Project Director - Higher Education

The Project Director is responsible for effective delivery projects including design/technical excellence, profitability and positive client relations. Project types include small to medium complexity buildings ranging up to $30M in construction value. Responsible for managing one or more projects concurrently with minimum combined fees of $500k. This individual will:

• Serve as the primary client contact on day to day issues
• Participate in the marketing strategy sessions regarding project fee proposals, interviews, fee proposals and miscellaneous business development efforts
• Develop a draft Orangesheet (goals) for project in conjunction with project team
• Present Orangesheet to ensure the goals support the firm objectives
• Be accountable for project goals being met including profitability, design, technical quality, schedule and client satisfaction
• Implement firm Project Delivery processes including Quality Management Plan
• Stamp and seal construction documents in accordance with firm policy
• Prepare, monitor and update budgets, workplans and schedules
• Prepare and implement corrective action plans to ensure project goals are met
• Work with Project Executives and Director of Operations on additional services, contracts, and client relationship
• Prepare and maintain Owner/Architect and Architect/Consultant contracts
• Manage consultants including processing of consultant invoices
• Work with Managing Principal to estimate staffing needs and assign work to team members
• Responsible for supplying timely revenue forecast to Managing Principal
• Responsible for monthly Earnings/Billings execution
• Responsible for Aged Account Collections
• Develop and update Project Initiation Forms in conjunction with project team
• Share responsibility to coordinate risk management issues (potential claims) with Director of Operations
• Mentor staff
• Be responsible for ensuring Project Data (cost, schedule, change orders, graphics) are forwarded to marketing database in timely manner at each project phase
• Use technology and methodologies to create innovative approaches to building design
• Consistently strive to improve technical quality of work product by keeping abreast of new technologies, changes in building codes, and advances in the industry
• Work collaboratively in a cross discipline environment to produce integrated project documents, and insure integrated design approaches and solutions