Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc. | Project Manager - ...

Are you a creative and talented licensed architect seeking opportunities to work on all phases of a project? Are you looking for a diversified firm that offers training and mentorship within its ten + different market sectors? If you're also an enthusiastic project team player with vision, passion, and Revit skills looking to become involved with initiatives and activities that advance your career and your Firm, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for!We are offering a $10,000 sign on bonus! (**sign on bonus is for eligible applicants who are not from a recruiting agency)Spiezle Architecture is a 100% employee-owned firm! When you join Spiezle as an employee-owner, this is YOUR Company. By nature, employee ownership reinforces our culture of transparency and helps fuel our entrepreneurial spirit. As a leading architectural design firm, we collaborate with our clients to create innovative design solutions, build long-term value, and contribute to making our clients' lives easier daily. Since our founding in 1954, the firm has had remarkable leadership which provided consistent and steady growth over the years and always remained ahead of the competition which is why we are one of the top architectural firms in the region, and within the top 200 firms within the country. Our vision, mission, and values guide us in everything we do, and employee ownership shapes our culture. That means the success of our firm, as well as our future is a direct result of our employee-owners' efforts. Spiezle's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) makes us accountable not only to ourselves, but to each other. It's our company, and our actions and engagement make the difference! Educational Project Manager Employee-Owners wanted! As a nationally recognized and diversified design firm, Spiezle employee owners don't have jobs, but careers! The Spiezle team has earned a reputation as preeminent professionals who provide the best possible design and service. Such efforts have encompassed more than $1 billion in construction projects in the last decade alone. With over 116 employees and five locations along the East Coast, we assist clients with a variety of project types across the United States. Led by our passionate Thought-Leaders, our work is focused on Education, Healthcare, Senior Living, Corporate, Multi-Family and Government projects. Which of these markets inspires your passion?We are seeking a results-driven and talented licensed architect for our Educational Project Manager role to lead project teams. This exciting opportunity will allow you to work on both local and national projects. As an integral member of the management team, you will have the opportunity to execute projects to meet design, profitability, and deadline targets. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the selection, development, and retention of team members, mentor project architects and technical staff and take a pro-active approach to staff development. Responsibilities Project Management:Manage, communicate, and coordinate all technical aspects of the project, delegate components appropriatelyAdherence to schedule, making adjustments when neededManage complex projects and provides guidance to project architects, including monitoring project status and profitabilityMentoring of project architects and other project team members leading to increasing maturity and soundness of judgment in decision-making and in anticipating and solving project-related problemsDefine and focus the goals of the client and continuously communicate these effectively throughout the project team membersDevelop and maintain a positive leadership image and environment to promote staff morale and teamworkClosely interact with client and client representativesQuality AssuranceQuality Control:Review project team's workSchedule and assure fresh eyes review occursReview sub-consultant's work Marketing:Responsibility in developing leads and maintaining contacts within the field that results in bringing in new work; market clients for future projects in close consultation with the Principal-in-Charge (PIC) and or CEO; "Farming" existing clients, participate in contract negotiations; participates in proposal presentations, including draft budgetsfees; may serve as presenter for interviews and support presenter in interviews for existing and new project pursuits Attend networking functions of targeted clientscustomers to ensure brandname recognition in coordination with the PICAdministration and Financial Management:Development, management, and improvement of project management methodologiesParticipates in ongoing Team Performance Management, Training & Development, and Selection of key team members.Heavily involved in weekly, monthly and long-term staffing coordination.Request appropriate staffing utilizing the schedule and budget as guidelines. Assist the PIC in developing and managing project man-hours and planning schedule.Assist in recruitment and interviewing activities.Performance management; rewarding and overseeing employees in all aspects of day-to-day activities and issues.Business acumen in budgeting, labor forecasting, setting fee to achieve targeted profit level, risk management for projects.Other duties as assigned.Design Expertise in Educational Facilities Industry KnowledgeExperience designing for K-12 schools, higher education campuses, and specialty learning environments (e.g., labs, libraries, auditoriums).Ability to create flexible, adaptable spaces that accommodate diverse learning methods and future changes.Understanding of acoustical design considerations in academic environments.Experience with HVAC systems and lighting design to create comfortable, effective learning environments.Sensitivity to the needs of students, teachers, and staff, with a focus on creating environments that foster learning, collaboration, and well-being. Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including school boards, administrators, teachers, students, and community members, to understand their needs.Familiarity with the funding and approval processes for educational projects, including public and private school systems.Experience with public and private bidding of work for construction as well as construction, submittal review processes, and construction.Code Compliance Knowledge of building codes, fire safety, and accessibility standards (ADA compliance) specific to educational facilities.Awareness of security and emergency planning measures, such as secure entry points, evacuation plans, and safe rooms.Education, Experience, Skill Sets:Bachelors or master's degree in architecture from an accredited collegeuniversity.At least 8 years of experience, with demonstrated leadership skills successfully leading project teams, ProfitLoss capability, and project management responsibility for projects of various sizes.Architectural License in the United States (or eligibility for reciprocity) required, or other related discipline certification or licenseLEED or equivalent designation in sustainable design preferred but will trainAbility to communicate effectively both in written format and oral presentationAbility to multi-task and establish prioritiesAbility to maintain organization in a changing environmentAbility to serve as an agent of change and foster positive employee moraleAbility to delegate tasks appropriatelyExhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadershipPossess an in depth understanding of most building systemsPossess a thorough knowledge of contract administration and office proceduresPossess a thorough knowledge and ability to implement quality project management processes and methodologiesGeneral knowledge of AutoCADBIMRevit, Bluebeam, SketchupAbility to use Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint requiredKnowledge of Deltek for project planningbudgetingprofitability is preferred but will train WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU!We are an employee-owned company and YES, you will be an owner and receive stock without purchaseCompetitive pay, bonus opportunities, and year-round Flexible Fridays to jump start the weekendThe ability to work remote up to 2 days a week once acclimated!Flexible work hoursWe offer a robust and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), ESOP, Group Life & Disability, Voluntary Life, plus many more!Subsidized AIA membership and Professional License RenewalsReimbursement for professional designation exam(s) such as LEED, etc.Professional Development opportunities that align with the Firm's leadership succession plan andor individual development plan because WE WANT YOU TO GET PROMOTED! Social and team building eventsWe encourage our employees to pursue local and professional advocacy groupsWe provide the opportunity to help with pro-bono initiatives that bring architecture to the communitySpiezle Architectural Group is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, MFDisabilityVeteran. For additional information, please visit our website at

Created: 2025-01-14