Architect - Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Prioritize owner / client relationship and expectations.
• Participate in new business and marketing efforts, including responses to marketing requests and maintenance of firm relationships.
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain work plans and financial performance of each project.
• Schedule and lead weekly internal team project meetings as well as develop the meeting agenda and project status update.
• Estimate fees, determine scope of work, and prepare and uphold Klingner Client Services Agreements, Klingner Sub-Consultant Agreements, and requests for additional services.
• Keep track of project scopes for contract compliance and potential additional services.
• Manage time and personal workload as well as work efforts of others to meet project task deadlines and commitments with occasional interaction and direction from team leaders.
• Guide and teach less experienced staff.
• Coordinate all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects.
• Serve as primary contact with clients to bring projects to completion on schedule; within budget; and with a focus on client trust, rapport, and satisfaction.
• Understand Business Development and genuinely and consistently build and maintain ongoing professional relationships with clients.
• Coordinate with the Business Development leader to attend client events, fundraisers, and other events within the city.
• Participate in regular office and regional staffing meetings.
• Assist in winning work.

Qualifications:

• 5-15+ years of experience, with at least 3 years of experience successfully managing Architecture / multidisciplinary projects.
• Degree from an accredited university in Architecture or Design.
• Professional licensure process is close to completion.
• Proficiency with Revit, Enscape or other rendering software, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Cloud required.
• Knowledge of building code and construction methods.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead project teams and manage project schedule, budget, and program.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace is preferred.
• Familiarity with Salesforce is a plus.

NOTE: Portfolios must be submitted for all design positions (Architecture, Interiors, Planning, etc). Interest Forms without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should highlight your role on the project(s) and be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your Interest Form in the section where you are asked to upload your Resume or CV.

The Perks

At Klingner, we offer excellent benefits, career growth opportunities, and a competitive salary depending on experience.

• Mentor / Mentee opportunities
• Professional development assistance
• Health Insurance (three coverage options available)
• VPTO, sick leave, and 7.5 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Health savings and Flexible Spending
• Yearly Wellness reimbursement
• Bonus opportunities
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement