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Project Manager

Overview

CSArch is seeking to hire a Project Manager to work on projects in the Hudson Valley Region with a minimum of 10 years experience. A candidate with high standards for design excellence, the ideal candidate is technically proficient, has excellent organization and communication skills, and has experience in successfully translating a projects original design intent into construction documents.

This individual will manage all phases of one or more projects and will direct employees and consultants to ensure the project team takes the proper steps and procedures to complete the work as planned, budgeted, scheduled, and in conformance with the intended design. Remote work is allowed during the pandemic and a permanent policy is being considered for remote work and flexible work schedules.

Core Duties

Plans, organizes, and manages the work of the project team.
Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project leadership team (i.e., Project Designer, Project Architect, and Principal in Charge).
Manages the work of other professional architects.
Provides technical advice and solves complex issues.
Provides on-going communication through team meetings, minutes, and update memos.
Initiates and maintains contact with other key project individuals for clarification, coordination, and negotiation of critical issues.
Communicates with consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines to ensure project details are carried out, including technical issues and project information.
Manages project team for overall adherence to design intent and carry through.
Reviews documents for adherence to building and ADA codes.
Exercises authority over day-to-day activity of assigned projects
Ensures that production of construction documents are in concert with design of a project.
Conducts schematic, design development, and contract document work sessions at the project site.
Responsible for managing project budget, work plans, consultants, and schedule.
Develops detailed project schedule and communicate key deliverable dates to project team.
Tracks fees and labor costs for conformance to contract
Responsible for financial outcome of projects
Ensures project documentation complies with client contracts.
Incorporates integrated sustainable design solutions into projects.
Responsible for maintaining client relationships throughout project.
Keeps client apprised of project progress on regular basis.
Identifies new business opportunities while developing current client relationships.
Participates in selected marketing and business development opportunities.

Skillset

Minimum of 10 years of experience in architectural practice with prior management experience in all phases of projects through post-occupancy preferred.
K-12 and Higher Education project experience is a plus.
A Registered Architect will be given stronger consideration.
Strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines.
Understanding of Revit is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficiency in Newforma (preferred).

Educational Requirements

Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s of Architecture or Engineering

Compensation

Competitive compensation package
401K profit sharing plan
Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan
Group health insurance, 85% firm-paid for employee
Group life insurance
PTO (Paid Time Off) within the first year
Downtown Albany location with paid employee parking
Collaborative open-office environment with sit-stand work stations

Paid continuing education and conference attendance
Health and wellness subsidy for gym/fitness membership
Dry-cleaning service, office pick-up and delivery
Relocation assistance available
Opportunities for community volunteer activities
Opportunity to be an integral part of a dynamic, highly successful and growing organization

Apply Now

If you are a qualified candidate who is interested in joining the CSArch team, please fill out the following form. If you meet the criteria of the position, our staff will reply to you via email.

CSArch is and Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of CSArch not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veteran Status, sexual orientation and gender identity, genetic information, victims of domestic violence and stalking, familial status, and all other categories covered by law. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training at all levels of employment. CSArch will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.