Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Architectural Project Manager - Government to join our Simsbury, CT office to help grow and lead our expanding Government Practice across the Northeast. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established multi-discipline design team, including architects, interior designers, urban designers and planners. We are looking for a candidate that is self-motivated and is passionate about growing and expanding our teams’ capabilities with a track record in completing government projects and supporting and leading business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare effective work plans and labor budgets for proposals and projects
• Work with National Government Market and Regional Leaders to establish and implement a strategy for growing our Buildings footprint across the northeast.
• Maintain consistent communication with Market and Regional leadership and provide monthly updates on project and business development activity.
• Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy the client as well as control work and productivity.
• Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process on all assigned projects.
• Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, schedule of events and an estimation of staff requirements as necessary.
• Hold team meetings ensuring procedures governing review and approval of projects are followed prior to submission of completed work.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with employees involved in projects to ensure utilization targets are met.
• Assists with the selection, negotiation, and managing of all activities regarding external clients.
• Review monthly labor and cost reports to ensure projects are being completed at the predetermined profit goal.
• Mentor staff on executing government project types.
• May oversee the activities of assigned staff, including but not limited to timesheet review and approval, performance evaluation and daily supervision.

Qualifications

• A professional degree in architecture from an accredited institution.
• Professional Licensure in the state of Connecticut required.
• Eight (8) or more years’ experience leading government design projects with at least 4 years specifically in undertaking business development activities.
• Experience with municipal clients required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated but also willing and able to effectively work as part of a larger team to drive results.
• Ability to effectively perform as a key team leader (demonstrate collaboration and respect for others; contribute; lead by example, etc.).
• Ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrate advanced technical and non-technical writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Proficient in REVIT, AutoCAD Architecture version 2022.
• Project scheduling skills and management skills.
• 3D Rendering Software capabilities preferred.
• Willingness to travel across CT and surrounding states for business development and project development purposes.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!