Architectural Project Manager

Job Details

Job Location

Lake Charles LA - Lake Charles, LA

Description

Architectural Project Manager

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for managing the entirety of planning, procurement, design, construction, supplemental services, and project closeout processes for renovation and new construction projects. The PM performs a broad range of tasks with the focus of keeping projects on schedule and on budget. The PM produces accurate and timely reports on project development and execution for all relevant parties. The PM serves as the representative coordinating all parties to ensure the successful completion of projects.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages architectural projects from the Programming phase through construction
• Facilitates design review meetings, project coordination meetings, pre-bid meetings, pre-construction meetings, and construction meetings.
• Attends bid openings
• Reviews Architecture/Engineering (A/E) bid tabulations
• Reviews all A/E consultant payment applications for acceptability
• Makes routine site visits with the A/E and contractor to evaluate progress, performance, and compliance
• Identifies potential project risks and develops mitigation strategies, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the client's satisfaction. Evaluates change order proposals (scope of work and costs) for changes or additions during the life of the project, reviewing for scope and cost reasonableness
• Maintains comprehensive project documentation in accordance with 'The CSRS Way' best practices, ensuring all decisions, progress, and key milestones are accurately recorded and accessible to stakeholders. Participates in the review and approval of Final Inspections of completed work
• Assists in project closeout preparations
• Reviews final as-built records produced by the A/E for compliance and filing
• Coordinates with all necessary third-party agencies (such as DOTD, USACE, utilities, etc.)
• Leads purposeful meetings with clear agendas and action items to ensure progress, accountability, and alignment with project objectives.
• Coordinates with Client Managers to provide timely project updates and ensure alignment with client expectations. Work autonomously, as well as participate in a highly collaborative team environment
• Maintain a high level of performance in a fast-paced environment, adapting to and overcoming changing priorities and deadlines
• Exhibit exceptional standards for quality and a strong attention to detail
• Ensures that all projects are delivered with a client-centric approach, aligning with 'The CSRS Way' of exceeding client expectations through clear communication, responsiveness, and proactive problem-solving Implements quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes to ensure compliance with internal standards, client specifications, and industry regulations throughout the project lifecycle. Review all design phases of contract documents
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Demonstrates a thorough understanding of contract terms, conditions, and obligations, ensuring all project activities are aligned with contractual requirements to manage risk and protect the interests of both the client and the company.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture and Engineering
• 5 years of experience with construction, architecture, or engineering project management
• General knowledge of means and methods of construction, and Building Codes and regulations
• Proficient in basic Microsoft Office Products, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Great verbal and written communication, analytical, business, customer service, and decision-making skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with A/E Design Teams and Contractor
• General knowledge of AIA Documents, specifically, but not limited to B101, A101 and A201
• General knowledge of Construction Documents and Specifications
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong leadership, client management and project coordination abilities
• Ability to cultivate relationships, both inside and out of the office
• Professional drive, passion and self-direction
  
  

CSRS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.