Project Manager - Architecture

Project Manager Architecture - Land Development

Westwood Professional Services Inc.

Westwood Professional Services Inc.is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to join our Land Development team. The Architectural Project Manager plans directs and coordinates activities of each designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing duties personally or through subordinates. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

• Consults with client to determine project requirements
• Conducts site visits and oversees production of as-builts and record drawings
• Layout of project and integrating engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval
• Prepares scale drawings and contract documents for building contractors
• Prepares and files project documentation and transmittals
• Administers construction contracts and periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
• Performs shop drawing review
• Prepares and reviews project proposal or plan to understand contracted time frame fees procedures for accomplishing project staffing requirements and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project and arranges for assignment of personnel
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
• Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
• Coordinates project activities with client contractor and government regulatory agencies
• Understands and promotes site safety requirements for construction sites

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Knowledge of the art and science of designing buildings and structures styles of design and methods of construction of buildings and other physical structures
• Ability to read analyze and interpret written communication specifications and drawings
• Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the public
• Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals or government regulations
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Revit and other discipline specific software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
• Architectural license in North Carolina and current NCARB record which must be maintained on an ongoing basis
• Valid North Carolina drivers license and a satisfactory driving record

At Westwood our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid design resilient infrastructure and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation we stand at the forefront of our industry dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts retains and develops high performers. Our team values relationships innovation dedication initiative and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative One Team mentality yields superior outcomes
in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients success driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety sustainability and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives we enrich the lives of those we serve engage others within our industry and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2024 Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40 respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. The firm consistently ranks on the industrys top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.