[Remote] Project Manager, Architecture
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Carnegie is a company dedicated to enhancing higher education through impactful architectural projects. The Project Manager will lead architectural initiatives for colleges and universities, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while serving as the primary liaison with clients.
Responsibilities
- Maintains a project load of 3–4 clients, including leading at least one major project
- Serves as the primary liaison with clients to ensure satisfaction, timely delivery, and budget alignment
- Prepares and manages project proposals and AIA contracts
- Develop preliminary construction and project budgets
- Assist campus planning team in project management, budget and order-of-magnitude costs
- Provide your expertise in planning initiatives, assessments, scheduling, and guidance on project alignment and creative problem solving solutions
- Leads a client/campus/boards through the project at various phases of design
- Communicates project scope, goals, and deliverables to internal team and external partners
- Manages and monitors project schedules, budgets, and staffing needs across phases
- Ability to write and coordinate specifications via Masterspec
- Leads the coordination of consultants and internal team members throughout design and construction
- Oversees construction administration tasks, ensuring timely resolution of open items
- Applies knowledge of codes and construction processes to ensure design intent and technical accuracy
- Develops technical details, and support and assist in leading documentation in alignment with design intent
- QA/QC projects, ensuring BIM standards are applied
- Produce and review high level planning budgets, review cost estimates for design alignment and desired clients student experience
- Work with contractors during design and construction phases to ensure project delivery methods
- Attends internal and external meetings to ensure alignment and progress
- Contributes to internal firm projects and initiatives that support team efficiency and development
- Supports and mentors other staff members as appropriate, fostering a collaborative studio culture in a virtual or in-person environment
- Provide expertise in program and product development
Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from a NAAB-accredited program
- 10 or more years of experience working on commercial projects in the United States; higher education experience required
- Registered U.S. Architect required
- NCARB certification required
- Valid U.S. driver's license required for travel
- Travel within the United States required approximately 30–50% of the time
- Strong understanding of building systems, codes, and construction documentation
- Ability to independently produce, review, and modify architectural and technical documents
- Thorough understanding of architectural standards and processes from planning, conceptual, schematic design through construction documents
- Proficiency in REVIT for architectural drawing production and experience with AutoCAD required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google based programs
- Excellent communication, graphic presentation, and public speaking skills
- Ability to make strategic decisions that enhance client service and design outcomes
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills to balance multiple active projects
- Effective communication and time management skills are required, as well as the ability to use/learn multiple technology platforms and switch between them on a regular basis
- Physical requirement: Prolonged periods of being in a stationary position at a desk and working on a computer; ability to travel (air/vehicle) and navigate active construction sites
- Familiarity with SketchUp, Bluebeam and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
- Experience in development real estate is a plus
- Higher Education Market sector experience is mandatory
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