Senior Architectural Project Manager

Senior Architectural Project Manager

Job Summary

The Senior Architectural Project Manager is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to the project team throughout all stages of the project, including design and technical aspects.

They will collaborate with the team to develop designs and documentation that adhere to client and industry standards, serving as the leader of the Document Team.

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Leadership :

• Assume project management responsibilities for assigned projects, including client and consultant meetings and communications.
• Coordinate projects from initial design to construction administration.
• Develop project documentation requirements through research and discussions with the Project Manager, PIC, Lead Designer, and client.
• Create architectural solutions that address the client's requirements and needs.
• Collaborate with the design team to develop the overall project design, considering budget, schedule, and client's vision.

Provide technical expertise on material and design choices.

• Oversee the creation of technical documentation (drawings and specifications) that align with client standards for all project phases.
• Manage the compilation of the project product manual, documenting design decisions.
• Lead a team of technical staff to develop project technical documentation and solutions.
• Coordinate with consultants to ensure timely completion of project documentation. Coordinate the integration of architectural drawings with structural, electrical, and mechanical drawings / specifications.
• Conduct code analysis, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform construction administration tasks, including reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, conducting site visits, and making necessary document modifications.

Document Team Leader Role :

Setting Project Documentation Requirements : Communicate document set details to Project Team leaders to establish a milestone schedule for contract documents.

Conduct code analysis and verify document compliance.

• Meeting Documentation Budget : Create work plans for the document team and delegate tasks among staff. Monitor documentation efforts to ensure adherence to allocated client hours / budget.
• Completing Documentation Within Project Schedule : Provide documentation milestones to be incorporated into the overall project schedule.
• Leading and Directing Documentation Team : Direct and monitor the efforts of client and consultant team members to achieve milestones and maintain quality per the project plan.

Report weekly progress to the Project Manager. Identify submittals for review during construction administration. Approve variations from contract documents during construction administration.

Assist with document modifications required during construction administration.

Ensuring Quality of Drawings and Specifications : Coordinate consultant documentation. Create details that align with the design direction and intent.

Incorporate quality assurance review comments. Assemble record documents and input final project space allocations into Project Journal upon project completion.

Other :

• Assist with Quality Control reviews and effectively utilize local and state building codes, notifying the team of any potential conflicts.
• Support new business development opportunities and participate in the proposal / interview process as needed. Assist in creating and presenting materials, drawings, and models.
• Take on special projects and duties as assigned or requested.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) or Master of Architecture (MArch) degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in architecture, with supervisory management experience.

Training Requirements (Licenses, Programs, or Certificates) :

• Must be a licensed Architect with Professional Registration.
• Advanced Computer and Information Management Skills, particularly with Revit.
15 days ago