Senior Project Manager

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish project objectives and specify the strategies and actions to achieve them; responsible for deliverables outlined in the scope
• Establish, facilitate, and/or participate in both client and internal meetings; Interface with clients throughout each project and manage relationships to ensure customer satisfaction
• Coordinate the submission of documents to the building department and manage on-site construction administration (RFIs, RFPs, shop drawings, submittals, etc.)
• Lead, direct, and coordinate team members and consultants from project inception through completion
• Manage project team, assigning staff, mentoring staff, and making authoritative decisions and recommendations of significant impact related to project
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Conduct design development and contract document work sessions at project site in conjunction with Principal or Project Manager and other disciplines
• Coordinate workload through design development and construction document phases to complete documents on schedule
• Review architectural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
• Write/edit architectural specifications and work directly with owner and owners’ legal staff to establish and document the legal parameters of the construction contract
• Prepare and review all construction documents for accuracy; coordinate documents with internal team members and external consultants
• Lead field survey teams as needed for development and documentation of current conditions
• Demonstrate and utilize working knowledge of lighting, HVAC, structural, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical design as well as of relevant codes including IBC, CBC, ADA, Title 24, and BOMA calculation concepts
• Coordinate and assist affected disciplines with any addendum, RFIs, and change orders; incorporate agreed upon changes into project documents
• Maintain an awareness and understanding of project schedules, design fees, project budgets, reimbursable costs, etc. while adhering to pricing strategy agreed upon by client and contractors
• Exude a collaborative and positive attitude in working with the Production Team and foster an atmosphere for learning and professional growth
• Maintain, organize, and archive project files during and at the close of a project
• Perform administrative functions as needed including Project and Team Management using software tools (DelTek), monitors time and budget regularly and advises Leadership as required
• Assist with other duties as necessary (i.e. site visits, record drawings, code research, etc.)
• Maintain MVE & Partners standards of performance and policies at-all-times
• Participate in generating Proposals, RFPs, Charrettes, Design Competitions and other Business Development activities

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Architecture from an accredited institution or equivalent experience
• Licensed Architect in California
• NCARB Certified
• 15+ years of experience in a professional office setting including broad experience in various project types and phases
• Proficient in operating CADD, Revit, SketchUp, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Office
• Strong listening, oral/verbal and written communication, time management and organizational skills required
• Strong skills in reading comprehension to understand the content in work-related documents
• Skills in applying industry standards and graphic conventions data to the organization and arrangement of information (i.e. plans, elevations, sections, etc.) to formulate a unified presentation
• Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to brainstorm and formulate alternatives.