Project Manager
Austin, Texas // Dallas, Texas
JOB SUMMARY
The Project Manager position manages multiple small/medium projects, coordinates all aspects of assigned projects, and estimates scope of work. Has full responsibility for managing all aspects of multiple small and midsized projects. Responsible for the coordination of all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects. Can act as the primary liaison to the client to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client’s satisfaction. Actively manages client’s budgets, schedules, and programs; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks; and team assignments. Must act as a team leader in collaboration with Project Architect and Project Designer to directly supervise the team’s design and technical delivery.
Position Type + Hours | Full time position: 40+ hours per week expectation. Flexible start times with evenings/weekends occasionally required. |
Classification | Exempt |
Supervisor | Partners / Principals / Senior Project Manager |
Supervisory Responsibility | Design professional II or lower |
Next Level | Senior Project Manager |
Work Location | Office with occasional jobsite visits and travel |
ESSENTIAL DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES
Communication:
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, required documents and presentations to various audiences, including project team, and client relationships.
Frequently communicates with team/piers on assignments, questions, progress, and completion of tasks.
Teamwork:
Provides leadership for a project team under a senior project manager by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
Determines staffing needs, deadlines, and internal expertise to make the project a success.
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
Collaborate, support, and mentor staff within a team-building work environment, where team members have fun while effectively working together toward meeting internal performance goals as well as client objectives.
Proposals:
Assists in preparing proposals and reviewing contracts for small to large projects.
Assists in determining project-specific information including overall project scope, fee estimating, and project scheduling.
Involved in business development by maintaining existing client relationships while fostering new relationships.
Project Management:
Develops project work plans, including staffing, and oversees/plans all architectural aspects of construction projects from Concept / Schematic Design Phase through Construction Administration.
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel, ensuring individual job assignments are completed timely and consistent with project requirements.
Proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Monitor, track, and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies, and critical path deliverables.
Project Involvement:
Assists in managing ongoing quality control and participates in quality issue resolution.
Schedules and attends all client meetings and documents those meetings through meeting minutes.
Can manage a small project with partner involvement or assist a senior project manager on a larger complex project.
Standards + Codes:
Construction Administration:
Review and provide feedback on proposed construction cost estimates and construction schedules.
Perform construction observation and jobsite visits, attend OAC meetings and assist construction administrators with submittal and RFI reviews and generating documents for PR issuance.
Abide by and fully support compliance with all firm policies and maintain daily attendance reliability in the office, or as assigned, and in accordance with policies.
Performance of other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE + SKILLS
Job Knowledge:
Demonstrated strong attention to detail and ability to perform each essential duty and responsibility effectively.
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Strong leadership and communication skills, including verbal, written and technology-based communication skills, graphic skills, and design ability.
Ability to work effectively individually and/or in a team atmosphere.
Excellent problem-solving, negotiation and consultation skills and the ability to take appropriate decisive action.
Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, construction methodology, design, trends, material application, sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines.
Strong ability to translate client ideas into visual and/or tangible references such as drawings or models.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead others by example.
Proven ability to present to clients and assist and participate in marketing/project interviews.
Available for limited travel, works hours as required to meet training and project requirements/deadlines.
Continue professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices.
Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools, and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization.
Manage ongoing quality control and participate in quality issue resolution.
Understand the interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs.
Technology:
Strong proficiency in Bluebeam, MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT, Project, OneNote, & Teams), Deltek Vision, Newforma, and Revit/BIM360 preferred.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe CC (Ps, Id, & Ai), Clarity, Enscape, and Sketchup preferred.
PHYSICAL + MENTAL + WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Refer to BOKA Powell’s Collective Office Manual for applicable requirements.
REQUIRED EDUCATION + CREDENTIALS + EXPERIENCE
Professional degree in architecture or related field required; Bachelor of Arts or Science in Architecture or a Bachelor of Architecture and/or Master of Architecture preferred.
Architecture licensure in good standing required; NCARB certification preferred.
AIA, CSI, NCARB, IIDA and/or other current achievement affiliations in good standing preferred.
CSI, LEED and/or WELL accreditation preferred.
Experience in construction administration
Generally, eight years+ post-graduation experience in architecture; comparable experience in related fields will be considered.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
BOKA Powell is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Please refer to BOKA Powell’s Collective Office Manual for full EEO policy.
A WORD ABOUT FUTURE CHANGES
This job description provides only a general description of the position and it does not constitute an exhaustive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the position. Naturally duties, responsibilities and activities may evolve and change over time and new duties may be assigned at any time with or without notice consistent with business needs