Architectural Project Manager

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Architectural Project Manager based in Glen Allen, VA (Richmond) to lead and execute interdisciplinary projects with a focus on Sports, Public Assembly, and Higher Education, including: professional and collegiate arenas, coliseums, recreation centers.  The role will be responsible for managing 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 a successful delivery of assigned projects.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

• Working with interdisciplinary technical leads in coordinated successful execution of projects in design and construction

• Engaging with both Team leaders, Client Contacts, and Partner firms

• Reviewing and negotiating contracts and preparing fee proposals

• Managing and leading teams and staff

• Successfully developing strategy, mitigation efforts, proposals, contract review, and leading project teams to execute projects

• Managing and supporting all technical, financial, and client satisfaction areas using established processes and tools

• Support business development efforts as required to engage new client opportunities

• Managing teams across business lines

• Managing subconsultant 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 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

• Measuring project performance using appropriate tools and techniques

• Reporting and escalating to management as needed

• Managing the relationship with the client and all stakeholders

• Performing risk management to minimize project risks

• Maintaining project documentation control

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture plus four 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with sports, public assembly &/or higher education projects 

• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in Architecture leading multidisciplinary teams on business development (e.g., project proposals) and project deliverables (e.g., technical reports, studies, construction documents) is strongly preferred

• 4+ years with specific Project Management related experience

• Experience in implementing design quality assurance and quality control activities

• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated team-building ability and internal/ external networking skills

• Ability to interact regularly and professionally with senior management and technical staff in other offices on business development and project execution issues

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities

• Proven organizational skills with a proven track record in client satisfaction

Additional Information

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