Colliers Engineering & Design · 1 week ago
Assistant Project Manager - Architecture
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expColliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Assistant Project Manager - Architecture to join their Buildings Engineering Services team in Philadelphia, PA. The role involves assisting in the technical and administrative direction of projects, ensuring completion in accordance with contracts, and may include serving as Project Manager on smaller projects to develop skills for a career in Project Management.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Assist in preparation of effective work plans and labor budgets for approval by supervisor
Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy client
Oversee the work and productivity on assigned projects
Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, and schedule of deliverables
Participate in or hold team meetings ensuring procedures governing the review and approval of projects are followed prior to submission of completed work
Negotiate with clients on any scope changes relative to project budgets and schedules subject to supervisor's approval
Ensure all project work is performed and completed in accordance with QA/QC standards, systems and procedures as designated for project
Coordinate and communicate effectively with all employees involved in the project to ensure high utilization rates (i.e. Project team meeting)
Review monthly labor and cost reports to ensure projects are being completed at the pre-established goal
Assist with mentoring junior staff in learning sound technical and business practices and enhancing corporate objectives
Assist with the preparation for public hearings, meetings and any other presentations in relation to current projects
Works efficiently with the Billing Department to authorize and transmit bills to client. Follows up with clients for timely payments
Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs
May oversee the activities of assigned staff, including but not limited to timesheet review and approval, performance evaluation and daily supervision
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Architecture or equivalent work experience as required to maintain licensed architect status
8+ years of experience as an Architect
Licensure in the state of Pennsylvania required
Previous use and understanding of AutoCAD and Revit design software with the ability to produce preliminary and schematic designs in AutoCAD at a minimum, but Revit is desired
Strong communication skills required
Willingness to mentor team members on technical and professional skills
Ability to work in close collaboration with other managers and leadership, clients, in-house and outside consultants
Client facing experience
Ability to work primarily independently
Willing to travel occasionally to client sites and meetings
Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions
Preferred
Previous business development and project management experience preferred in planning and executing design/construction projects
Benefits
Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid pregnancy disability leave
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
A company-matched 401(k)/Roth
Paid time off that includes parental and military leave
Employee referral and professional license bonuses
Reimbursement for education
A free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
Mentorship program
Wellness program
Women’s Organization
Ongoing philanthropic opportunities
Company
Colliers Engineering & Design
Colliers Engineering is a provider of multi-discipline engineering, design, and consulting services to public and private sector clients. It is a sub-organization of Colliers.
1001-5000 employees
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Kevin L. Haney, P.E.
President & CEO
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Chief Financial Officer
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