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Hoefer Welker · 5 months ago

Project Manager - Higher Education

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Hoefer Welker is seeking a Project Manager with specific experience in the Higher Education market sector. The role involves project management, planning and design, leading design teams, and ensuring compliance with budget, scope, and schedule.

Product Design

Responsibilities

Lead and communicate with subcontractors and vendors for the successful execution and delivery of projects

Ability to work upstream and downstream during project progression and collaborates successfully with Design Director and Principal in Charge

Foster and maintain a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team, while providing leadership to include professional development and mentoring of staff

Assist senior management in developing and validating project scope and fee, budget, and scope of services and consultant contracts

Consult with client to determine function and special requirements and prepare information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time

Consistently provide complete and timely communication of project information between client and internal project teams as well as consultants, contractors, to ensure project details and technical or critical issues are carried out at all levels of contract administration

Ability to Design and deliver sustainability to client

Consistent technical and client engagement at every opportunity

Responsible for managing project using the Deltek Vision tools; complete work plans per standard processes and format, including budget, project scope, consultants, schedule for completion, fees and costs as well as additional services or other actions

Assist in preparation of project presentations and conducts schematic, design development and contract document work sessions with clients and consultants

Review documents for adherence to building and accessibility codes. Ensure project documentation and contracts are in compliance with the standards set forth by Hoefer Welker

Responsible for construction document adherence to design intent and financial profitability of projects

Ensures Quality Assurance Program is initiated and adhered to through the life of the project

Identifies new business opportunities, listens for and seeks out new projects which may exist or are being formulated, while developing current client relationships

Participate in select marketing and business development opportunities and assist in development of fee proposals

Develop and maintain positive relationships with consultants, contractors and applicable agencies

Qualification

Architectural RegistrationRevitProject ManagementLEED Green AssociateDesign-Build ExperienceHigher Education ExperienceDeltek VisionCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeamworkLeadership Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or equivalent in education or experience

Minimum 8-10 years experience in architectural practice as a project manager on various projects in all phases

Experience on Higher Education projects required

Architectural registration required with current license

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license and willingness to use insured personal vehicle in the courses of employment

Proficient in Revit, TonicDM, and Microsoft Office

Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere

Ability to meet deadlines

Strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness

Detail oriented and able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

Ability to demonstrate effective communication, confidence and leadership skills

Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to confidently and decisively take action

Strong knowledge of architectural building systems and sustainability

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Experience in design-build, developer driven focus preferred

NCARB registration preferred

LEED Green Associate Accreditation desired

Deltek Vantagepoint knowledge a plus

Company

Hoefer Welker

Founded in 1996, Hoefer Welker is a full-service design firm offering architecture, interior design, MEP engineering, and medical equipment planning and technology consulting.

Founded in 1996

Leawood, Kansas, USA

51-200 employees