Project Manager- Institutional Studio

Beyer Blinder Belle Architects and Planners LLP

• $110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years managing projects for historic and existing buildings in cultural and educational sectors.
  • Degree in Architecture required.
  • Proficient in presentation, contract documentation, and management software.
  • Working proficiency in Revit is essential.
  • Experience presenting projects to diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Strong understanding of technical project aspects and workflow management.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary client liaison to ensure project success, managing schedules, budgets, and contracts.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations to clients and relevant boards.
  • Collaborate with project architects to set timelines for design decisions.
  • Estimate fees and prepare proposals for multiple projects or large complex projects.
  • Manage project staffing, ensuring the design team is adequately resourced and tasks are delegated effectively.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with a no-premium option.
  • 401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth options, plus healthcare and dependent care savings plans.
  • Paid time off, holidays, and opportunities for paid volunteer work.
  • Subsidies for ARE exam fees, AIA membership dues, and other professional expenses.
  • Wellness programs including fitness discounts and mental health support.
  • Mentorship programs and employee resource groups to foster a supportive culture.
Full Job Description
I. Role

Our ideal candidate is excited to work on complex projects on high-profile historic and existing buildings and with major cultural and higher education clients in the NYC area and New England. We are looking for someone who can shepherd large institutional clients through complex decision-making processes with clear analysis and presentation skills, brings a strong design sense with technical grounding, actively seeks to develop innovative concepts, and manages teams at the highest level to work collaboratively .

II. Responsibilities
• Served as the primary client liaison to bring the project to successful completion, including managing the project schedule, budgets, contracts, and invoicing.
• Prepare presentations and present the project to the client, commissions, boards, etc.
• Work with project architects and designers to establish a timeframe for design decisions.
• Estimate fees, determine the scope of services, and prepare proposals and contracts on multiple projects and/or a large, complex project.
• Manage project staffing: Ensure the design team has adequate resources to complete their tasks and effectively delegate assignments to ensure an equitable balance of work suited to each team member's core strengths.

III. Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
• 10+ years of managing projects for existing and historic buildings with cultural, institutional, and higher education clients.
• Degree in Architecture.
• Proficient in presentation, contract documentation, management, and Communication software.
• Working proficiency in Revit.
• Demonstrated experience presenting projects to stakeholder groups.
• Fluent in technical aspects of the project. Understands and can predict workflow best to assign appropriate resources for each phase of the project.

Compensation

BBB offers fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $130,000, with variations depending on experience, education, achievements, and business needs. Employees may also receive an annual performance-based bonus and salary increase.

Benefits

BBB is committed to supporting your well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Benefits include:
  • Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage (with a no-premium option)
  • Financial: 401(k) plan (pre-tax/ and or Roth), pre-tax healthcare and dependent care savings plans, commuter transit/parking programs, and life/disability insurance.
  • Paid Time: PTO, holidays, and paid volunteer opportunities.
  • Professional Development: Subsidies for ARE exam fees, AIA membership dues, and other professional expenses.
  • Wellness: Fitness Discounts, mental health support, and wellness programs.
  • Culture: Mentorship programs and employee resource groups.

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