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Senior Project Manager

Overview

CSArch is seeking to hire a Senior Project Manager for the Newburgh and Albany offices with a minimum of 10 years of 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. CSArch has a remote work policy permitting part of the work week to be remote.

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, a 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

Qualifications

Licensure Requirements: Licensed Architect
Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in architectural practice with prior management experience in all phases of projects through post-occupancy preferred.
K-12 and Higher Education projects 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 also a plus. Proficiency is Microsoft Office Suite, Proficiency in Newforma (preferred)
Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills
Detail oriented; highly organized; self-motivated; able to exercise independent judgment, multi-task, delegate, plan, set goals, meet critical deadlines, be accurate, work under pressure; conflict resolution/negotiation skills; team building and leadership skills
40+ hours M-F; overtime as necessary to meet deadlines, travel, driving, occasional lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs. Site observations may involve outdoor weather, year-round, moving mechanical equipment, climbing ladders/scaffolding and observing high area construction activities. Noise level is often loud. Background check may be required. Requires use of hardhat, construction boots, and possibly other safety equipment as required on a construction site
Pay: Competitive salary and benefits offered

Educational Requirements

Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Architecture

Benefits

$85,000/yr - $140,000/yr
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.