Project Manager - Higher Education

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The Denveroffice is looking for aProject Managerto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Manage one or more projects by negotiating project scope, fees, job production and quality, fee management and collection, monitoring project accounts as well as establishing and executing project work plans. Manage whole or portions of large-sized projects.
• Develop and manage positive client relationships and work as the client's advocate by identifying and balancing client expectations within the context of contractual obligations, corporate goals, and client satisfaction.
• Communicate with all project participants, internal staff, consultants, clients, owners, contractors and jurisdictions in an effective and collaborative manner.
• Develop and define project schedule to meet contractual obligations and to match team size and skill. Establish and update project staffing requirements, on an ongoing basis, consistent with contractual obligations.
• Provide technical and administrative supervision of the multi-disciplinary project staff assuring the technical, administrative and schedule targets are met within the framework of corporate policy and in accordance with applicable professional and corporate standards. Take responsibility for overall client satisfaction, service, quality and financial performance.
• Manage project communiques, delivery and deliverables to ensure the highest quality of documentation and professionalism.
• Participate in business development efforts through learning/understanding the local client market, participating in professional organizations and supporting proposal development and interviews.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive professional experience leading medium to large-scale projects of varying types and complexity.
• LEED AP and professional registration/licensure preferred. Experience and ability are major contributors in lieu of professional registration/licensure.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working in a multi-disciplinary team setting, collaborating, mentoring and client satisfaction.
• Thorough knowledge of the entire project delivery process and ability to lead design efforts through all project stages, including leadership with the client, contractors, and internal team.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite. Experience using Deltek Vision for financial management, reporting and resource planning preferred.

SmithGroup offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package. The anticipated salary range for this position is $109,000 to $136,00 annually, at the time of posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for this position. Additionally, an employee in this position is eligible for a performance-based bonus on an annual basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

SmithGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or arrest/conviction records.