Description

We are looking for a Civic/Justice/Public Safety Project Manager on the pathway to be a Principal or a Principal to lead groundbreaking projects, impact communities and clients with their work, and steer innovation and business development.

We are an award-winning, talented group of 65 designers and architects who are deeply rooted in our communities, designing for Healthcare, Education, Workspace, Science & Technology, Civic/Justice/Public Safety, or Senior Living.

Our team is passionate about creating innovative, highly effective community-based environments through collaborative planning and design with all stakeholders. As a key part of our practice, we are focused on designing state-of-the-art public safety design for police, fire, EMS, and 911 facilities incorporating best practices in public safety. We believe in developing deep relationships with our clients to transform their mission and vision into exceptional projects.

Do you want to join a team that is looking to embrace and strive to enrich and empower the communities we serve?

What’s in it for you:

Helping shape the civic/justice/public safety studio
Being part of awesome civic/justice/public safety projects
Having flexibility and autonomy to do your best work
Getting support from other leaders within the firm and outside the firm
Learning and development opportunities internally and externally
Designing your own path with our support and sponsorship

What you will do:

Act as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge on Civic/Justice/Public Safety projects including Police, Fire, DPW, Town Halls, Library, Community Centers, and other Civic/Municipal facilities
Demonstrate the ability to successfully lead and manage multiple ongoing projects
Demonstrate subject matter expertise in one or more of the following core Civic/Justice/Public Safety Studio practice areas: Police, Fire, Combined Public Safety facilities, 911/Dispatch/EMS, Justice, Town Halls, and Libraries
Have primary leadership responsibility in managing both the client relationship (in collaboration with the Civic/Justice/Public Safety Studio Leader) and project success, as measured in client satisfaction, work quality, and fostering team professionalism and collaboration, and project profitability
Be responsible for managing all phases of projects including budgeting, scheduling, planning, design, construction documents, and construction administration services
In collaboration with the Civic/Justice/Public Safety Studio Leader, prepare and negotiate client and consultant proposals, fees, schedules, and contracts
Initiate, document, and maintain project set-up, including contract review, project process, and filing procedures, work authorizations, assisting accounting in timely distribution of invoices
Oversee the day-to-day communication between the client and the project team, ensuring timely resolution of client concerns and management of business issues including contracts and additional services
Oversee the scheduling and documentation of regular project-related meetings including client, internal team, and consultant meetings
Participate in defining, monitoring, and maintaining control of the scope of work and services for the project including project schedule and work
Oversee the integration of design and technical aspects of the project and for the clear and timely communication of information to the project team and in alignment with the project team’s goals
Oversee and coordinate project staffing resources
Oversee and coordinate with the Director of Finance for timely collections and management of delinquent accounts receivables
Help manage risk by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability
Oversee the orderly closeout of projects including contractual requirements
Develop and maintain successful client relationships in collaboration with the Studio Leader to foster repeat business
Mentor junior staff with responsibility for oversight
Be an active participant in Civic/Justice/Public Safety Studio business development including, but not limited to: participation in regular business development meetings and follow-up on assigned activities, lead individual pursuits and participate in developing responses to RFQ/P’s, attendance at select conferences and business development events, technical writing for marketing and business development purposes, leveraging, maintaining, and developing your professional network of contacts
Maintain and further develop your professional goals and thought leadership in alignment with the long-term vision of the firm

What makes for a great add:

You're inspired by our mission
You believe in our values
You’re passionate about civic architecture, leading teams, and take pride in fulfilling both client and project obligations to contribute to the broader success of the firm
You have a professional degree in Architecture (Bachelor’s or Master’s)
You have a minimum of 10 years experience in Civic/Justice/Public Safety
You have an active MA MCPPO certification
You’re a Licensed Architect and have MA DCAMM project experience; proven MA M.G.L Chapter 149 and 149a experience on Civic/Municipal and Educational Projects
You have a successful track record in a similar role on applicable Civic/Municipal projects in the $5M to $50M+ range in New England
You must be willing to travel to project locations as needed

Interested?

Here at LBA, we’re committed to helping you design your career path, and sponsoring you each step of the way. We offer real team interaction, solid experiences, opportunities to innovate, learn, and serve.

If this sounds like a company you want to be part of, check our website (great opportunity to learn more about us) and send us your resume and portfolio.

Lavallee Brensinger Architects is proud to be an EEO/AA workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, or veteran status.

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