Project Manager
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Project Manager at DGA responsible for managing multiple small to midsize commercial architecture projects from conceptualization through construction administration, serving as primary client liaison, and leading cross-functional teams.
About this role
Welcome to a place where your architectural leadership meets opportunity. If you are a multi-faceted professional who seamlessly balances project execution, technical expertise, and design integration, this role is built for you.
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with over a decade in commercial architecture and a proven track record of guiding complex projects from conceptualization through construction administration. If you thrive in the life science, biotech, high-tech, and critical facilities sectors—and excel at leading cross-functional teams, managing client relationships, and keeping projects on budget and schedule—we want to hear from you. Bring your dynamic leadership to our team and help build the future of innovative environments.
As a project manager at DGA, you will:
- Own full responsibility for managing all aspects of multiple small to midsize projects. Prepares strategic plans for project success.
- Be responsible for the coordination of all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects.
- Serve as the primary client liaison to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client's satisfaction
- Implement one or more client projects through the leadership of project teams
- Manage scheduling, budgets, staffing, and project set-up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors and contractors
- Prepare project proposals and negotiate contracts and fees
- Track and manage financial performance of project for success (e.g., work plan, schedule, fees, billings and collections)
- Provide leadership to the team and client by communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedule
You'll bring to DGA:
- A minimum of 10 years technical expertise in commercial architecture is required, including demonstrated success as a project architect on a range of corporate project types (life science, healthcare, or high-tech laboratory design a plus).
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture or related field
- Licensed or registered architect
- Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, serving as the primary client contact.
- Exceptional organizational skills including the ability to manage budgets, staffing & project set up with contractors, sub-contractors and vendors.
- Ability to work effectively on multiple small to medium projects, to set priorities and maintain schedules
- Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, MS Project, Ajera and project management software
- Construction Management skills
- Working knowledge of building codes and CBC/ADA Accessibility requirements
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Detailing skills
- Provides mentorship for junior staff
- Experience with local authorities having jurisdiction
- Must be proficient in Autodesk Building Design Suite/ Revit and newer, along with MS Office Suite
- Participation in the preparation of proposals including interviews and presentations
DGA is a people-focused firm. When asked what makes working at DGA enjoyable, the number one answer is the people. At DGA, you can expect great pay, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401k, PTO, and an annual staff development allowance. We also have a very generous bonus program.
At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position is between $130,000 to $160,000 commensurate with qualifications
No solicitors or recruiters, please. Applicants for this position must have unrestricted right to work in the United States.
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