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Project Manager, Architect - Academic Facilities - WI #2714
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Leads architectural project execution for academic facilities, managing schedules, budgets, client relationships, and cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
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Project Manager, Architect - Academic Facilities - WI #2714
Position Title Project Manager, Architect - Academic Facilities - WI #2714
Relocation Yes
Location Madison Wisconsin
Responsibilities of the Project Manager:
Assist with developing strategies for approaching clients and cultivate business development opportunities by presenting company's services to potential clients. Work with marketing to prepare presentations and participate in interviews.
Responsible for continuous management and development of key, repeat clients. Maintain good working relationships with the client to promote future opportunities.
Participate in client presentations and project meetings.
Directly responsible to the client and the firm for the successful execution and leadership of projects including the meeting of project goals, client service, quality of work performed, utilization of staff, marketing reputation of the firm, and profitability.
Overall responsibility for leading, motivating and providing a team environment for the project members by inspiring a shared vision, enabling others to act, challenging the process, taking risks and assuming ultimate responsibility for the team's actions, exercising good judgment and continually increasing people skills.
Responsible for articulating and communicating the client's vision, goals and objectives through development of the project work plan during the planning phase.
Responsible for developing the project fees and contracts during the planning phase and establishing the project schedule, budget and profitability during the start-up phase.
Deliver projects on schedule, within budget, meeting design intent and client vision/goals, and at the required level of quality.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must have a minimum of ten years architectural experience and at least five years recent project management experience with academic (higher education) focused facilities.
Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field required.
Professional registration preferred.
LEED AP preferred.
Excellent client management and leadership skills required.
Superior technical and presentation skills and a commitment to design excellence essential.
Bottom line requirements we need notes on with candidate submittal:
1. 10+ years of architectural experience and at 5+ years recent project management experience with academic (higher education) focused facilities.
2. Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field required.
3. Professional registration preferred.
4. LEED AP preferred.
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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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