Architectural Project Manager Mission Critical / Team Lead

Seeking a new career challenge Then SNHA A Woolpert Company is seeking you! SNHA A Woolpert Company is an award-winning global architectural practice focused on performance-driven highly complex facilities for some of the worlds largest technology clients. We blend applied research strategic thinking and technology driven design methods while seeking innovation that will define the future of our profession. As we grow we are seeking an Architectural Project Manager Mission Critical / Team Lead for our Chicago Mission Critical project management team. This position would be aligned with our office located in Chicago and would support full-time in-person/hybrid and remote working arrangements.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

In addition to managing projects this position is responsible for guidance instruction direction and leadership to a group of individuals to achieve discipline team and individual goals. This position is key in establishing and improving levels of technical competence quality efficiency and the overall financial performance of projects.The position monitors the quantitative and qualitative achievements of both the team and individual Project Managers and reports results to the Discipline Director. Experience with multiple Private Market studios/sub-markets; Mission Critical Retail Hospitality Mixed Use/Multi-Family Industrial and Corporate is .

Technical Leadership:Perform project management duties in addition to managing the work of others. Act as subject matter expert providing project deliverable development oversight creating/refining and implementing technical processes and furnishing technical support to the project managers based on specific Market requirements. Oversee the quality of deliverables prepared by team members including but not limited to fee plans work plans risk mitigation plans and contracts. Train coach and mentor staff. Resolve issues impacting project objectives. Lead or support team in scope and budget/pricing development for proposals and dynamic project planning. Support client relationships and business development in support of strategic business plan. Act as key point of internal contact for communication. Identify plan vs. actual performance variances.

People Management:Responsible for supervising managing and motivating team members daily to function in a goal-oriented manner. Through supportive leadership create an inspiring and trusting team environment promoting the growth of team members with an open communication culture. Utilize their expertise their peers influence and/or creativeness to formulate smooth team operations and effective collaboration. Effectively resolves conflict within team by initiating and facilitating communication. Responsible for effective planning and scheduling of workload and performance of team members. Ensures team is right-sized right-skilled and managed. Interview and hire team members in collaboration with the Market Leaders Director of Operations and Project Management Discipline Director. Listen to team members feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts escalating issues as needed. Provide ongoing Project Fundamentals training and coaching to team members. Partners with Human Resources for strategic people management duties. Recognize high performance and reward accomplishments.

• BA/BS degree in related field.

• A minimum of 10 years of related work experience .

• PMI Certification (PMP and/or others) preferred but not .

• Have an active Professional Registration (Architecture or Engineering)

• Experience managing goals expectations and motivating and directing employees to promote growth both firm and individual

• Strong understanding of project management and ability to facilitate technical discussions when needed.

• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to negotiate influence and manage risk.

• Be able to effectively communicate in both internal and external relationships for all essential job functions.

• Be able to make sound decisions/recommendations based on the evaluation and synthesis of project information and data.

• Demonstrate an enterprising innovative proactive management approach.

• Must be able to travel up to 10% for local regional and national clients and projects. However this may be up higher depending on the market alignment and clients/project. An acceptable threshold will be established by you and your manager on a yearly basis

Unique Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture engineering and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe Woolpert makes a real difference at home and abroad. In addition to offering competitive pay we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits including:

• Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
• Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible vacation
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health life vision and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time fitness reimbursement pet insurance identity protection technology stipend employee assistance program and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.

Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!

Why Woolpert

Woolpert is looking for supportive goal-oriented and career-minded individuals who are or are looking to become industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us youll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.

Our vision: Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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