Architect Project Manager - (US-SD-Aberdeen - 57402)

Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: 8111
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Our client is a professional service firm of 24 architects, planners and interior designers. The company practices on a regional basis with clients in South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. Their expertise includes educational, healthcare and recreation facilities as well as commercial, governmental and cultural facilities, churches, multi-family and residences, preservation, restoration and adaptive reuse.

Job Responsibilities:
1) Organize, plan and schedule all project activities from marketing through to post-construction follow-up
2) Manage the intended outcome to balance client contract, budget, time and cost limitations
3) Act as a consultant to the client (or client's representative)
4) Manage consultants
5) Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers involved in the process
6) Provide the direction needed to bring the project to successful completion
7) Meet the quality standards of the company and the client
8) Make decisions that demonstrate full knowledge of the project’s status, binding together the project’s diverse elements, to bring about its successful completion
9) Use good architectural design judgment
10) Follow building codes and abide by the laws of the US and the individual states in which the company does business
11) Improve control procedures and develop new strategies for the attainment of improved productivity

Job Requirements:
1) BS/BA in Architecture or Engineering
2) Associate degree (2 year) or certified training from a college or technical school
3) Registered Architect preferred
4) Construction field experience and training a plus
5) Background in managing and administering projects
6) Minimum 2 years of experience in drafting and designing with CADD
7) Project management and proposal development experience
8) Understanding of cost controls, proposals and collection abilities
9) Expertise in MS Office and SketchUp, AutoCAD and Rev-It software
10) Willingness to pursue additional training to sharpen any skill deficiencies and/or obtain or maintain license designations
11) Good memory and technical designing skills
12) Excellent interpersonal skills
13) In-depth understanding of the drafting and designing functions performed by direct reports
14) Knowledge of practical application of architectural designs and technology
15) Knowledge of tools and principles involved in production of precision technical drawings and models
16) Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in the construction or repairing of buildings and other structures
17) Ability to plan, track and execute
18) Ability to develop cooperative working relationships between consultants, contractors and subcontractors using excellent interpersonal skills
19) Excellent negotiating and communications skills
20) Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to work with clients, consultants, contractors and company employees
21) Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
22) Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical procedures and procedure manuals
23) Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume
24) Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
25) Ability to apply architectural principles, techniques, procedures and designs

Applicants are encouraged to apply directly by going to: http://www.fepsearchgroup.com/manufacturing-jobs/manufacturing-job-08111.html