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Senior Project Manager, K-12

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DLR Group

3mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Architecture & Urban Planning
    Construction & Surveying
  • Phoenix

Requirements

  • The successful candidate will:
  • Have an appreciation and passion for leading an integrated design team.
  • Possess a comprehensive understanding of coordination aspects related to requirements of all design disciplines.
  • Possess good written and verbal communication skills coupled with strong organizational skills.
  • Be a growth agent to the K-12 Sector in collaboration with other sector leaders including business development professionals.
  • Ensure all DLR Group practice standards are followed during the duration of the project.
  • Collaborate with the Project Manager to develop and adhere to the project work plan and schedule.
  • Lead the contract negotiations and approve all contract changes.
  • Ensure timely processing of invoices and engage client for prompt payment.
  • Mentor team members and participate in hiring, training, and onboarding of new staff.
  • Participate in in-house training activities to further develop your skills and abilities.
  • Required Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated experience in a client facing role for multiple K-12 projects.
  • 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager
  • Bachelor's Degree in Architecture.
  • Licensed Architect
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • As an architectural Senior Project Manager/ Client Leader at DLR Group you will be responsible for leading client engagement from marketing through the construction phase for our K-12 Sector. As a part of an integrated design team, you will participate in the creation of buildings that elevate the human experience through design.
  • Position Summary:
  • In this role you will lead and manage contract negotiations, as well as inform clients about our design procedures. Collaborating with project managers is essential to ensuring the financial well-being and effective completion of our projects, while also maintaining regular communication with clients throughout their project's duration.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Senior Project Manager in the K-12 sector at DLR Group?

The primary role of the Senior Project Manager is to lead client engagement from marketing through the construction phase for K-12 projects, managing contract negotiations, ensuring project completion, and maintaining regular communication with clients throughout the project's duration.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Required qualifications include demonstrated experience in a client-facing role for multiple K-12 projects, 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager, a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, being a licensed architect, and eligibility to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship.

What does DLR Group value in its employees?

DLR Group values commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, and teamwork, which together help elevate the human experience through design.

What type of work model does DLR Group offer?

DLR Group operates within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home.

What are some of the responsibilities of the Senior Project Manager?

Responsibilities include leading and managing contract negotiations, ensuring timely processing of invoices, mentoring team members, collaborating on project work plans, and ensuring DLR Group's practice standards are followed throughout the project.

How does DLR Group support professional development for its employees?

DLR Group supports professional development through in-house training activities, mentoring, and participation in hiring, training, and onboarding of new staff.

Where is the location for this job position?

The job position is located in Phoenix, AZ.

What benefits does DLR Group offer?

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays and time off, a 401k, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities.

How does the Senior Project Manager contribute to the K-12 sector's growth?

The Senior Project Manager acts as a growth agent for the K-12 sector by collaborating with other sector leaders and business development professionals to drive project success and expand the firm's client base.

What is DLR Group's commitment to sustainability?

DLR Group is pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, ME2040, and SE2050, and is an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment, indicating a strong commitment to sustainability in design practices.

Elevate the Human Experience Through Design

Real Estate
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1966
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new construction, renovation, and adaptive reuse. Our promise is to elevate the human experience through design. This promise inspires sustainable design for a diverse group of public and private sector clients; local communities; and our planet. DLR Group is 100 percent employee-owned and fully supports the initiatives and goals of the 2030 Challenge, and is an initial signatory to the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.