Architectural Project Manager | Education

Corgan

Jul 4, 2024

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Job
Full-time
Senior & Expert Level
Architecture & Urban Planning
New York

Requirements

Degree from an NAAB accredited program or equivalent
8+ years of experience in commercial design; Education experience strongly preferred
Professional registration
High commitment to QA/QC
Thorough understanding of how a drawing set goes together
Acumen for how things are built and constructability, and the ability to apply that knowledge to support the project design and budget
Knows how to research and document codes for specific projects
Experience managing a variety of consultants and contractors
Interest in sustainable design
Effective organizational and communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Flexible attitude
Proficiency or experience with managing overall project fees and schedules
Must have high attention to detail and strong analytical skills
The ability to juggle multiple priorities is essential
Candidates should be efficient with coordinating project deliverables and client expectations
Ability to collaborate in a diverse project team environment
Demonstrated experience coordinating and leading projects teams
Confident presentation ability
Potential travel opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop competitive fee structures reflecting defined scope of services for project pursuits
Establish and manage project schedules
Oversee the completion of projects on time and within fee budget
Anticipate, understand and manage client expectations
Provide leadership to staff by identifying project studio team members’ roles and responsibilities, leveraging their strengths, providing stretch opportunities, and offering mentorship
Lead and encourage open dialogue with project team regarding design and technical ideation and facilitate appropriate solutions
Motivate the project team to meet project goals through encouragement and/or course correction
Oversee administration of construction phase procedures and documentation (shop drawings/submittals, requests for information, and addenda/clarifications)
Oversee development and presentation of appropriate technical solutions to project stakeholders
Drive the coordination of internal staff, external consultants and other stakeholders to achieve a cohesive and collaborative project team
Attend and conduct presentations
Actively explore and recognize new business opportunities through professional networks
Drive each project team to seek innovation in design solutions in an ongoing spirit of curiosity, continuous improvement, and increased project performance
Develop effective project directives, outlines, projections, schedules, and strategies over the course of the project
Oversee development and communication of appropriate project phasing
Manage all facets of project production resulting in a thorough set of documents
Identify solutions and effectively resolve technical challenges
Understand and apply appropriate industry standards and construction practices
Oversees, and is responsible for, the identification, understanding and documentation of regulatory agencies’ requirements, as well as recognizing and resolving code-related design issues
Oversee quality assurance processes and quality control of project documents
Demonstrate, share, and appropriately apply, new methodologies, practices, codes, and products
Maintain awareness of, and appropriately apply, new methodologies, practices, codes, and products
Manage client relations
Provide leadership to staff

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Architectural Project Manager position?

Qualified candidates should have a degree from an NAAB accredited program or equivalent, at least 8 years of experience in commercial design with a preference for Education experience, professional registration, a high commitment to QA/QC, and strong organizational and communication skills.

What are the responsibilities of an Architectural Project Manager at Corgan?

The Architectural Project Manager is responsible for developing competitive fee structures, managing project schedules, overseeing project completion within budget, anticipating and managing client expectations, providing leadership to staff, driving project team collaboration, coordinating internal and external stakeholders, conducting presentations, exploring new business opportunities, seeking innovation in design solutions, and maintaining quality control throughout the project.

What qualities should an Architectural Project Manager possess?

An Architectural Project Manager should exhibit strengths such as a thorough understanding of drawing sets, acumen for constructability, knowledge of building codes, experience managing consultants and contractors, interest in sustainable design, attention to detail, flexibility, proficiency in managing project fees and schedules, strong analytical skills, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

Corgan

Agility in Design

Real Estate

Industry

501-1000

Employees

1938

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Corgan is a leading architecture and design firm with a decades-long reputation for great customer service. That unwavering commitment to our clients is the foundation of everything we do. Every decision we make is in our clients’ interest. That same commitment extends to the users of the places we create. Corgan’s strengths in research, user experience, and design allow us to foresee emerging changes and provide solutions that minimize risk, create flexibility, and maximize longevity. We elevate the process, the space for the user, and the impact of the design on your business. With expertise across six market sectors – aviation, commercial, data centers, education, healthcare, and interiors – we have the depth of resources to give our best every time. Each sector brings unique strengths to the table and a shared passion for user-driven design and the human experience.