Practice Area:

• Urban Living: You have experience in managing and designing mid-rise and high-rise buildings, managing client expectations and communication, in addition to working with consultants and other stakeholders to facilitate a smooth, project process.
• Higher Education: You have experience managing Higher Education projects and stakeholder engagement through the entire project. In this role, you will be very involved in business development activities, and attend industry related conferences to build your network and stay current on industry trends and standards.

The Project Manager coordinates with the Principal-in-Charge to provide team and project leadership and management for multiple projects of various sizes, types, and clients. Collaborates in conceptual design with other team members. Creates and manages the project work plan and scope, staffing, workflow, resource allocation, and monitors project progress, quality, and profitability. Organizes internal production team and external consultants. Supports the Senior PM/PIC in creating scope of work, fee estimates, proposal client and consultant contracts, and monitoring, revising, and adjusting the same throughout the project. The PM ensures project goals are achieved on behalf of our clients and project teams. OZ sees the Project Manager as a key professional staff member and worth rigorous and deep investment into professional training; we provide a formal, hands-on mentoring program with numerous tools and touchpoints by our senior architects/managers that will help provide focus track progress towards the next higher Role and/or licensure if that is a goal for the PM. We know that training and mentoring are key to mutual success for our firm, staff, and clients.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or related degree from an accredited program
• 12+ years of architecture experience with various project types, sizes and budgets
• Management experience with urban-living, resort & hospitality, senior housing, or workplace project types
• Experience supervising junior-level staff and leading project teams
• Has proven client-focused service skills
• Manages small- to medium-scope projects of conventional complexity, including multiple projects simultaneously if appropriate
• Exercises independent judgment in the evaluation of and response to typical and conventional project management problems, and seeks and receives guidance on unusual or complex situations
• Demonstrates high competency in conventional architectural principles, code and practices regarding both design and technical issues and in developing a team
• Proficiency in Office Suite, MS Project, Bluebeam, and Revit
• Enthusiasm and determination to contribute to OZ’s staff development, teamwork, and culture
• Registered Architect preferred
• Ability to travel to job sites, client and/or agency meetings, and other project related locations

Here at OZ, we a culture of fearless creators who are constantly seeking ways to push the boundaries of exceptional design. Community stewardship is a cornerstone of our company values, and we are committed to several community service programs through OZ Gives. We offer a variety of health and wellness resources and activities, as well as regular employee events, to build rapport and socialize with each other outside of our important project work.

Our hybrid work environment allows for flexibility in our staff’s schedules, and we encourage in-office presence to accelerate and promote hands-on mentoring and team building. One of the perks of working in the office is seeing all the friendly pups who accompany their humans - we are a dog-friendly environment. Our competitive, benefits package includes for medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans to allow our employees to choose what is best for them and their families. in addition OZ offers LTD, Life Insurance, 401K, and PTO. Salary: $95,000 to $115,000 depending on knowledge, skills, and experience.