Project Manager

Company: Northernimpacts
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: November 18, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
National Award-Winning Studio & Winner of Design Firm of the Year is actively seeking a Project Manager to join their Berkeley office. With over 19 offices across the U.S., the award-winning architecture + design firm specializes in K-12 through college/university, healthcare, sports and corporate business sectors across the U.S. The company has won over 500 design awards and is recognized for shaping learning environments for students and the community. It's well established culture has also led the firm being named to the list of "Best Places to Work." For over forty years, the multidisciplinary studio has created a client base of more than two-hundred clients, a list that includes university systems, hospital system, school districts, and Fortune 500 companies.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the design and completion of architectural projects as well as overseeing the teams that produce high quality project deliverables in construction documents. A Project Manager may work on any/all phases of development Pre-Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Local Agencies, and Construction Administration. They report to the Client Executive/Principal Architect on tasks and deliverables and work directly with him/her to ensure the facilitation of a project's completion on-time, on/under budget, and according to the company's quality and client service standards.

The Project Manager role will encompass several critical responsibilities:

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  Ensure the project's timely and budget-compliant completion.
  
  
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  Orchestrate and guide the architectural and/or engineering teams, fostering a seamless, efficient, and coordinated workflow.
  
  
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  Mentor and supervise junior staff, providing vital oversight for their assignments.
  
  
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  Cultivate and sustain positive client relationships, keeping clients well-informed about project progress on a regular basis.
  
  
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  Offer valuable technical guidance to the project team.
  
  
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  Collaborate closely with the Client Executive and/or Principal Architect, providing support in work delegation and supervision.
  
  
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  Take the lead in conducting construction administration meetings on-site, facilitating productive discussions with contractors and owners.
  
  
  
  Education and Work Experience Requirements
  
  
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    Bachelor's Degree in Architecture is required, Master's Degree is preferred.
    
    
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    Architecture License is preferred.
    
    
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    7 years of professional experience minimum preferred.
    
    
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    Ability to professionally communicate both verbally and in writing to give assignments to office support staff, consultants, and vendors.
    
    
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    Willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions.
    
    
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    Must demonstrate proficiency in using AutoCAD/Revit programs. Working knowledge of graphic programs (SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suites) a plus.
    
    
  • Experience working with the Division of the State Architect (DSA) required.
    
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    Strong customer service, organizational, and communication skills required.
    
    
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    Knowledge of building codes required.
    
    
    
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