Senior Project Manager (Federal) - Healthcare Market

We are a creative team of architecture, engineering and design professionals who serve both public and private sector clients. Together, we share one Core Purpose: To plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities. Our offices are full of genuine, fun, and down-to-earth people who believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees feel they belong. Loving where you work, who you’re working with, and what you’re working on is important to us, which is why we put our people first—they’re at the heart of everything we do. From professional growth and development support and opportunities to give back to your community, to flexible work schedules and competitive benefits, we have a genuine interest in the whole you. So, if you’re just as passionate about what you do as we are, then we’d love to hear from you!

Our Healthcare team of more than 200 architects, engineers, interior designers, and planners helps clients move the needle where it matters most: patient safety, operational efficiency, technology integration, adaptability/resiliency, sustainability, and the human experience. Helping create healthier communities for more than 50 years, we’ve designed over 8,000 projects for longstanding clients across the United States, and we invite you to join us!

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction for the execution of the entire project.
• Bring Federal Design Build experience to the Healthcare team.
• Experience with $20M Federal projects – preferably $100M and up.
• Responsible for all aspects of project management including client management, project scope development, design documentation, production coordination, planning, organizing, project quality control, and delivery through close-out.
• Competent in project risk, contract and project requirements compliance, and financial management. Manage internal and external resources to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Will understand and place emphasis on the importance of project planning and budget finances.
• Will maintain project document files, including meeting notes, financial information, client correspondence, and ultimately the project schedule.
• Manage work on all phases of various design projects including assisting the Project Executive (PX) with the project pursuit, preparation of presentations and proposals, project budgets, and schedule.
• Maintaining communication with the project team, the PX, and operations management are essential.
• Manage design team through schematics, design development, and construction documents. As well as external consultants. On occasion, interface with client’s construction manager.
• Mentor junior design staff to provide design and career guidance.

Minimum Qualifications:                 

• Licensable degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Construction Management.
• Minimum 10 years of job-related vertical Federal healthcare design experience required.
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience is required; PMP is a plus.
• DBIA certification preferred, not required. Must have required experience and desire to attain certification.
• Demonstrated experience using MS Suite and MS Project (or other scheduling software); Deltek Vision or other project planning software a plus.
• Must be willing and able to travel for project assignments.
• Ability to interact professionally and comfortably with a variety of project stakeholders such as clients, AHJ’s, contractors, design team, etc...
• Ability to build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships with project stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of marketing and business development practices, principles. Advanced knowledge in strategic and business planning.

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