Sr. Architectural Project Manager

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Architectural Project Manager based in Cleveland, OH to lead and execute interdisciplinary projects with a focus on Federal, Civic/Municipal, Science & Technology, and Higher Education projects in a highly collaborative and design-focused studio.

This key leader will be responsible for managing the scope, schedule, and budget of projects across the project lifecycle - from conceptual studies to full design and construction administration. Responsible for planning and managing project staffing requirements, reporting project performance, and identifying and addressing scope creep, schedule, or quality issues to ensure the successful delivery of assigned projects.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

• Serving as the main liaison between the client and the project team.
• Overseeing a diverse client portfolio, managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Collaborating with cross-functional technical leads to ensure seamless project delivery from design through construction.
• Scrutinizing and negotiating contracts, as well as formulating fee proposals.
• Proficiently devising strategies, risk mitigation plans, proposal creation, contract analysis, and guiding project teams through successful project implementation.
• Champion a collaborative leadership style, valuing input and perspectives from team members at all levels of the organization
• Managing and leading all technical, financial, and client satisfaction areas using established processes and tools
• Managing sub-consultant scope, fees, deliverables, and performance
• Coordinating internal resources and third parties/subcontractors for the execution of projects
• Ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within the scope, and within budget
• Assisting in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility
• Developing and monitoring a detailed project plan to track progress and identify shortfalls in a timely manner
• Managing changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs to minimize risk
• Assessing project performance through relevant tools and methodologies.
• Communicating project updates and escalating issues to senior management when necessary.
• Cultivating client and stakeholder relationships, ensuring open lines of communication.
• Conducting comprehensive risk assessments to proactively mitigate potential project challenges.
• Maintaining project documentation control

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, plus six (6) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Architecture is preferred
• Licensed Architect with 15+ years of related experience in the industry
• Demonstrated history of cultivating strong working relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring a unified approach in achieving organizational objectives
• Attentive to detail, systematic, precise, process-driven, while remaining adaptable and driven by a passion for innovation
• Advanced knowledge of the architectural planning and design process, construction documentation, construction administration, and code requirements
• Experience managing concurrent projects in various stages of development and managing multiple project types with an emphasis on design, sustainability, and innovation
• Innovative problem solver with excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills and a proven ability to manage people and projects through strong demonstrated organizational skills
• Participate in selected marketing and business development opportuniti