Description TESSERE is seeking a Project Manager that is a registered architect to take responsibility for specific client relationships and the proposal, design, planning, budgeting, preparation, and delivery of a wide range of renovation, remodel and expansion projects as well as new construction. This production, management, and supervisory position is accountable for delivering projects on time and within budget, and reports to an architect in a leadership role responsible for a business sector. Responsibilities • Meet Directly with the client to analyze goals and conceive and develop architectural solutions to those goals. • Plan the project budget, milestones, and schedule and track project performance accordingly. • Initiate and create schematic designs and plans with responsibility for the preparation of drawings. • Coordinate workload through design development and construction document phases to complete documents on schedule. • Direct and coordinate with the engineering disciplines and third-party equipment vendors, reviewing construction documents for area of conflict with all disciplines. • Write or edit the owner provided architectural specifications. • Plan, initiate, and run project meetings, setting agenda’s, and issuing meeting minutes. • Ensure code and accessibility compliance utilizing several competing and often conflicting building, life safety, health and accessibility codes. • Coordinates addendum, ASI, RFIs, WCPRs and Change orders and is responsible to incorporate agreed upon changes into the project documents. • Analyze and negotiate pay applications and change orders. • Report project completion for billing, approve invoices, and lead any necessary collections activities. • Provide supervision and guidance to others assigned to facilitate the delivery of a project. Examples of job responsibilities are not intended to be all inclusive. TESSERE reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as needed. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Strong knowledge of technical design considerations and trends. • Strong knowledge of building materials and methods. • Strong knowledge of codes and accessibility requirements. • Knowledge of sustainable design. • Excellent written and communication skills. Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely, to relate well to others at all levels, and use diplomacy and tact. • Planning and organization skills --ability to start and complete projects independently, using time effectively and efficiently, and managing multiple priorities. • Ability to juggle multiple priorities—working closely with numerous owner representatives and their clients on different projects simultaneously. • Ability to cope with change, can shift gears comfortably, can decide and act without having the total picture, can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty. • Ability to move between running projects independently or through a team and participating in projects under the leadership of others. • Ability to traverse uneven terrain, climb steps or ladder, and tolerate airborne environmental nuisances associated with building construction sites. • Ability to visually survey, measure and assess project site, site elements, and project while under construction. Requirements • Licensed architect in at least one state in the U.S. • 7+ years of client management experience required. • 7+ years of project leadership and management experience required. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Project Schedule). • Proficiency with Deltek project and resource management tools preferred. • Revit knowledge beneficial. • LEED credentials preferred. • NCARB certified and eligible for reciprocal licensing in other states preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.