Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, engineering, or construction management
8+ years of relevant industry experience
Strong graphic, verbal, and written communication skills
Excellent time management and organization abilities
Positive attitude with a collaborative work ethic
Knowledge of construction materials and project delivery processes
Responsibilities
Establish project scope in collaboration with clients
Identify and mitigate project-related risks
Coordinate fee preparation with project team leaders
Prepare and negotiate client and subcontractor contracts
Develop project schedules and plans
Lead project initiation and regular team meetings
Ensure quality assurance through detailed technical reviews
Benefits
Collaborative design culture
Focus on impactful work
Encouragement of diverse perspectives
Supportive team environment
Commitment to equal employment opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Project Managers are responsible to drive results by coordinating the workload of the project team through all project stages to complete documents within project scope, on schedule, and meeting the client's and Company's budgets. This position requires involvement with the management, production, and coordination of several projects concurrently. Project Managers must exhibit excellent client relationship skills and are expected to be involved with marketing, proposal development, contract negotiation, and production meetings. Project Managers must work collaboratively with individuals throughout the organization with a strong team-oriented approach.
Job Responsibilities
Establishes project scope with the client
Identifies project related risks and proactively plans for their mitigation
Coordinates with the project team discipline leaders regarding fee preparation
Prepares fee proposals
Prepares and negotiates client and subcontractor contracts
Develops schedules and project plans
Leads project kick off and regular project team meetings
Communicates relevant information with the project team
Monitors the project team's progress against plan
Ensures all project deliverables go through a detailed technical QA/QC review
Monitors subconsultant work progress against contract
Maintains frequent contact with the client
Identifies changes in scope to prepare and coordinate requests for additional services
Fosters positive relations with clients, subcontractors, and contractors
Resolves project related disputes in a prompt, professional manner
Coordinates project billing with the accounting department
Monitors the collection of fees from clients.
Provides feedback to the Director of Operations regarding performance and work quality of project teammates
Requirements
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in the field of architecture, interior design, engineering, or construction management
8+ years of experience
Strong graphic, verbal, and written communication skills
Excellent time management and organization skills with the ability to become involved in and remain current on issues relating to a number of concurrent projects in various stages
Positive attitude and commitment to being an active participant working as part of a multi-design discipline team
A background in coordinating across disciplines and a working knowledge of current construction materials and methods and variety of project delivery and contracting processes
Preferred Education & Experience
Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect, or PPM
Proficiency with Deltek VantagePoint, Bluebeam, and MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)
Experience leading large and small user groups through a project design process
About Leo A Daly
Leo A Daly is an architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design firm. The company was founded in 1915 by Leo A Daly Sr. and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Leo A Daly has completed projects in over 91 countries and has offices in the United States, Asia, and the Middle East. The company's projects include commercial, government, healthcare, hospitality, and transportation facilities. Leo A Daly is committed to sustainable design and has received numerous awards and recognition for its innovative and environmentally responsible projects.
