Architecture Sr. Project Manager

Alfandre Architecture is a premier, leading, innovative, and highly successful architecture firm located in the heart of the Hudson Valley.  We are seeking to fill a key and immediate opening with a talented architecture professional for our New Paltz office.  We are a team of high-performance professionals, dedicated to design quality from inception through completion of all projects.  We are a leader in providing green and sustainability designs in many of our projects.  This is a unique opportunity for an individual who has a broad range of architecture experience, with strong and creative, architecture and construction designs. This is not a stand-alone position; the right person will need to be a strong team player whose focus is on the success of the entire team. We are looking for a person who can hit the ground running with good knowledge of REVIT and other design programs.  We offer growth potential for the candidate who is seeking to make Alfandre your home.

                                                                                  
Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in architecture.  Master's a plus. NYS licensed architect, preferred.

·   5-7  years architecture project management experience from inception through to completion of construction.
·   REVIT and Solid Works - Working knowledge
·   AutoCAD, Sketch-up, Nutech, Adobe Creative Suites, Microsoft Office; full working knowledge.  Strong research skills required. Solid Works is a plus.
·   Commitment to and experience with green and sustainable designs a plus; LEED working knowledge and design experience.
·   Able to work collaboratively with all team members to create designs, lead the preparation of construction documents, and the efficient integration of the work with sub-consultants through completion of the project.
·   Self-directed, extremely organized with the ability to focus on the task with minimal supervision.
·   Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment, multi-task, delegate, plan, set goals, meet critical deadlines, be accurate, work under pressure and tight deadlines.
·   Possess strong leadership, teams building and conflict resolution/negotiation skills
·   Solid technical, written, and verbal communication skills
·   Hands-on construction experience is a plus.
·   Able to work closely with the client and present the project through various stages with full confidence.

Responsibilities:
·   Leads in-house design team from initial consultation through design development and construction, including full documentation process.
·   Manage all phases of one or more projects. Direct the project team in the proper steps and procedures to complete the work as planned, budgeted, scheduled and in conformance with the intended design.
·   Oversee code compliance with applicable codes, standards, and guidelines.  Direct and train project architects and interns relative to these.
·   Support project management with development of staffing, fee, budget estimating and project scheduling.
·   Plan, organize and manage the work of the project team.
·   Communicate with consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines to ensure project details are carried out, including technical issues and project information.
·   Ensure that production of construction documents is in concert with the design of the project.
·   Develop detailed project schedule and communicate key deliverable dates to project team.
·   Ensure project documentation complies with client contracts
·   Responsible for maintaining client relationships throughout the project including keeping client apprised of project on a regular basis.
·   Identify new business opportunities while developing current client relationships.
·   Participate in selected marketing and business development opportunities

Alfandre Architecture offers a competitive compensation and benefit package including participation in an IRA Plan, group health insurance with employer contribution, Paid-time-off. We offer a work environment in our healthy, bright LEED Platinum - Net Zero Energy office building at 231 Main Street, New Paltz, NY  12561

Qualified applicants, please submit resumes to: kbiddiscombe@alfandre.com

~ Alfandre Architecture is an Equal Opportunity Employer ~