scope of services with the Partner-In-Charge
  • Prepare work plans to support the Partner-In-Charge, communicate them to the project team, and verify progress to ensure contractual obligations are met.
  • Manage all project financial performance indicators in Deltek, including monitoring design fees.
  • Attend client meetings and regularly interface with clients and consultants.
  • Coordinate with Project Architect(s) to ensure projects are executed according to clients' goals and expectations.
  • Serve as the primary client liaison to ensure the schedule, budgets, and scope of work are completed.
  • Advocate for teamwork, superior client service, and design excellence, and encourages team members and consultants to keep these as a priority throughout the duration of a project.
  • Execute quality control assurance in the project plan and ensure that quality control measures are included in the project fee.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • A bachelor's degree or master's degree in architecture is required.
  • Three (3) or more years of project management experience with clients in sectors including Higher Ed, Pharmaceutical, Biopharma & Biotech, and other Science & Tech Industries
  • An understanding of lab planning and the guidelines and codes that inform the design of Science & Tech facilities.
  • Ability to plan, organize a project, track the progress, and redirect resources as needed.
  • Ability to evaluate and guide the work of others on the team, as well as educate project team members on industry standards and procedures.
  • Strong presentation skills, both in the development of a visual presentation, as well as the ability to verbally present well
  • Support proposal efforts on work planning and fee assessment.
  • Possess the ability to create work plans from proposals and contracts.
  • Excellent client service and relationship skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Possess technical proficiency and experience in detailing and specification writing.
  • Demonstrable experience with complex building types in both new construction and renovation projects.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project.
  • Proficiency in Revit and Deltek
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Knowledge of cGMP is a plus.
  • Knowledge of the Hazardous Materials code analysis is a plus.
  • An interest or experience in sustainable design is a plus.

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