PROJECT MANAGER

PROJECT MANAGER
We are in search of a Project Manager who thrives in a creative and fast-paced environment to organize, execute, and coordinate all aspects of the project – manage the team, budget, schedule, scope, and project quality. Must be able to manage and deliver multiple projects concurrently and successfully.

The HEWITT Project Manager will:

• Plan for project success, and be responsible for the coordination of all project efforts, administrative and technical
• Serve as the primary client liaison to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of services to completion and to the firm’s standards and client’s satisfaction
• Actively manage client budgets, schedules, and programs; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks; and project team assignments
• Estimate fees, determine scope of services, and prepare proposals and agreements

The successful candidate will be an analytical and intuitive individual with refined soft skills, will take initiative and incur responsibility for the project(s), and demonstrate a passion for clear communication and organization. In this role, you will represent the studio and firm in a professional, positive, and thoughtful way.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Works closely with Director of Design
• Works closely with Director of Practice on project schedule/milestones, agreements, and planning/conforming to labor budgets
• Delegates and coordinates project responsibilities among team members efficiently and effectively
• Mentors less experienced staff and critiques work as part of on-the-job training

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Maintains client and consultant relationships
• Manages all communication with in-house team, owner, consultants
• Maintains and coordinates established design concepts of the project
• Monitors roles and responsibilities for team while building consensus through an environment of teamwork
• Maintains agreements and scope of services with client and consultant team
• Establishes and maintains project work plans for staffing, budget, schedule
• Manages project progress, profitability, and project multipliers
• Coordinates / provides technical assistance in preparation of construction documents
• Actively manages project risk, and documents and shares lessons learned
• Actively participates in networking activities, RFP preparation, and team interviews

PREFERRED QUALIFCATIONS

• B.Arch or M.Arch or equivalent degree
• Registered Architect, preferred
• Strong design, planning, and organizational skills
• Evident team leadership ability and demanding of themselves
• Experience in guiding projects through the local regulatory / permitting process
• Demonstrates flexibility, creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving architectural issues
• Excellent listener and clear communicator
• Detail-oriented and customer focused, with strong persuasion and negotiation skills
• Proficiency with MS Office, Outlook, Newforma, Deltek Vantagepoint and project planning software and rendering programs
• Sufficient experience with Revit, allowing for effective model navigation, documentation review and team management
• US citizen or hold a US work visa

We are returning to our office in late autumn. Hybrid in-office/remote work opportunities will be subject to the collaborative needs of project teams.

HEWITT is committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Visit our website at HEWITT Architecture to learn more – submit your cover letter, resume, and work samples at employment@hewittseattle.com