Architectural Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

The Galante Architecture Studio (TGAS) is a multi-discipline design firm with a diverse & complex client base. We pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional project results through the connected thinking of our talented team of Architects, Designers, Graphic Artists, Interns, and long-standing consultants. Design innovation & sustainability are at the heart of all our work to provide progressive buildings, objects, and spatial solutions whenever & wherever possible. We relentlessly focus on design & construction excellence to articulate our clients’ presence through design, but we try to do so in a socially consciousness way. A fundamental part of implementing our core values in the work that we do, is relying on our differences and our individual strengths to hone our collective skills. Together, we work diligently to contribute to the greater architectural ecosystems we are entrusted to help create.

Are you ready to dive right into work on an active project?

An Architectural Design Project Manager is responsible for all phases of an architectural project, from initial design to completion, ensuring it adheres to budget, timelines, and client specifications. They establish constructive and effective communication from the onset and throughout the duration of the project with the Client/Owner, their OPM, the TGAS design team, consultants, and contractors; facilitating project meetings, presentations and maintaining detailed project documentation.

Do you have the desire, skill set, and experience to perform with rigor and creative energy? If you can execute all or the majority of the following essential functions, we want you to join our amazing team!

Your Essential Contributions:

• Responsible for all aspects of a project, from initial concept to construction completion, translating planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, consultants, designers, and project team members; Leading and managing project teams to ensure adherence to plans and complete projects on budget and through aggressive schedules
• Collaborating with clients to understand their program requirements and standards and policies to ensure their satisfaction
• With minimal direction (when needed) from Principal in Charge, provide clear direction for the development, modification, and/or review of documents to ensure design intent, including research of building materials and systems, material samples, equipment, and furnishings attuned to the project’s design program
• Facilitate and approve the creation of 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings
• Facilitate and approve building code analyses, ensuring projects comply with building codes, safety regulations, and other relevant standards
• Facilitate and approve construction cost estimates and CSI format specifications
• Facilitate and approve drawings and renderings, addressing design and construction issues responsively and accurately
• Facilitate and maintain project budgets and schedules, helping to ensure projects stay within allocated resources and project timelines
• Conduct on-site visits, documenting construction progress and identifying potential issues through site visit notes, emails, and photos, etc.
• Thoroughly document and maintain accurate records of project’s evolving status, contractual requirements, and change orders to the Client/Owner-Architect agreement in accordance with documents, AIA forms, and other avenues as structured in contract documents
• Utilize construction management software (i.e.: ProCore, CoConstruct, Projects, etc.), to respond promptly to Client/Owner and Contractor requests, coordinating with design team, including Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineers, and others
• Work with Principal Architects, other Project Managers, the COO, and Office Manager to coordinate support services for all TGAS projects as needed.

If you are a passionate and organized problem solver and have a desire to work with an extraordinary team of design professionals, we’d like to hear from you! Your skills and dedication to excellence are vital to the successful delivery of our work. Beyond being a design focused and collaborative place, there is room for short and long-term growth. As an open and inviting studio, each member has the ability to influence the direction we travel as a team. We marry technical skills with business relationship acumen to deliver innovative solutions that meet client challenges as well as the diverse needs of the communities they serve. We’re looking for someone to embody this ethos and welcome applications from people with project management experience who meet the following qualifications:

Qualifications

• US work authorization (Required)
• Flexibility to travel in the Greater Boston area
• Occasional out of state travel required
• Professional registration (A plus, but not required)

Education:

• Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) Degree (Required)
• Master of Architecture (Preferred, but not required)
• LEED credential or a commitment to sustainability

Experience:

• Minimum of 8-10 years practical experience in Architecture (Required)
• Previous Senior Designer or Assistant Project Manager experience in 1M – 30M project valuations: combined 6 years + (Required)
• Proficiency in Revit (Required)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (Required)
• Building Information Modeling (BIM): 2 years + (Preferred)
• Sketchup: 2 years + (Preferred)
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills
• Analytical thinking and visualization skills: Understanding complex designs and identifying potential issues is crucial
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced atmosphere
• Fluent in MS Office and other standard office software
• Public presentation skills a big plus as there are opportunities for growth here

TGAS is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion!

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Equal employment opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

If you would like to learn more about us and our work, check us out at galantearchitecture.com. Applicants should submit a portfolio of design work along with their resume and a cover letter.

Company DescriptionWe're serious about our craft and dedicated to our team's success and love for the design work that we do!

Company Description

We're serious about our craft and dedicated to our team's success and love for the design work that we do!