Senior Project Manager

Company Overview:

CPG Architects is a leading design-oriented architecture firm specializing in corporate interiors architecture for over 40 years. Our award-winning portfolio includes projects for some of the most well-known national, regional, and local businesses, brands, and organizations across various sectors. We pride ourselves on our personal approach to our business, emphasizing collective values, enduring relationships, and integrity in our work, which has earned us a reputation as trusted experts in the field. As we work hard for our clients, we also believe in the importance of work-life balance, supporting professional development, leadership training, celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion, and always giving back to our community.

Job Overview:

Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager who is passionate about leading a design team and delivering innovative solutions that exceed clients’ expectations? We invite you to join our team at CPG. As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading multiple large-scale, complex design projects from initial concept to construction completion for key clients. We are seeking a dynamic team player with exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, capable of building strong relationships with colleagues, clients, consultants, and stakeholders at all levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Develop and adhere to firm standards as well as monitor projects against design and contract requirements to ensure quality.

· Coordinate and oversee all technical activities with relation to architectural projects, including directing the design team, reviewing drafts and computer models, and approving design changes.

· Coordinate with project team on relevant tasks and maintain weekly status reports for various projects.

· Communicate directly with principals, managers and production staff to discuss and organize projects from conceptual design through construction.

· Oversees staffing project teams with architectural personnel as needed and provides overall management of project team.

· Track the production of construction documents and close gaps in the design.

· Preparation of proposals, estimating resources to start new projects.

· Mentor subordinate colleagues to realize their potential and provide quality output.

· Remain up to date with current and trending elements of design, construction, and technology including attending professional development courses and events as time permits.

· Innovate and develop new standards, policies, and procedures for architectural design work as necessary to minimize costs and maximize efficiency.

· Develop fees and proposals including reviewing and negotiating with owner’s representative or client.

· Track project budget and billing and coordinate invoicing with administration.

· Perform other related duties as required.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

· Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· A minimum of 10-12 years’ experience as a Project Manager working at a commercial architectural firm under the tutelage of a principal.

· Extensive experience in producing project budgets and schedules.

· Experience in reviewing Construction bids and project contracts.

· LEED certification required.

· Extensive construction administration experience.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

· Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD

· Knowledge of Revit, Procore, and Blue Beam preferred.

· Ability to work independently and with others.

· Ability to maintain professionalism in high stress situations.

· IBC/ANSI Code knowledge required.

· Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills to manage their team and build positive relationships with others.

· Change management and conflict resolution skills.

· Inquisitive problem seeker driven to find buildable solutions.

· Ability to work within limited time constraints.

· Excellent listening and communication skills.

· Problem solving skills.

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

· This position requires sedentary work and prolonged periods of working on a computer.

· Construction site visits occur frequently and may require walking on uneven, rough terrain at times.

WORKING REQUIREMENTS (Travel Requirements, Overtime, Shifts, On-Call, etc.):

· This position may require work outside of typical working hours to respond to or address any issues that arise.

· Frequent driving to job sites and client meetings around the tristate area is required.

· Occasional air travel and day or overnight trips is required per client needs.

CPG offers a competitive salary and benefits package including PTO, health, life and LTD insurance, and profit sharing/401k plan.

We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; age; ancestry; national origin; sexual orientation; physical or mental disability; veteran's status; medical condition; genetic information; marital status; gender identity, pregnancy, or citizenship or service in the uniformed services.