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Collaborate on multiple innovative projects focused on all aspects of design from Programming to CD and CA.  Seeking highly motivated, hardworking, detail oriented and well-rounded architect(s) to work on all phases of design with projects ranging from education (K-12 and High Education), science and technology, healthcare, performing arts, mixed-use and Government projects.  We offer a dynamic team atmosphere and flexible office locations in MD and DC.  

ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT MANAGER or SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER Position
(Ad# 22-001)

KDA is looking for an Architectural  Project Manager or Senior Project Manager  to join our team. Working with us, you will:

• Manage multiple projects by negotiating project scope, fees, job production and quality, fee management and collection, monitoring project accounts as well as establishing and executing project work plans.
• Meet with owners and user groups to determine program and planning requirements.
• Lead A/E team to prepare, coordinate, and complete construction documents packages.
• Lead day-to-day construction administration activities including coordination with the contractor, owner, and consultants to maintain project progress.
• Mentor, provide oversight, and monitor the work performed by junior staff.
• Establish and execute project work plan and staffing requirements.
• Communicate with all project participants, internal staff, consultants, clients, owners, contractors and jurisdictions in an effective and collaborative manner.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients.
• Participate in recruiting and performance management of staff.
• Participate in business development efforts through learning/understanding the local client market, participating in professional organizations and supporting proposal development and interviews. An ideal candidate has:
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working in a multi-disciplinary team setting, collaborating, mentoring and client satisfaction.
• Thorough knowledge of the entire project delivery process and ability to lead design efforts through all project stages, including leadership with the client, contractors, and internal team.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Profit sharing
• Excellent benefits including 401K
• Flexible workplace either in downtown DC or MD office, and tele-working arrangements
• Solid workload and very diversified building type experience
• Opportunities to be involved as design or project manager as a part of owner’s representatives
• Opportunities for promotion to higher positions faster than A/E industry standard

We are practicing and seeking leaner and more streamlined ways to operate, not only utilizing technology but also using fully integrated working processes, productivity, innovation, and adopting of best practices and forward thinking.  This practical context is increasingly determinate, and outcome-based design and management practice—enabled by new attitudes, business models, and technology—will empower us to deliver the real value of both. Our nimbleness and experimental attitude allow us to explore multiple avenues for practicing architecture- expanding our revenues from design fee to consulting/advising fee, management fee and so on. We are currently actively participating in alternative delivery method projects such as public-private-partnership development projects, design-build projects, hybrid model and integrated project delivery projects either leading our own leading projects or partnering with large-sized firms. 

If you have passion, attitude, and solid background to be a part of core team in our fast-growing and innovative firm, we would love to meet you.

• A master’s degree in architecture or professional degree in Architecture.
• Minimum 12+ years of progressive professional experience leading medium to large-scale projects of varying types and complexity.
• Architectural Registration with NCARB Certification is must and LEED AP and preferred.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam, Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.