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DLR Group · 1 day ago

Project Manager, Public Safety

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

DLR Group is an integrated design firm committed to improving the lives of clients through innovative design. They are seeking a Project Manager to lead Public Safety projects within the Justice + Civic sector, overseeing project teams, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets, and maintaining high standards of quality throughout the project lifecycle.

Architecture

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Project Manager on staffing, responsibilities, and performance feedback for project team members

Facilitate and document meetings with staff and clients, coordinating project personnel, vendors, and consultants

Participate in client contract negotiations, manage change requests, and approve project plan modifications

Support business development initiatives by contributing to RFP responses and participating in client interviews

Oversee project invoicing, ensuring accuracy and alignment with work deliverables, and manage account receivables

Assist in negotiating scope of services, fees, and preparing Owner/Architect and Architect/Consultant Agreements

Ensure complete and accurate client and project information is input into Vantagepoint and updated as necessary

Lead the identification of key services, coordinating scope, fees, deliverables, and schedules for all disciplines involved

Develop comprehensive project plans in Planifi, including schedules, milestones, and staffing, and initiate tasks in INDEPRO

Manage project execution to meet client expectations for scope, quality, budget, and schedule, while coordinating activities of project personnel, vendors, and consultants

Track project milestones, ensuring deliverable quality and submission, and provide status updates with adjustments as needed

Assist in preparing proposals for design changes, managing additional services, and supporting invoicing and fee collection efforts

Lead and mentor project teams, ensuring alignment with project plans, and maintain regular communication with clients to manage expectations

Collaborate with design leaders to ensure compliance with DLR Group quality standards and integrate design expertise into the project at every phase

Qualification

Architectural DesignClient RelationsProject ManagementVantagepointPlanifiMicrosoft SuiteBuilding CodesCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingTime ManagementLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, or related construction field (Professional licensure preferred)

At least 10 years of professional experience in the AEC industry, inclusive of at least 5 years in a client-facing role

Proven experience leading large-scale architectural projects

Experience with state and local jurisdictions

Strong understanding of business management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership

Knowledge of customer service principles, including needs assessment, quality standards, and customer satisfaction

Expertise in design techniques and tools for producing technical plans, drawings, and models

Familiarity with building methods, materials, and systems for construction and renovation projects

Strong critical thinking, time management, and communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to actively listen, understand others' perspectives, and respond thoughtfully in conversations

Proficient in Vantagepoint, Planifi, and Microsoft Suite (including Project)

High proficiency in standard A/E/I/P software, with the ability to mentor and train team members in technical and software skills

Strong working knowledge of design techniques, tools, and sustainable design principles for producing technical plans, drawings, and models

Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills, with demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior staff while multitasking and maintaining high standards of quality

Working knowledge of local building and zoning codes, with experience guiding teams in compliance and regulatory requirements

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Benefits

100% employee owned

Flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays

Company

DLR Group

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DLR Group is a full-service design business that specializes in new construction architecture, engineering, interior design, and planning.

Founded in 1996

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.dlrgroup.com/

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