Senior Project Manager at DLR Group

Phoenix, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Leadership, Collaboration, Financial Acumen, Design Excellence, Communication Skills, Mentoring, Sustainable Design, Building Codes, Negotiation, Technical Skills, Client Management, Team Coordination, Proposal Preparation, Quality Assurance, Software Proficiency

Industry

Architecture and Planning

Description

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place. We have an opening for a Senior Project Manager. This role could be based in the following cities: Phoenix Position Summary As a Senior Project Manager at DLR Group, you will oversee all aspects of one or more projects, including managing project teams, coordinating with external consultants, and ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and fees. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of quality and design excellence throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, you will be accountable for the financial success of the project, ensuring it remains on track and within budget. If you are a collaborative thought leader with a strategic mindset this might be the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee owned and as such you’ll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably. What you will do: Support business development by participating in RFQs, RFPs, and client interviews 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 Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design Minimum of 10 years of experience as a project manager, with proven leadership in managing teams and guiding complex projects through all phases of the design process Professional licensure preferred, but not required Proficient in Vantagepoint, Planifi, INDEPRO, 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 *TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT* DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment. Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together. DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of one or more projects, managing project teams and coordinating with external consultants. Ensure adherence to project schedules, budgets, and maintain high standards of quality and design excellence throughout the project lifecycle.