Project Director

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Job description

Overview:
We are hiring a Project Director for our Albany, NY office. At Page, we promise design that makes lives better. We're actively seeking talented people to join an empowered employee environment. Page provides architecture, engineering, interiors and consulting services on large, complex projects around the world. We credit the success of our projects that build communities to the global diversity of our people's backgrounds and experiences. By following our core values in the delivery of our services, we've become - and remain - a vital and respected firm. We're seeking highly creative, committed team members to help us deliver on our promise of making lives better through design. As our market sectors and services grow, we continuously add new opportunities. Will you join us?

Responsibilities:
The Project Director is responsible for effective delivery projects including design/technical excellence, profitability and positive client relations. Project types include small to medium complexity buildings ranging up to $30M in construction value. Responsible for managing one or more projects concurrently with minimum combined fees of $500k. This individual will:

Serve as the primary client contact on day to day issues

Participate in the marketing strategy sessions regarding project fee proposals, interviews, fee proposals and miscellaneous business development efforts

Be accountable for project goals being met including profitability, design, technical quality, schedule and client satisfaction

Implement firm Project Delivery processes including Quality Management Plan

Stamp and seal construction documents in accordance with firm policy

Prepare, monitor and update budgets, workplans and schedules

Prepare and implement corrective action plans to ensure project goals are met

Work with the leadership team on additional services, contracts, and client relationship

Prepare and maintain Owner/Architect and Architect/Consultant contracts

Manage consultants including processing of consultant invoices

Work with Managing Director/Operations Director to estimate staffing needs and assign work to team members

Responsible for supplying timely revenue forecast to Managing Principal

Responsible for monthly Earnings/Billings execution

Responsible for Aged Account Collections

Develop and update Project Initiation Forms in conjunction with project team

Share responsibility to coordinate risk management issues (potential claims) with Director of Operations

Mentor staff

Be responsible for ensuring Project Data (cost, schedule, change orders, graphics) are forwarded to marketing database in timely manner at each project phase

Use technology and methodologies to create innovative approaches to building design

Consistently strive to improve technical quality of work product by keeping abreast of new technologies, changes in building codes, and advances in the industry

Work collaboratively in a cross discipline environment to produce integrated project documents, and insure integrated design approaches and solutions

Qualifications:
Professional degree in Architecture, Engineering or related field

Professional license required

7 - 18 years of architectural/engineering experience, including 1-5 years of experience in supervision and project management of medium-size projects and a variety of project types

Ability to apply diverse knowledge of design and discipline

Ability to negotiate contracts

Ability to understand financial measurements of projects

Strong communication skills

Ability to successfully manage client relationships

Ability to lead others and foster teamwork

Ability to use good judgment and make timely decisions

Proactive management style

Ability to multi-task

Ability to motivate project teams toward goal-oriented results

Base Compensation: $125,000 - $175,000

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skills and/or location)

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