We believe…

Every project can make life better.

Strong relationships inspire great work.

We must push boundaries and explore new ideas.

Model the outcomes we aspire to create.

Only together can we give it our all.

At Vocon, we are proud of the diverse range of backgrounds, personalities, and passions that make up our team.

But for all our differences, we are united by a core passion: creating designs that tell a story. We are an interdisciplinary

team of thinkers, makers, doers and, most importantly, people. Our interdisciplinary team may have diverse backgrounds,

but we speak with one voice. We share a passion for the power of design, and a commitment to collaboration at

every stage of the creative process.

Project Manager

Overview

Management lead for projects. Responsible for owning the management of assigned projects and associated teams as a core

member of the project leadership team. Fundamental competency in Senior Project Manager job category. Primary

responsibilities include Project Management from conception of project proposal to owner occupancy, construction

documentation production and oversight, construction administration, and building client relationships. Prepare strategic plans

for project success.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading and owning the management of complex medium and large projects.
• Responsible for actively and regularly partnering with project design and technical leaders to execute the project, coordinate resources and integrate inputs from project inception to completion.
• Participate as a leading member of the project team in all aspects of project scope.
• Assist in developing proposals and informing scope & fee as a key participant in project pursuits.
• Creating the Work Plan (including appropriate staffing requirements).
• Developing Project Schedule (aligned with work plan).
• Identifying and contacting necessary Consultants.
• Responsible for the coordination of all project efforts, administrative, design and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost effective execution of assigned projects.
• Actively manage client budgets, schedules, and programs; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks and project team assignments.
• Work with leadership regarding staffing and project planning. Serve as a primary client and consultant contact.
• Manage client expectations and consultant coordination to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion with the clients’ satisfaction.
• Actively manage project dynamics, manage risk and proactively maintain alignment with scope.
• Develop additional service requests when requested work exceeds contracted scope.
• Monitor financial performance of project; proactive develop concrete plans to mitigate loss where applicable.
• Work closely with Finance & Accounting to comply with Vocon project delivery standards and execute billing in a timely fashion.
• Understands fundamental contract language & concepts.
• Prepare strategic plans for project success.
• Additional responsibilities include contributing to the development of project management standards and best practices.
• Contribute to Vocon’s evolving project delivery framework with a focus on continued improvement.
• Serve as an example of interdisciplinary collaboration and active engagement.

Capabilities

• Fundamental competency in fulfilling Key Responsibilities for the Senior Project Manager job category.
• Specialized strength in management execution, knowledge of the full design process, competent in all conventional aspects of interior design and/or architecture.
• Ability to resolve complex technical/design issues and provide guidance.
• Thorough knowledge of design and production procedures as well as quality assurance processes.
• Thorough knowledge of contract administration procedures for professional services and consultants.
• Thorough knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and project delivery methods.
• Demonstrated experience and success in managing aforementioned procedures and processes.
• Demonstrated success in working with Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Ability to supervise responsibilities of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to motivate and supervise the work of others.
• Competent in business writing and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, consultants/contractors, staff.
• Must have a strong passion for mentoring and teaching.
• Proficient in applicable PM software including BlueBeam Revu, Newforma, Clearview.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD and other project delivery tools, paired with the desire for continued learning.

Requirements

• Professional degree in Architecture/Interior Design from an accredited program.
• Seven to Fifteen plus years of commercial architecture/design experience and management experience.