Project Manager - Architecture

We are currently hiring a Architectural Project Manager for the Richmond, VA studio.

Project management experience in complex project types is preferred. This leadership position requires a personable candidate with extensive experience in client service, business metrics, and successful outcomes. Prior experience working for an Architectural/Engineering Consultant related firm is required. The candidate should have strong interpersonal and leadership skills along with the ability to work with large teams and delegate. Client and consultant coordination, budgeting and scheduling is required. Duties: The Architectural Division at LaBella provides comprehensive planning and design services for a wide variety of markets, including State Corrections, Healthcare, K-12 and Higher Education, Residential, Commercial, and Municipal.

The overall expectations of the Project Manager position are to work with large project teams, including outside subconsultants, to ensure that all aspects of the project are being met and completed. The Project Manager is responsible for leading an entire full-service project, from budget to implementation. The Project Manager oversees architecturally led projects from the conception stage through construction and the eventual completion of the project, making sure that project teams meet quality, schedule, contractual, and budget goals.

A successful candidate will be self-motivated with the ability to lead, communicate, coordinate, and motivate. A successful candidate will also possess strong interpersonal, collaboration, and organizational skills, as well as contribute to a positive work environment.

Lead team in planning work and developing solutions to technical and design detail problems.

Supervise preparation of technical drawings by the design team.

Prepare client presentations and present design concepts and drawings.

Ensure that construction detail documentation conforms to QA/QC and LaBella standards.

Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.

Mentor and direct the work of the project team; foster a collaborative working relationship.

Communicate with client representatives to verify design requirements and specifications.

Responsible for technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project.

Develop solutions to design problems.

Attend on-site visits, field reviews, and project meetings and documents appropriately. Prepares, coordinates, and reviews the schedules and submission of shop drawings and samples.

Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provide support as necessary.

Participate in team meetings to help resolve project issues, coordination with other disciplines, schedule adherence, and technical issues. Requirements

• Bachelors/Master's degree in Architecture.
• 8+ years Architecture Experience.
• Must be proficient in Revit.
• Licensure preferred but not required.

Benefits Body, mind, and wallet?LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.