Architect/Project Manager

The Project Manager position provides architects and/or managers with the opportunity to lead the implementation and development of Studio+’s exceptional design and technical services expertise for top national and international healthcare providers, senior living developers, educators, and commercial corporations.
The experiences gained as a Project Manager will be crucial for developing skills and techniques imperative for a successful career at Studio+.
*Qualifications* • Minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years of experience in the role of project manager.
• History of leadership roles in project management, client relationships and satisfaction, bidding and permitting procedures, construction administration services, scheduling, development of project budgets and tracking profitability, production, coordination, and delivery.
• Preferred candidates should hold a Bachelor of Architecture (B.
Arch) or Master of Architecture (M.
Arch) degree from an accredited institution.
• Current architectural license in the state of Florida and NCARB certification preferred but not required.
Studio+ expects prospective candidates to be actively involved the architectural licensing process.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD , Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.
Studio+ was an early adopter of BIM and uses Revit on all projects.
• Additional drafting, illustration, and rendering experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of architectural principles, practices and techniques as well as standard operations, policies and procedures of a firm within the A/E industry.
• Knowledge of building materials, construction methods, codes, and regulations.
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Accountable to meet all project objectives and performance expectations of position including profitability and design excellence.
• Ability to engage in a collaborative workplace, which may involve working alongside fellow architects and maintaining professional relationships with clients.
• Excellent mentoring and leadership skills including working comfortably with varying personalities and communication styles.
*Tasks outlined, but not limited to those listed* • Provide creative architectural solutions to various project conditions by drawing on expertise built on experience and education.
• Manage and coordinate project teams of varying sizes and disciplines, effectively leveraging the strengths of the individual team members to guarantee project success.
Provide direction and leadership.
• Collaborate with Studio+ leaders to set standards for all production all deliverables including design and construction contract documents and drawings.
• Regularly meet with clients, contractors, and governing officials to ensure client satisfaction and project compliance.
• Responsible to guarantee projects are completed on time, within budget, are of highest quality, and always exceed client expectations.
• Maintain project specific files, including meeting minutes and notes, financial information, client correspondence and project schedule.
• Maintain communication with all project team members, Managing Principals, CFO, CEO, and Front Office.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards.
• Assist in preparation of fee proposals and agreements with the client , owner, and consultants.
• Ensure project delivery and quality from programming through project closeout.
• Assist in overall architectural studio and front office management.
• If required, act as primary client contact and establish or maintain client communications to ensure satisfaction and repeat work.
• Assist in the identification of new project leads, implementation of strategic plans to ensure commissioning of new or repeat work, and develop A/E professional services fees and agreements.
• Assist in the selection of staffing for project teams.
• Supervise and support design staff, conduct reviews, participate in quality control processes and assist in establishing training activities and professional development.
• Assemble documents and drawings for review during the quality control phase of each project and assist in the submittal process to permitting agencies.
• Manage and participate in all phases of projects including schematic design, design development, construction documents, technical specifications, bidding and negotiation, permitting, quality control, value engineering, and coordination of engineering disciplines.
• Research materials to determine appropriate selection for project.
• Lead all Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes for all assigned projects.
• Assisting project managers, project architects, and production staff to ensure excellence in design.
• Report the status of all assigned projects to the Studio Leader/Associate Principal to ensure availability of manpower and resources.
• Supporting the Studio Leader/Associate Principal in overall Studio+’s Quality Control processes to assure excellence and enhance risk management procedures.
*How to Excel* Show leadership within the studio, inspiring and encouraging your team with a positive attitude while helping others achieve excellence.
Earn the trust and respect of fellow team members.
Help identify deficiencies in systems, procedures, and policies, and make recommendations for improvement.
Implement and lead the process of project, staffing, phasing and delivery, and demonstrate ability to perform specific management tasks efficiently.
Assume additional coordination roles, whether within the office or with our consultants, and understand the variety of management styles required to achieve desired results.
• Lead team members by example and assure the development of varying skill levels and abilities within staff.
• Ability to manage and coordinate several projects at once.
• Demonstrate ability to assure client satisfaction and mitigate errors and omissions when they occur.
• Produce deliverables that are thorough, accurate, and mitigate risk management.
• Produce deliverables quickly and efficiently in order to meet all milestone dates.
• Effectively track project budget and profitability.
• Know when to ask questions and seek help.
• Take ownership of every task assigned to you, seeing it through to completion, and verifying that all stake holders are satisfied.
• Express interest in your career development and share your goals with your superiors.
• Participate in the Studio+ sponsorship of the Intern Development Program (IDP) and professional development activities.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $90,000.
00 - $115,000.
00 per year Experience level: * 7 years Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Experience: * Revit: 7 years (Required) * Management: 3 years (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: * Fort Myers, FL 33966: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: * 25% (Preferred) Work Location: In person