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ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT
MANAGER
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Project Manager is responsible for the overall
supervision of commercial, retail, municipal, and
various other architectural projects. The underlying
focus of the Project Manager should be providing the
utmost satisfaction to the client via ensuring projects
are functional, aesthetically pleasing, code compliant,
completed within the allocated period of time and within
the budget that has been assigned.
ACCOUNTABILITY
The Project Manager is expected to operate under a
certain degree of autonomy using the staff and resources
allocated to them to provide top quality service to the
client. The Project Manager is directly accountable to
a Senior Project Manager and ultimately accountable to
the Practice Area Leader. The Project Manager is
required to maintain strong client relationships, meet
project financial goals, and ensure the project team is
providing high levels of client service and
satisfaction.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Client
Representatives
- Authorities
Having Jurisdiction (city/parish permitting, state fire
marshal, health department, etc…)
- Developers
- Senior
Project Managers
- AutoCAD
Designers
- Attorneys
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Sub consultants
- Contractors
RESPONSIBILITIES
The specific responsibilities of the Project Manager
include, but are not limited to, the following:
Design
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Oversee preparation
of architectural design and construction documents
in keeping with the firm’s design philosophy and
established standards. That philosophy is to
provide the client not only what is necessary from a
permitting standpoint, but also to provide the
client with a set of documents which will allow the
successful bidder to construct the project
efficiently and with minimal changes in scope of
work.
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Integration and
detailed understanding of multiple key factors
should be considered during the course of design:
The following is brief list of some of the key
factors:
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Successful
implementation of the client’s program
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Functional use of
the building/project
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Aesthetic
concerns
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Sound
architectural practices
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Municipal
regulations and requirements
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Sensitivity to
costs
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Constructability
of the design
Bidding and Permitting
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The Project Manager
is expected to work with the Client to obtain
construction pricing through various means
including, but not limited to:
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Public
advertisement and bidding
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Invited list of
bidders
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Negotiated
contracts
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The Project Manager
is expected to coordinate and issue addenda as
needed during the Bidding Phase.
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The Project Manager
is expected to review and evaluate construction bids
and recommend appropriate actions to the Client.
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The Project Manager
is expected to work closely with state and other
municipal authorities to ensure all appropriate
approvals are granted prior to commencement of
construction.
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The Project Manager
will be expected to represent the firm and the
client through multiple bidding and/or entitlement
processes if required by the project. Those
processes include, but are not limited to:
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Pre-Bid
Conferences
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Outside
architectural review committee meetings
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Neighborhood
meetings
Construction Administration
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The Project Manager
will be expected to have a detailed understanding of
the field conditions and challenges faced by the
Contractor. They must be able to convey specific
elements of the design and overall project to the
Contractor throughout the construction phase. This
shall be accomplished through:
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Attendance at
Pre-Construction Conferences
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Review and
evaluation of construction submittals
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Review and
recommendation of Contractor Pay Requests
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Periodic
observation of the construction site
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Conducting
Substantial and Final Completion Inspections and
preparing appropriate punch lists and
certificates
CAREER ADVANCEMENT
Duplantis Design Group affords advancement opportunities
to all employees in an effort to continue our growth and
success. Our current Senior Project Manager and the
Architectural Practice Area Leader started with the firm
as Project Managers. These employees have grown in
their duties and responsibilities via exhibiting the
characteristics necessary to manage all aspects of a
design team and multiple projects. These opportunities
will continue to be extended to those exhibiting the
desired characteristics as the firm continues to grow.
QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Bachelor of Architecture
degree. The applicant should have exceptional
communication skills, exhibit great attention to detail,
and be capable of managing multiple projects and
multiple team members.
Experience in the architectural field and professional
licensure are desired as these items will be considered
when determining compensation and level of
responsibility.
Entry level Project Manager positions (Assistant Project
Manager) are available to applicants with minimal
experience.
EMPLOYER INFORMATION
Mission Statement
The
mission of Duplantis Design Group is to provide a
working environment for our dedicated employees which
will enable personal growth through the use of modern
technology. In providing this environment, we can ensure
that our valued clients are provided the highest
quality, cost-effective professional services which will
lead to securing their repeat business. Our perpetual
mission will be to earn the long-term respect and trust
of our existing and prospective clients by providing
solutions in timely, professional manner.
Background
Duplantis Design Group,
PC, is a professional corporation located at 314 East
Bayou Road in Thibodaux, Louisiana. The firm was
established as Duplantis Engineering, Inc., in 1997 with
five employees as a regional civil engineering firm
providing master-planning, site development, land
utilization, and civil engineering design services
throughout the southeastern United States.
In September 1998, the
first registered architect was employed in order for the
firm to offer architectural services in conjunction with
civil engineering.
In January 1999, as a
result of the need for accurate and dependable land
surveying services, a “sister” company was created by
David Duplantis and two Professional Land Surveyors and
called Acadia Land Surveying, L.L.C.
In November 2002, the
name was changed to Duplantis Design Group, PC, to
reflect the multi-disciplinary status of the company.
Our current clients represent both the public and
private sectors with construction budgets reaching the
multi-million dollar levels, and our firm is one of very
few local multi-disciplinary firms to offer civil
engineering, architecture, and land surveying under the
same roof.
In January 2006, Ricky
Galloway, Andy Positerry, and Stephen Viguerie joined
David Duplantis as Principals/Owners in charting the
firm’s direction.
Historically, our firm is
known for its close working relationship and high level
of professional service to our clients, as well as our
ability to meet project deadlines. We are fully
committed to a “team” approach between the owner, the
tenants, our consultants, the contractor, and ourselves.
Benefits
We firmly believe that
Duplantis Design Group, PC provides a comprehensive and
competitive benefits package to our employees. The
following represent many of the benefits offered:
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Compensation is based on experience.
- Total of eighteen
(18) days of vacation/sick leave a year.
- 401K plan
with employer matching at a rate of $0.50 per dollar the
employee invests up to 6% of the employee’s annual
salary. Employee qualifies after 1-yr of employment.
- Medical
Insurance - The Company pays 60% of the premium. The
employee is responsible for 40%. The current provider
is Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.
- Additional
Insurance – Supplemental pre-tax insurance is available
(eg. cancer, heart/stroke, accident, and dental)
Many of the coverages are
subject to the employee successfully completing a 3
month probationary period.
The Future
Duplantis Design Group, PC is a progressive design firm
that has enjoyed a great deal of growth since its humble
beginnings in 1997 propagated by an energetic staff and
experienced leadership.
With
a strong and ever-expanding client bases, geographical
expansion, increasing multidisciplinary departments, and
implementation of sound strategic management strategies;
we expect the growth and success to continue.
In
order to fuel the desired growth of the firm, we are
seeking motivated, outgoing design professionals
interested in contributing to a successful team with
unlimited growth potential.
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