Architectural Senior Project Manager

SMS Architects Employer:
Irvine, CA, USLocation:
Mon, Mar 28 '22Posted on:
Full-timeType:

Job Description

Handles the most complex projects of the largest magnitude.  Responsible for the coordination of all project efforts, administrative and technical, to assure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects.  Prepares strategic plans for project success.  Serves as a primary liaison contact with clients to bring projects to completion on schedule, within budget, and with maximum client satisfaction.  Actively manages client budgets, schedules, and programs; budget and schedule; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks; and project team assignments.  Estimates fees, determine the scope of work, and prepares proposals and contracts on the most complex projects.  The Senior Project Manager is a team leader. 

Job Benefits

At SMS Architects, we strongly focus on the development and success of our staff.  You will be joining a collaborative team with diverse skill sets and backgrounds.  We provide consistent leadership and competent on-the-job training.  Our staff maintains an open-door policy that encourages interaction and discussion, encourages ideas to improve the workplace and increase productivity.  We encourage all managers and supervisors to involve employees in creative problem-solving.  It’s important to us for our staff members to continue their education and grow with our company.  SMS Architects also provides a 401K plan through ADP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned large scale workplace design and build projects
• Perform overall quality control of work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Take a lead role in clearly defining and communicating all aspects of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility
• Monitor the compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications
• Travel regularly to building sites, proposed locations, and client meetings

Job Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience
• Licensure required
• Bachelor’s Degree in architecture from an accredited program
• Project Management Certification a plus
• Experience managing multiple small to large projects
• Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• General knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit is preferred
• Time management skills
• Experience with the entire lifecycle of projects