ZGF Architects LLP

Project Manager

ZGF Architects LLP$100K — $150K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-15 years of healthcare project management experience
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills for guiding design teams
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with complex, multi-phase architecture/design projects
  • Proven ability to manage stakeholder expectations and team dynamics
  • Professional architecture degree, licensed with LEED accreditation preferred
  • Proficiency with software tools like Bluebeam and Microsoft Suite

Responsibilities

  • Lead project direction in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
  • Independently create project proposals and contracts
  • Serve as the primary liaison between clients and project teams
  • Maintain long-term relationships with clients while managing projects
  • Oversee project teams from design through construction
  • Ensure project quality, schedule, and budget are effectively managed
  • Engage collaboratively with internal teams and clients throughout projects

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with employer contribution
  • HSA with employer contribution
  • 401k plan with employer match
  • 4 weeks of paid time off and 10 paid holidays per year
  • Paid parental and family leave programs
  • Hybrid work environment
Full Job Description
ZGF is seeking a Project Manager with 8-15 years of progressive experience in healthcare project management to join our Seattle, WA office.
As a Project Manager, you will...
  • Set direction, in collaboration with each project's Partner/Principal-in-Charge, Design Partner, Senior Designer, and Project Architect, for the execution of project goals and objectives with project team and client, define of scope, identify items for investigation, and develop novel concepts and methods.
  • Independently develop project proposals and contracts, define and manage work plans, organize and supervise design teams, participate in presentations and interviews and find creative solutions to project challenges.
  • Serve as the primary client liaison.
  • Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with clients while managing projects both large and small.
  • Proactively manage teams from concept design through construction and have a deep understanding of building, zoning, energy codes, ADA, construction standards, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Optimize every team member's opportunity for growth and professional development.
  • Display a passion for design excellence and exceptional project delivery while pursuing the highest value possible for our clients.
  • Be a well-rounded strategic thinker with an integrated approach to design, management, and technical project resolution.
  • Seek engagement and collaboration at all levels, including the internal and external design team, clients and contractors.
  • Be responsible for the effective performance of the Project Team regarding project quality, schedule, and budget.
  • Fluidly move between project management tasks, production, and marketing as needed, dependent on office priorities.


Qualifications:
  • Comfortable and effective in a leadership capacity to bring exceptional creativity and excellent technical knowledge to the delivery of high quality and complex healthcare projects.
  • Excellent communication skills enabling you to establish and maintain project criteria, communicate them to project teams, and manage projects with confidence and ease while ensuring design intention is maintained throughout all project phases.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills that can break down a bold vision into actionable steps, managing your team of architects to achieve extraordinary design solutions and outcomes.
  • Ability to perceive the goals of others, help to set priorities on projects and initiatives and positively motivate individuals within the context of projects and firm.
  • Excellent team communication skills, design presentation, and storytelling skills.
  • Highly motivated, proactive, and passionate, and resilient.
  • Well-organized and detail oriented.
  • Ability to successfully navigate complex situations requiring diplomacy, interpersonal skills and judgement.
  • Proven track-record of success with complex, multi-phase projects.
  • Knowledge and experience in delivering successful architecture/design projects which comply with relevant building, FGI, ADA, construction standards, and other related regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to develop and process fee proposals and contractual agreements for a project.
  • Experience in Design-Build, Design Bid Build, CM/GC and other forms of project delivery.
  • Proficiency in Bluebeam and Microsoft Suite; Revit proficiency a plus.
  • Professional architecture degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in managing projects.
  • Licensed Architects with LEED accreditation are strongly preferred


Base Salary Range:
$100,000 - $150,000, commensurate with experience

Benefits:
ZGF Employees enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with a generous employer contribution, HSA with employer contribution, 401k with employer match, 4 weeks of PTO and 10 paid holidays per year, paid parental and family leave programs and a hybrid work environment.

Apply With:
  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Work Samples


If you're ready to contribute to meaningful work, we invite you to submit your cover letter and resume and works samples online.

About ZGF Architects LLP

ZGF Architects is a design firm with a focus on architecture, interior design, and urban design. The firm was founded in 1942 and has since grown to include offices in Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, Washington DC, New York City, and Vancouver, BC. ZGF Architects has a diverse portfolio that includes healthcare, research, education, corporate, institutional, and civic projects. The firm is committed to sustainable design and has received numerous awards for its work.
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