PROJECT MANAGER

FUNCTION

Have project management responsibilities for the coordination and execution of one or several projects. Directs the work of the project team and is the primary client contact.

OBJECTIVES

  • Plans, organizes, and controls project activities to achieve a high level of architectural quality consistent with the firm's objectives.

  • Acts as the central point of all internal and external project communication.

  • Ensures that the project, from authorization through studies and reports, design, construction, and post-construction meets all the requirements of the client and approving agencies and the quality, design, and sustainability standards of MHM.

  • Responsible for developing realistic budgets, schedules, due dates, and manpower requirements to ensure project profitability and success.

  • Provides for the ongoing education of project team members in all aspects of project management.

TYPICAL TASKS

  • Directs and supervises the daily activities of the project team.

  • Ensures that consultants perform in a timely and professional manner.

  • Prepares and monitors project budgets, estimates, and schedules, and negotiates any cost or schedule changes that may be necessary.

  • Coordinates with all internal departments and groups; mediate any disagreements between disciplines and makes decisions in the best interests of the client and the project.

  • Defines the tasks necessary to accomplish the project and assigns work to team members.

  • Ensures that the determined design intent is accomplished in the technical execution of the project, and coordinates with the Project Architect and project design lead.

  • Responsible for technical execution, code, and regulatory compliance.

  • Obtains approvals and decisions from the client in a timely manner.

  • Notifies the PIC of any areas of contractual dispute.

  • Manages all personnel decisions related to the project with the approval of the PIC.

  • Maintains and develops the client relationship from a marketing aspect.

  • Maintains compliance with all QA/QC processes, MHM design process, sustainability guidelines, and standards of MHM.

  • Generates and manages project staffing, profitability, contracts, and Owner/consultant/constructor relationships.

 QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:        Six or more years of experience in all aspects of practice.
Education:          Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent.
Registration:       Licensed in one or more states.
Knowledge:        Thorough knowledge of all areas of project management.

REPORTS TO

PIC and the Firm’s leadership