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
- Sub consultants
- Contractors
RESPONSIBILITIES
The specific responsibilities of the Project Manager include, but are not limited to, the following:
Design
- 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.
- 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:
- Successful implementation of the client’s program
- Functional use of the building/project
- Aesthetic concerns
- Sound architectural practices
- Municipal regulations and requirements
- Sensitivity to costs
- Constructability of the design
Bidding and Permitting
- The Project Manager is expected to work with the Client to obtain construction pricing through various means including, but not limited to:
- Public advertisement and bidding
- Invited list of bidders
- Negotiated contracts
- The Project Manager is expected to coordinate and issue addenda as needed during the Bidding Phase.
- The Project Manager is expected to review and evaluate construction bids and recommend appropriate actions to the Client.
- 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.
- 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:
- Pre-Bid Conferences
- Outside architectural review committee meetings
- Neighborhood meetings
Construction Administration
- 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:
- Attendance at Pre-Construction Conferences
- Review and evaluation of construction submittals
- Review and recommendation of Contractor Pay Requests
- Periodic observation of the construction site
- 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:
- 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.
