Senior Project Manager-Architecture at Dewberry

Dewberry's Architecture Team is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Fairfax, VA office with at least 15 years of experience having managed complex projects exceeding $50M construction value through various delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design Build, and CM at Risk . Preferre d candidate should have a strong background, relationships, and experience in either or both the Federal and Justice Markets. The right candidate will be responsible for managing large internal and external teams to successfully deliver projects.

Thia is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to leverage their business development, client management, project management, and design skills to be an integral piece for the office's projects and growth. The right individual will be responsible for managing a growing list of existing and potential federal, state, and municipal clients and projects.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate!

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

How will you do this?

• Collaborate with the Architectural Leadership teams to successfully deliver projects.
• Work closely with Clients, managing relationships, expectations, and day-to-day individual project needs.
• Take part with internal Teams to conceptualize, design, and produce project documentation.
• Interface with external Consultants to coordinate disciplines, manage contractual relationships, and maintain schedules.
• Participate in Business Development and Marketing activities, independently and in conjunction with others, including RFPs and Interviews.
• Set, monitor, and maintain project budgets, work plans, and schedules through all phases of the design process.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture is required.
• Licensed Architect required, with ability for reciprocal licensure in additional states .
• Minimum of 15 years' experience required in increasing levels of design experience and client interaction and management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams, clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Collaborative approach to all aspects of the practice.
• Expert knowledge of local code requirements and ability to efficiently interface with agencies having jurisdiction, as required.
• Confident and effective interpersonal and time management skills.
• Comfortable participating in Business Development and marketing activities.
• Responsible for developing scope & fees, managing project budgets, client & consultant invoices, agreements, and contracts.
• Responsible for managing project team resources; advises Office Director of resource and schedule needs.
• Develops proposals with assistance of PIC(s) and/or Office Director; Participates in client interviews and development of marketing collateral.
• Reviews and assures document accuracy for client(s), consultant(s) and project team(s).
• Responsible for projects compliance with Dewberry QMS processes; evaluates and assures review recommendations are implemented; pledges that "lessons learned" are communicated to all staff.
• A design portfolio demonstrating experience will be required.

Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*All recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So, if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

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