MJM Architects is seeking a Project Manager to join their team in Nashville. The Project Manager is a key team member who has full responsibility for multiple small—to midsize projects. This person is responsible for completing the schedule, budget, and scope of work for their architectural projects to the client’s satisfaction while maintaining the firm’s values and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage themselves to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
• Coordinate staffing requirements and needs with the Director/Associate/Client Manager/Senior PM in charge.
• When applicable, manage project coordinators assigned to assist them with projects.
• Manage the overall project schedule for each project or group of projects. Communicate challenges or client-based changes to the supervisor.
• Complete the project due diligence, design, construction documents, and construction administration within budgeted hours and schedule.
• Prepare due diligence and provide code reviews, COMChecks, and other similar documents necessary for the project’s design and documentation.
• Issue deliverables to clients, landlords, vendors, etc. Issue projects for bidding/permitting and monitor process. Respond promptly to all RFIs and code comments.
• Review shop drawings and submittals during the construction phase.
• Perform building surveys and construction site visits and issue reports as applicable for project type.
• Visit with Clients when requested.
• Identify change requests from clients or consultants and discuss them with a supervisor. Prepare Additional Service Requests for approval by the supervisor.
• Communicate with consultants primarily on the scope of work, schedule, delivery, and quality control for their projects.
• May communicate directly with clients. When applicable, respond promptly to client communications.
• Perform work professionally consistent with company culture, goals, policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Ensure high productivity and process standards are met on their projects.
• Mentor and manage the Project Coordinators assigned to them when applicable.
• May assist in the preparation of proposals, scope of work documents, and schedules for their projects.
• Follow all quality assurance processes to ensure the firm’s objectives are met, projects are consistent with best practices, and clients are satisfied with the quality of work.
• Promptly identify any Client satisfaction issues that the Project Manager cannot address and discuss with a supervisor.
• Perform other specific designated tasks as may be assigned by the CEO/COO, Associates, or Directors.

Requirements 

• Five or more years of experience, licensure preferred but not required
• This is an in-office / Nashville, TN position
• One year’s experience with Project Management tasks
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree or commensurate experience in the profession
• Licensure Preferred or on the path
• Possesses solid technical knowledge and demonstrates creative problem-solving
• Ability to work independently on construction documents. Well-organized and self-motivated.
• Experienced in project management, code review and analysis, construction document production, quality control, and construction administration
• Proficient in using the tools required for their clients and projects, such as REVIT and/or AutoCAD. Additional knowledge in Sketch-up, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, etc. is a plus.

How to Apply

To apply for the role of Project Manager at MJM Architects, please contact d.cantrell@mjmarch.com.