Join our team at TowerPinkster and open a new door to an amazing career! TowerPinkster, an innovative architecture, engineering and interior design firm based in the Midwest with offices in Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky, is looking for a talented Project Manager. Project Managers oversee projects from the conception stage through construction and completion of the project, making sure the project meets design requirements, schedule, contractual obligations, and budget goals. This includes understanding the scope of work, planning the work, organizing the team, leading the team, and controlling the project. The main responsibilities are project profitability, client satisfaction and business development. This position is located in West Michigan.
Project Manager:
Collaborate with Principal on fee proposals, fee negotiations and project team selection
Assist in the development of fees based on task, market, staffing and unit cost
Assist in proposal development, including determining project fees, team selection, scope definition, schedule, contracts, and interviews
Collaborate with Principal to prepare contract
Collaborate on design presentations and reviews
Collaborate with design team on technical decisions
Coordinate outside consultants with owner and project team, including consultant selection, fee negotiation, invoice review and communications
Provide expertise in contractual negotiations and production meetings
Create Project Management Plan, from project conception to completion
Manage project scope relative to contract
Track changes in scope, schedule, and budget
Conduct effective meetings, to include agenda, meeting minutes and progress reports
Observe project performance and coordinate workload through the entire project
Monitor the project for performance to profit and schedule goals
Partner with Principal regarding negotiating additional service fees from clients as they request changes to project scope
May, depending on project scope, conduct construction site visits to monitor progress
All other job duties as apparent or assigned
Culture:
Encourage good communication among team members and across other disciplines
Create opportunities to enhance teamwork and create inclusion, leading to a positive work environment
Strive to cultivate equity, respect, integrity, humor, and the celebration of talent
Promote a positive work culture by leading by example and supporting TowerPinkster Leadership
Client:
Perform business development functions, to include marketing, networking to create personal connections and involvement in professional organizations
Participate in the process of interviewing prospective new clients to understand needs
Collaborate with client in planning design, determining solutions and scope of project to develop electrical system plans to meet client needs
Construct scope of work and determine budget
Mentorship:
In partnership with Manager and Supervisors, coordinate training and instruction for
Lead, teach and guide other project team members to assist in their growth and development in home office
Leadership:
Monitor Quality Control of documents and projects
Participate in organizations and other outside work activities to promote TowerPinkster and to develop relationships for long term talent selection
All other job duties as apparent or assigned
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in architecture profession, Master’ Degree with AIA License preferred
Ten plus years’ experience in architectural profession and project management
Well-rounded knowledge of architecture profession and workflow
Knowledge of building components, construction materials, standards, and codes
Business management knowledge preferred
Experience in construction administration or knowledge of construction practices
TowerPinkster is a firm of architects and engineers committed to design integrity, quality, and environmental responsibility. Our doors opened in 1953 with just six people and now we have more than 200 of the best employees in Michigan. At our firm, it’s our people who make us different. We have the freedom to explore new ideas, the tools to create innovative strategies and the talent to inspire our clients through interactive design. Our expertise and collaborative, client-centered approach means the best ideas rise to the top. TowerPinkster received the 2022 National 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for Award, the 2022 AIA Michigan Firm of the Year Award, and the 2022 Best Firm Award from Zweig Group. We are proud of this achievement and are thankful for our client relationships, our generous communities and all the employees who contribute to TowerPinkster’s exciting and creative culture! Our supportive work environment helps employees reach their career goals, and we have fun doing it!