Architectural Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and supervise short and long-term design projects, ranging from small to large complex architectural tasks in connection with the design of the Airport’s terminal, concourses, hangars and support facilities;
• Design and/or supervise complex design projects for new facilities and existing facilities, prepare or supervise complete building plans and specifications;
• Manage multiple development design projects;
• Manage and lead professional and paraprofessional architectural contractors;
• Negotiate contract changes, monitor contractor performance, solicit bids/proposals, monitor quality of work, provide regular status reports, and perform special studies;
• Provide weekly/biweekly updates to the Vice President of Engineering and Senior Vice President, Eng, Planning & Capital Development on project activities, progress and/or problems;
• Ensure compliance with regulatory building code and ADA requirements;
• Prepare clear and concise technical reports, and complete projects accurately and on schedule and budget;
• Interpret contracts, bid/proposals, specifications and other technical documents;
• Review and approve the work of architects, contractors, and other project service providers;
• Make design modifications necessary to conform with regulatory and project requirements;
• Provide professional and technical assistance to project managers, contract officers and others during various phases of project design to help evaluate proposals and make recommendations for contract approvals/changes;
• Represent Engineering, Planning and Capital Development as the technical resource for coordination and interface with external organizations or agencies;
• Closely manage assigned projects to the scope, schedule and budget and work directly with the ACAA’s approved design consultants to complete high-quality design documents;
• Prepare design construction documents (AutoCAD or Revit formats);
• Perform additional duties as assigned;

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Broad knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of daily architectural design tasks with background preferably in airport related work and/or industrial/commercial design.
• Knowledgeable of applicable building codes, engineering codes, the NFPA code and ADA regulations.
• Extensive organizational and architectural technical skills.
• Knowledgeable of, and proficient with programs including AutoCAD, Revit and Sketch Up
• Able to work effectively in a team oriented environment.

REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements list the minimum education/training/experience required to qualify for this job. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted. 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Architecture.
• Licensure as an Architect required.
• Five years’ of architectural design, contract preparation, project design and/or planning experience.
• Airport experience is highly preferred.