Project Manager / Project Architect

At CDP Architecture, our purpose is Designing Joy! We achieve this by providing our clients with a high level of professional service paired with a sense of thoughtfulness and intention. When you keep the client's goals and aspirations at the forefront of the design process, the end result exceeds expectations and delivers Joy! We not only aim to provide Joy to our clients, but we also seek out clients with project types that are a Joy for our team members to work on.

We are currently seeking an experienced Architectural Project Manager to share in this process and oversee a variety of exciting commercial, hospitality and residential projects. In this role, you will act as the primary contact for our clients from the very beginning of the design phase through the end of construction. It is essential that you ensure that the goal or intent of the design and related budget is achieved, fulfilling, and preferably exceeding, our client's expectations and ensuring that all aspects of the building adhere to the requirements of all applicable building codes and construction standards. This process involves coordination and clear communication with various design consultants and project stakeholders, and verifying the accuracy, coordination and completeness of the total design team's drawings and specifications. Effective communication with the general contractor at multiple phases of the design and construction process will also be critically important in this role. Applicants should possess a strong design acumen and vast understanding of a variety of building systems and construction detailing necessary to execute a quality design. Applicant must be proficient in Revit and have experience leading a team of individuals to achieve a common, singular desired result. Experience using Enscape and BIM360 is a plus.

Architectural Project Manager Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the architectural process from initial design to the completion of construction

  • Review and manage all financial aspects of the project, including the creation of the initial fee proposal, managing staff hours to produce the work, and managing the client's contracted scope of work and any additional services. It is the project manager's responsibility to ensure the profit goals of the project are met.

  • Manage the project team to ensure that client specifications and expectations are fulfilled

  • Review construction budgets at various phases of the design for assigned projects

  • Maintain project files, including correspondence, drawings, and material samples

  • Communicate with clients and contractors regarding changes

  • Communicate project financial information to the firm leaders for planning and budgeting

  • Develop new and maintain existing client relations to foster new work opportunities.

  • Documenting client conversations, emails, meeting minutes, and other forms of communication among CDPA, client, builder, and consultants.

Architectural Project Manager Requirements and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in architecture (through an NAAB accredited program)

  • Master's degree a plus

  • Business knowledge a plus

  • Licensed or Registered Architect (RA) strongly preferred

  • 10+ years of related work experience on a combination of commercial, hospitality and residential projects

  • Proficiency with Revit is required

  • Strong understanding of building code requirements and construction standards

Culture is key at CDP! We are looking for a candidate that has all of the above plus a positive attitude and is generally just a good person with a high level of integrity and work ethic. Important that the candidate fits in with our small, but mighty team of 10 and growing. Also, must love dogs!

*Salary commensurate to experience.

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2115 8th Ave S
Nashville, TN, 37204
United States