Project Manager - Federal

Responsibilities

Provide project leadership on multi-disciplined teams in delivery of architecture and engineering services to support the needs of our Federal clientele
Establish and discuss project goals, objectives, design standards and procedures with project team and Federal Market Sector Leader
Determine personnel needs for assigned projects based upon current and projected workload
Assist Federal Market Sector Leader with proposal development in pursuit of new business; solicit input from technical leads and lead the development of comprehensive cost proposals
Lead and facilitate work planning activities with project team to ensure coordinated and timely project delivery
Manage consultant team members as needed on projects including defining scope of work, expectations, and fee allocations, formalize agreements and coordinate their interaction with internal team.
Coordinate and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance in relation to zoning laws, fire regulations, building codes and other ordinances; convey applicable changes of local, state, and federal regulations and ordinances to project team
Supervise and direct a multi-disciplined team of professionals, pre-professionals, technicians, and interns throughout the contract document phases of a project; serve as a mentor for less experienced Project Managers and developing Engineers and/or Architects
Regularly schedule internal meetings with project team to ensure design progress is being met and project specifications are complementary to drawings
Review the performance and work quality of the project team and provide feedback to the Federal Market Sector Leader and department managers; recognize outstanding contributions and provide constructive feedback for areas of improvement
Track project performance through periodic health checks' of projects and ongoing team interaction. Report on progress monthly to Operations and Finance.
Maintain frequent contact with clientele to ensure any questions, concerns, or comments regarding the project are addressed in a prompt and professional manner. Applicant must be able to pass DoD background check to obtain access to military installations.
Conduct job-site visits to monitor general conformance with the contact documents
Perform other duties as assigned or instructed

Qualifications

Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with project personnel, internal office staff, and clientele
Ability to lead others and bring about solidarity within a diverse group to meet a determined goal
Ability to bring energy to a task and inspire others to reach a common goal while performing to the best of their ability
Proficient computer skills with use of Microsoft Office and Bluebeam; Deltek experience is a plus
Effective time management and organizational skills; ability to become involved in a number of projects and remain up-to-date on the various development stages
Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues
Demonstrated skills for efficient and timely project planning, scheduling and budgeting
Working knowledge of fee proposals, negotiations, and contract/subcontract administration
Detailed understanding of various regulatory building codes
Thorough working knowledge of current construction materials and methods

Education and License Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university in Architecture or Engineering; Master's Degree or other advanced education is a plus
Professional expertise demonstrated through 7-15 years of experience with a high degree of technical complexity
Professional license required (Minnesota preferred)
5+ years of progressive project leadership experience
Current affiliation and/or membership with local, state, or national organization(s) is a plus