PRIMARY FUNCTION

Responsible for leading and directing AE project teams in all aspects of our professional services while maintaining liaison between the project team, the client, consultants, contractors and all authorities having jurisdiction over the project. Oversee and manage all activities of the project including client and contract requirements, project planning and schedule, staffing needs and hour requirements to achieve the quality and profit goal expectations.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Assist the Principal-in-Charge with the professional services proposal process and in negotiating the Owner/Architect Agreement.
• Lead and direct multi-disciplinary AE teams through all phases of a project including programming, schematic design, design development, construction document and construction administration services.
• Lead and direct all activities of the project including the following:
• Prepare, implement, and monitor Project Plans and strategies.
• Lead and manage client activities and contracts. Identify and secure, prior to doing the work, additional service fees for activities outside the Owner/Architect Agreement and any previously approved work requiring changes.
• Manage overall project schedule and develop, coordinate and manage short-term schedules, next steps, and tasks with project team.
• Establish and monitor discipline hour budgets and staffing needs with the assistance from the discipline leaders to meet profit goals.
• Manage and monitor the gathering of owner required data.
• Prepare contract forms for both Owners and Consultants and monitor adherence to those contracts.
• Schedule, coordinate and manage all required design and technical reviews through all phases of the project to meet the established policies and procedures for quality.
• Manage the Project Team during the bidding and construction administration phase in accordance with the requirements of the Owner/Architect Agreement.
• Participate in marketing efforts including client maintenance, proposals and interviews as directed by the Sector or Business Leader.
• Assist the Principal-in-Charge in the post-construction evaluation process when requested.
• Interact daily with Operations Leaders and Business Leaders in regard to metrics for project success, issue resolution, and strategic goals of your managed projects.
• Guide and monitor AE project teams use/adherence to the HED Project Design Process.

SKILL, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• Professional Licensure.
• LEED Accredited preferred.
• Minimum ten years' professional experience in AE or Client-Side Project Management with extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional services from marketing through project close-out.
• Experience in Mission Critical and/or Data Center design/development is strongly preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of the coordination of all design disciplines.
• Ability to motivate others and develop teamwork, excellent writing and speaking skills, and strong organization skills.
• Ability to work well and enthuse teams under deadline situations. Demonstrate leadership to the project team and to Owners.
• Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and flexible.
• Possess strong business acumen and demonstrate that acumen in your day-to-day activities.
• A This is a senior level position, highly visible to clients and employees, that requires maturity, assertiveness, integrity and the ability to lead, influence and persuade. A strong, concise, and forthright communication style is required.
• Computer literate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Capable of traveling to and from project sites for attending client, project and construction meetings.
• Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation and evaluation purposes.
• Ability to use office equipment for communication and documentation purposes.
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.