Senior Architectural Project Manager - Program Services

Overview

MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design is currently looking for a Senior Architectural Project Manager to join our New York, NY Office in our Client Programs Market to serve as a Program Lead with one of our largest clients!

You will be working in our Client Programs (CP) Market, where you will have the unique opportunity to work on global and national building programs with a focus on project and client leadership through all phases of design and delivery.

Our new Senior Project Manager, Program Services will lead the strategic definition, scoping, standards creation, and reporting for one of our largest mission critical client’s program, master plans and multi-project portfolio. Managers at this level will primarily focus on complex program types and/or oversee multiple streams of work for a single client. They are responsible for managing the overall performance of the entire program team and are responsible for the financial success of all associated program services work. Additionally, individuals in this role are expected to foster strong client relationships, actively participate in training and mentoring of their teams or program partners and contribute their expertise to various cross-market collaborations and firm-wide strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead client and project teams through various programs, standard creation and client reporting. Primary focus is on adherence to the contract, proper allocation of internal and external resources, ensuring project profitability, maintaining consistent quality standards for all project deliverables, accurate and timely reporting and proactive communication.
• Translates a client's broader business or programmatic goals into concrete spatial requirements, design standards and conceptual planning.
• Acts as the primary bridge between the client, user groups, design teams, engineering consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure required contracts are in place prior to beginning execution of contract deliverables; review billing procedures and any client specific contract management requirements.
• Create and review all milestone-based project schedules and staffing workplans; ensure alignment with all contractual obligations and provide training and support to Project Managers as required.
• Create, oversee and review completion of detailed Program and Project Charters for all project teams or client programs.
• Oversee the development of project proposals and RFP responses as requested by Studio Leads or Account Managers or Principal-in-Charge.
• Continuously monitor project financial status and complete intermediate financial reviews with all Project Managers; communicate any risks and issues to studio and account leadership.
• Review weekly project updates issued by Project Managers. Identify any potential risks in the work and lead collaborative efforts to establish risk mitigation strategies as required.
• Leading or participating in all internal and external project team meetings.
• Actively oversee all Quality Control procedures including review of all externally distributed project deliverables.
• Ensure project execution remains in alignment with contractual obligations and assist with any risk mitigation required throughout program activities.
• Ensure project-close out procedures are completed following substantial completion in conformance with client contract.
• Oversee consistent adoption of all Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Continuously manage the performance of team members; provide accurate and relevant feedback as needed.
• Performs monthly 1:1 check-ins with all direct reports (People Managers Only).
• Conducts mid-year check-ins and year end performance reviews for all direct reports (People Managers Only).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in a professional architecture, engineering, planning or design firm.
• Certification as a licensed professional preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams through all phases of milestone-based project delivery; experience with a variety of project typologies is preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of the design, documentation, and construction processes, including entitlements, permitting requirements, and project sequencing.
• Experience with staffing management and allocation of internal resources.
• Detailed understanding of business operations and project financial management.
• Familiarity with Revit, Auto-CAD, and MS Office.
• Demonstrated expertise utilizing collaboration software such as Bluebeam, Miro, and Teams.
• Ability to balance strategic initiatives with billable work.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $123,000 to $145,000 per year (depending on qualifications) 

What We Offer

At MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, we value our employees with great benefits and worthwhile programs. We are proud of the many initiatives at MG2 such as our focus on Sustainability and Inclusion & Belonging. We promote MG2 culture firmwide and within each of our offices through monthly recognition, happy hours, summer events, and an end of year Holiday Party to celebrate our accomplishments. People make the place at MG2 – Join our growing firm today!

MG2 offers competitive benefits that support our employees in their life and career. This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to:

• Employer provided employee healthcare plan and reduced cost premium plans, life insurance, and short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off, 7 paid Holidays, and an additional 2 Floating Holidays.
• Employer sponsored Family Planning Program and employer Paid Parental Leave.
• Learning & Career Development opportunities.
• Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.
• Participation in a 401K program including eligible company match percentage, after waiting period.