Project Manager/Project Architect

Architecture

Location: Columbus, Ohio

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The role at a glance:

NBBJ Columbus is seeking a Project Manager/Project Architect who can work independently and collaboratively with a team to manage Healthcare, Corporate, or Commercial projects of varying sizes. You will lead work efforts of others, oversee the production of project deliverables, and interpret client needs. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and teamwork skills, and the motivation to engage with the array of NBBJ’s resources in achieving high-performance, sustainable outcomes.

In your new role, you will:

• Manage team complexity – plans, organizes, and supervises the work of a design staff of approximately 5 to 10+ individuals.
• Be responsible for accuracy and applicability of documents for entire project(s).
• Build and maintain day-to-day working relationships with client(s) and consultants.
• Lead decision-making processes with fiscal accountability and responsibility.
• Develop and execute a management work plan for the overall project(s).
• Assist with proposal preparation and participate in client presentations/interviews.
• Be responsible for all correspondence, reports, documentation, and general administration for the overall project(s).
• Ensure execution of project within the boundaries of the design intent.
• Apply sound and diversified knowledge of architectural principles for all aspects of the project(s).
• Make independent decisions on architectural problems and methods.
• Solve problems creatively with consultants.
• Negotiate and draft/write contracts.
• Assist with business development and collaborate with other studios, as needed.
• Develop and leverage existing client relationships for the purposes of winning work.
• Interpret design concepts by collaborating with the project team and translate them into workable construction systems and detailing, while maintaining design intent and advocating for design excellence.
• Prepare appropriate documentation and deliverables from schematic design through construction administration in accordance with established firm and industry standards.

What you will need to succeed:

• 10 years of professional experience in Architecture.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Project Manager.
• Experience with complex Healthcare, Corporate, and Commercial projects.
• Bachelor's degree; B Arch or M Arch desired.
• Architectural licensure is required.
• LEED Accreditation or within 18 months of hire.
• Must have a proven track record as a Project Architect / Project Manager with complex projects involving work that ranges from Pre-design through Construction Administration, including contract negotiation, work plan development, and the ability to work with a variety of project delivery methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, verbal and communication skills, and effective client relationship skills with a talent for leading and working with diverse teams of designers.
• Knowledge of Revit and BIM delivery implications.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Sketchup, Rhino, or 3DS Max desired.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, design-focused open environment.
• Ability to travel as the project(s) requires.

NBBJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer.