Project Manager - Architect
Genesis AEC · Medford, MA ·
- Category
- Architecture
- Experience
- 5+ years
Genesis AEC, a life-sciences architecture, engineering, and construction firm, is hiring a Project Manager-Architect in Medford, MA to lead small and medium lab and clean-room projects — managing budgets, schedules, clients, and sub-consultants through design and construction administration. Core tools include Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and BIM coordination.
Project Manager | Architect - Science & Technology
Are you a collaborator ready to play a critical role in implementing strategic initiatives? Do you enjoy managing project scope, budgets, and schedules, and have a meticulous eye for detail? If so, we are looking for you to join our exceptional team as our Project Manager!
WHO WE ARE
We’re Genesis AEC – an award-winning architecture, engineering, construction management, and CQV firm and a leader in the life sciences industry. Ranked #5 in Pharmaceutical Design by ENR magazine, we’re designing and constructing facilities that advance worldwide health. We’re proud to contribute to our Clients’ success, earning honors that include a 2021 ISPE Facility of the Year (FOYA) award and an ENR Mid-Atlantic’s Best Manufacturing Project award for our work at the National Institutes of Health.
When you’re on our team, you’ll find you are supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow – with opportunities, training, and a work-life balance to help you succeed.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Oversee and execute multiple small and medium-sized projects on time, within budget, and to agreed specifications to satisfy project requirements.
- Serve as a team lead for projects and as the liaison to internal departments as needed.
- Manage client interaction on assigned projects and promote positive relationships.
- Assess project requirements while developing and recommending a sound approach or application to meet the needs of the project and client.
- Attend pre-bid meetings with clients and prepare proposals with the Principal or Project Executive, department heads, directors, and other key individuals; actively assist in Design budget development.
- Monitor and review project budgets, scope and exclusions, schedules and deliverables, and staffing requirements with project teams;
- Establish appropriate metrics for measuring key project criteria.
- Identify, prepare, and issue scope changes and negotiate with clients before proceeding with work.
- Maintain open items and potential change logs.
- Conduct status review meetings with project team members and clients. Prepare and issue meeting agendas and meeting minutes.
- Manage design sub-consultants.
- Identify potential risks to the project and work with Principals or Project Executives to mitigate them.
- Coordinate with the design software group (BIM).
- Coordinate quality control and quality assurance reviews.
- Participate in the construction administration phase of the project, including attending construction meetings and assisting Construction Coordinators with distributing shop drawings and RFIs in a timely manner.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of project management experience.
- 8+ years of strong Architectural Design background and experience managing Architectural and Engineering design.
- Leading projects for Life Sciences Research & Development Laboratories and Manufacturing / Clean Room projects is preferred.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies and best practices to drive overall project performance.
- MUST have a strong ability to manage project budgets, understand project scope, manage project schedules, and negotiate changes with clients.
- Have analytical thinking, structured problem-solving skills, and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to build rapport with project staff.
- Progressive ability, capacity, and aptitude in administration to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate technical work and to obtain cooperation from others.
- High level of scheduling skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Bluebeam
- Ability to travel intermittently to support project needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Registered Architect (RA) is a plus.
- Project Management Institute – PMP certification is a plus.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE
- Our collaborative and positive culture sets us apart
- We offer schedule flexibility*, including a hybrid schedule and half-day Fridays option, all year long.
- *For field-based personnel, flexible scheduling may be subject to client/project site requirements.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance plans, with two-thirds of your premiums and deductible paid!
- Competitive 401(k) match program
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Paid time off for parental leave
- Thought leadership opportunities, including a $1,000 award for presenting or publishing your technical expertise!
- Competitive company-paid training opportunities
- A 5% salary increase for earning your professional license!
- Endless opportunities to grow your career
- And so much more!
Are you ready to unlock your potential with us? With your passion and our vision, there's no limit to what you can accomplish here! Submit your resume today for immediate consideration.