Project Director - Higher Education - Page Southerland Page, Inc.

We are hiring a Project Director specific to our Higher Education sector for our Raleigh, NC office. At Page, we promise design that makes lives better. We’re actively seeking talented people to join an empowered employee environment. Page provides architecture, engineering, interiors and consulting services on large, complex projects around the world. We credit the success of our projects that build communities to the global diversity of our people’s backgrounds and experiences. By following our core values in the delivery of our services, we’ve become – and remain – a vital and respected firm. We’re seeking highly creative, committed team members to help us deliver on our promise of making lives better through design. As our market sectors and services grow, we continuously add new opportunities. Will you join us? 

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
• 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 the leadership team 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 Director/Operations Director 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

• Professional degree in Architecture, Engineering or related field
• Professional license required
• 7 - 18 years of architectural/engineering experience, including 1-5 years of experience in supervision and project management of medium-size projects and a variety of project types
• Ability to apply diverse knowledge of design and discipline
• Ability to negotiate contracts
• Ability to understand financial measurements of projects
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to successfully manage client relationships
• Ability to lead others and foster teamwork
• Ability to use good judgment and make timely decisions
• Proactive management style
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to motivate project teams toward goal-oriented results

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