Project Manager/Owner's Representative

Job Description Full-time Staff position, reporting to the Director

• Guides and oversees planning and coordination of architectural and engineering components of the project.
• Assures that all criteria are accomplished within schedule and funding parameters and with desired design quality, consistency, and the criteria established by the Museum.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Obtains all necessary professional services and manages selected teams.
2. Works with Museum team on project programming.
3. Works with Museum team to support Design and Construction goals.
4. Assists in developing and reviewing Consultant and Construction Contracts with Museum’s attorney – and with the various parties to the contacts for final execution.
5. Assists in the review of project for conformance with Museum requirements through design and construction.
6. Work to develop and monitor the various consultant agreements relative to work requirements, production and deliverables, including full building commissioning and sustainable, integrated design.
7. Lead and monitor status of permit applications, site preparation and related plan reviews
8. Assist in monitoring project design and construction budget, assuring conformance with available funds.
9. Help to establish and review value engineering process and potential change orders (as needed) with project team, throughout design and construction.
10. Assist in establishing project closeout procedures, documentation, and training of users.
11. Assists Design Services team to develop code interpretations.

Requirements and Qualifications:

1. Professional degree in Architecture or engineering.
2. Minimum of 5 years experience working with architects and owners on projects of a similar scope, complexity and quality.
3. Well versed in computer applications including excel, project management software and some working knowledge of AutoCad.
4. Must have strong analytical skills, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
5. Must have the ability to follow oral and written directions, function efficiently under pressure, and adhere to strict deadlines.
6. Must be a strong team leader to manage the process from design through construction and closeout.
7. Must possess strong organizational skills with emphasis on detail.
8. Familiarity with US Green Building Council’s LEED initiatives, full building commissioning and sustainable design approaches is a strong plus.
9. Familiarity with building codes and other applicable design and construction regulatory criteria.
10. Must possess political sensitivity and have experience in such an environment.
11. Must have extremely high professional and ethical standards.

To apply or get more information, contact Geri Thomas, www.artstaffing.com, by email at gthomas@artstaffing.com

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