Project Manager - Mission Critical

HED is a company focused on the Mission Critical market sector, seeking a Project Manager with significant project leadership experience. The role involves leading project teams, managing all project activities, and ensuring client and contract requirements are met.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Principal-in-Charge with the professional services proposal process and in negotiating the Owner/Architect Agreement
• Lead and direct all phases of a project including programming, schematic design, design development, construction document and construction administration services in accordance with the requirements of the Owner/Architect Contract Agreement
• Lead and direct all activities of the project including the following:
• Prepare and implement the standard project planning and monitoring process for all projects
• Lead team activities to meet the client and project scope requirements as established in the Owner/Architect Agreement. Identify and secure, prior to doing the work, additional service fees for activities outside the Owner/Architect Agreement and any previously approved work requiring changes
• Manage all activities relating to the project and interface with the project team, clients, contractors, consultants and all authorities having jurisdiction
• Manage overall project schedule and develop, coordinate and manage short-term schedules and tasks with project team
• Establish and monitor discipline hour budgets and staffing needs with the assistance from the discipline leaders to meet the profit goals established
• Secure all owner required data for specification development, bidding requirements, contract forms, conditions of contract and Division 1 general requirements
• Schedule, coordinate and manage all required design and technical reviews through all phases of the project to meet the established Company policies and procedures for quality
• Manage the bidding and construction administration phase in accordance with the requirements of the Owner/Architect Agreement
• Participate in marketing efforts including client maintenance, proposals and interviews as directed by the Project Management Leader
• Assist the Principal-in-Charge in the post-construction evaluation process when requested

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering
• Professional Licensure
• Minimum ten years' professional experience, with significant Mission Critical projects, and with extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional services from marketing through project close-out, including design and technical expertise
• A comprehensive understanding of the coordination aspects and related requirements of all design disciplines
• Ability to motivate others and develop teamwork, excellent writing and speaking skills, and strong organization skills
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations
• Very detail oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic and flexible
• Possess strong business acumen
• A senior level position, highly visible to clients and employees that requires maturity, assertiveness, integrity and the ability to lead, influence and persuade
• Ability to interact well in various business and social settings with all types of people in a mature and professional manner
• Computer literate
• Capable of traveling to and from project sites for attending client, project and construction meetings
• Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation and evaluation purposes
• Ability to use office equipment for communication and documentation purposes
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities
• LEED Accredited