What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Federal Market (Chicago, IL) position at FGM Architects?
At FGMA, we build communities and are dedicated to our internal community.
Joining the FGM Architects team isn’t just taking a job, it’s joining a community where we learn and grow together.
We teach, inspire, and serve one another every day.
FGMA is an employee-owned professional service firm with an emphasis on service. Our projects respond to the goals of our clients, the context of their sites, the environment that sustains them and the communities they serve. We practice architecture and interior design. Established in 1945, FGM Architects serves PK-12 Education, Higher Education, Faith-based, Municipal, Public Safety and Recreation, Federal and Corporate clients from our offices in Texas, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Virginia.
FGMA is seeking a Project Manager for our Federal Practice. Candidates should be eager to take on the following responsibilities and possess the skills and credentials listed below:
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates all project efforts, contractual, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution to meet the project’s goals and objectives
- Develops and understands contractual responsibilities
- Actively manages client budgets, schedules, and programs; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks; and internal and external (i.e. consultants) project team assignments
- Serves as primary day-to-day contact with clients to complete projects on schedule, within budget, and with maximum client satisfaction
- Assists and participates in actively marketing the firm through responses to RFQs and RFPs and interviews
Skills and Credentials:
- 10 years of experience
- Experience in the Federal Market including managing projects for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, NAVFAC, and various Government agencies
- Familiarity with evaluating Government/Federal Request for Proposals
- Familiarity with USACE, NAVFAC and various Government Agencies project standards
- Client-focused, well-organized and able to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Professional degree in architecture from an accredited program
- LEED accreditation preferred
- Architectural licensure required
FGM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
