[Hiring] Project Manager @Rice Fergus Miller

Role Description

At Rice Fergus Miller, we believe great work begins with great people. We respect and trust one another, celebrate what makes each person unique, and hold ourselves to the core values that have always grounded us: creating a great place to work, doing our best, conducting business with integrity and respect, supporting our community, and seeking balance between work and the other things in our lives. This is a place where passions reign and dreams are given wings — and where you will do something you love, from start to finish, with people who are proud to do it alongside you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, or a related field from an accredited program plus eight or more years of professional experience, including demonstrated project management responsibility
• Architectural or interior design licensure preferred but not required
• Strong understanding of the overall design and documentation process; thorough understanding of zoning, building codes, and life safety requirements
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedule, and fee with full responsibility for multiple small to midsize projects
• Ability to serve as primary client liaison and bring projects to completion on schedule, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction
• Working knowledge of contracts, proposals, and fee estimating
• Proficiency in Revit and/or firm project management systems
• Honest, direct, and constructive communication; sound professional judgment

Requirements

• Reports to Civic Project Manager or Principal in Charge
• Salaried, Exempt
• Salary Range: $100,000 – $135,000 annually DOE

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment
• Prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type

Sample Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages multiple small to midsize projects with full responsibility for coordinating all aspects of assigned work
• Determines scope of work and prepares strategic plans for project success
• Actively manages client budgets, schedules, and programs across assigned projects
• Estimates fees, determines scope of work, and prepares proposals and contracts
• Coordinates project team assignments and monitors progress against schedule
• Serves as primary client liaison; brings projects to schedule, budget, and scope completion to the client's satisfaction
• Manages project communications and documentation
• Participates in business development activities and proposal preparation as assigned
• Actively pursues continued professional development within the firm
• Participates in firm culture and community events
• Upholds RFM's core values in all work and interactions
• Performs other duties as assigned