Project Manager Architect
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About Lessard Design
Lessard Design Inc. (LDI) has been shaping the future of architecture for over 35 years. With a $25M Architecture division and a $20M Real Estate Development arm the firm is renowned for its innovative designs and its commitment to creating vibrant thriving communities.
LDIs diverse portfolio includes awardwinning projects across the MidAtlantic and New England regions ranging from highrise towers to garden apartments. By blending creative ingenuity with real estate expertise LDI is redefining whats possible in the built environment.
Position Overview
The Project Manager is responsible for the optimal technical and financial performance of their assigned project. Ensure quality of design process: plan coordinate and manage Contract Documents and assist in Construction Administration as necessary. Develop and implement Project Schedules and budgets promote effective client communications and negotiate addendums change orders and assist in marketing.
Responsibilities
- Perform an initial contract review to ensure full understanding of the requirements.
Assure that the following items are included in the written agreement: - Clear articulation of the work scope
- Schedule of deliverables including description due dates standards of acceptance (i.e.number of revisions) and any additional information/documentation required in reports
- Project start and completion time line
- LDI compensation clause stating terms (hourly rates fixed price etc. amount of compensationand collection date as well as the client contract authorized to make commitments changessignoff etc.
- Billing information including invoice mailing location required documentation and any specialinstructions
If any of the above items are not addressed it is the Project Managers responsibility to notify theassigned Associate Principal or Principal and seek resolution. It is LDIs policy that ANY changes to ANY ofthe items above are to be submitted in written form and signed by authorized LDI and clientrepresentatives.
- Provide documentation and any other required information to initiate and administer a project.This includes appropriate architectural and administrative staff data for generating a projectnumber task codes etc.
- Develop all work scopes and prepare working budgets for projects subcontracts and all relatedaddendums for submittal to Associate Principal or Principal as appropriate.
- Develop a Project Schedule and Budget for each project assignment secure approval andmanage project staff subcontractors and resources. Prepare monthly Project Status Reports onthe projects financial status technical progress and schedules.
- Negotiate addendums and subcontracts. Assist in contract negotiations and budgets (consistentwith company policies).
- Staff kick off meeting.
- Client kick off meeting.
- Coordinate commitments of staff needed with overall studio schedule coordinator.
- Function as main communications conduit for clients regarding project requirements andcommunicate the information to all team members throughout the projects duration.
- Schedule project team meetings and communicate all technical and other project information toteam members across all disciplines. Perform project and quality control reviews to assure thatthe project exceeds client expectations.
- Provide thorough and accurate project filing and documentation (including both hard copy andelectronic media).
- Assist C.A. Group in reviewing and approving shop drawings answer field questions and disposeall RFIs FCs and COs.
- Mentor team staff provide technical assistance and serve as resource to the staffatlarge inspecific areas of expertise. Train team members as applicable.
- Administer career development plans and annual evaluations for each direct report.
- Provide all project staff members with accounting and budget information for an accuraterecording of labor and expenses (accounting codes project numbers etc..
- Develop staffing plan and staff scheduling and review/approve time sheets.
- Review all financial reports for thoroughness and accuracy (in keeping with policy guidelines)and notify the Controller in a timely manner of any needed corrections.
- Review all invoices for accuracy and contract compliance (project/contract number addressformat content etc. and insure that invoices are properly submitted.
- Document and obtain all necessary change orders and addendums in a timely manner. Handlecontract changes before (not after) work/services are provided. While the Project Mangershould anticipate work scope changes in most situations where changes could not beanticipated the PM is expected to notify the client and start the change order processimmediately and communicate these changes to the assigned Principal Associate Principal andproject team.
- Notify the Group Principal and CFO of any red flag issues which could involve claims againstthe company its staff or its subcontractors.
- Collect payments for services rendered on a timely basis.
- Deliver projects within budgets at or above initial profit estimates.
- Provide an accurate assessment of project performance (both positive and negative) toSponsors and PrincipalsinCharge so that all resources can be directed to serve the bestinterests of our clients.
- Maintain client relationships by developing new business with assigned clients and participate asrequested in proposal development and presentations.
- Manage the design team as well as staff member
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position is responsible for managing the Associate levels and Job Captains
Qualities
- Demonstrates leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges solve problems and motivate others while maintaining effective relationships with clients by meeting or exceeding their requirements and expectations
- Must have a thorough understanding of state / local codes and accessibility requirementsmeeting state and federal standards.
- Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees clientstop management and/or public groups
- Good judgment and reasoning ability enabling problem solving with the constant shifting ofpriorities and daily tasks
- Selfmotivated personality to take on projects and assignments without the need for themicromanagement of a supervisor
- Ability to manage time deadline oriented and takes initiative (selfstarter).
- Ability to communicate both by oral and written English
- Proven record in developing client relationships
- Experience in negotiation and dispute resolution
- Keen observation and detailoriented skills
- Strong decisionmaking skills and responsibility for quality control of documents
- Must possess intellect integrity and influencing skills required to build strong professional relationships at all organization levels
- Strong organizational skills and disciplined accuracy are required.
- The proven ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment.
- Strong aesthetic sense and interest in the arts
- Solid track record in successful design projects
- Knowledge of professional ethics as applied to architecture
- Strong working knowledge of allied design discipline
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent
- Experience: Recommend 7 years minimum architecture experience with at least two years of Project Management exp.
- License: Recommended
- Software Proficiency: AutoCad 2014 (desirable) REVIT a plus Word Excel Microsoft Project Photoshop and InDesign
- Building Type: Single Family/TH Residential
Employment Type
Full Time
