Architectural Senior Project Manager- Retail

Leadership • Demonstrate fair, consistent, and objective evaluation of each situation to establish trust in the team • Provide feedback and encouragement to foster confidence and innovation • Build emotional engagement amongst teammates within the project team • Proven ability to mentor and grow teammates across diverse skillsets • Effectively manage Teammates to maintain positive interaction, while ensuring the highest product quality, meeting client expectations on budget and on time • Participate in interviews and recruiting of professional staff as requested • Enhance the work and careers of Teammates through continuous training, support, and mentoring including project management, contract understanding, project planning, invoicing, and an understanding of how the project financial goals fit into the overall financial health of the firm • Work alongside the Senior Architect/Interior Designer and Studio Leader to schedule teammates, etc. Project Delivery • Manage and lead the Key Project Management Functions: Fee, Scope, and Schedule for all required projects • Lead meetings with project team on a regular basis to monitor projects for conformance to project plan, schedules, budgets, and contract • Course correct project and develop a plan of action if the project deviates from the project plan • Develop, lead, and communicate expectations for the project to achieve client satisfaction. Partner with (Senior) Architect/Interior Designer to establish both quantitative and qualitative project goals and objectives with the project team and hold the project team accountable for attaining them • Provide actionable project level guidance to Studio Leader and/or Operations Director and/or Business Leader on project status, staffing requirements, and course correction for projects that are not meeting the project plan (Fee, Scope, Schedule) • Facilitate on boarding of extended teammates to be included in project. Financial & Contract Management • Develop and lead the creation of scope of work, schedule a fee for new projects • Create and issue RFP documents for Consultant engagement when necessary • Effectively negotiate contracts with Clients and Consultants under the guidance of NELSON Legal team and Business/Project Delivery Leader • Review contracts and legal issues with NELSON's legal department and Business or Project Delivery Leader • Create and maintain contracts with consultants and Clients, including add services, for the project duration • Review contracts and legal issue with Nelson's legal department • Project Manager is responsible for meeting Key Performance Indicators on all projects, including Effective Multiplier, Gross Margin, Profitability, Realization, and Accounts Receivable • Initiate project set up and input information in to Deltek Vision/VantagePoint using the project planning and project modules • Manage project using the Deltek Vision/VantagePoint; complete work plans; including identification of Teammate assignments to skill sets, schedule for completion, project budget, consultants, fees, and labor costs as well as project change notices or other actions taking place on the assigned project. Business Development • Participate in marketing and business development opportunities • Develop work plans, fee proposals, and project schedules in response to RFP’s and other opportunities • Make recommendations to practice leadership regarding quantity, complexity, and diversity of future projects they feel are necessary for consideration • Participate in new project interviews to present NELSON capabilities, particularly related to project delivery • Maintain a robust professional network of Clients, Consultants, Vendors and Contractors to foster a diverse bench for relationship-based work • Nurture professional relationships with Clients on an ongoing basis to assist with business development for the firm • Participate in meetings with leadership team to share ideas regarding existing and overall organization, business development opportunities, position in the marketplace, etc.