Mission Critical Project Manager
Position: Project Manager - Mission Critical Architecture (Hybrid, Phoenix)
A Phoenix-based architecture and design team is seeking a Project Manager to support its Mission Critical practice. This hybrid role involves strategic leadership, operational oversight, and financial management across high-performance infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will help drive growth, optimize team performance, and ensure alignment with firm-wide priorities and values.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to strategic planning, including Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), financial forecasting, and practice development.
- Serve as a liaison between practice leadership and project teams, communicating strategic goals and initiatives.
- Promote integration of firm-wide services, innovation, and sustainable design strategies across mission critical projects.
- Monitor staffing, utilization, and growth across the practice, recommending adjustments and coordinating personnel changes with leadership.
- Support project staffing by maintaining awareness of team capabilities and availability across offices.
- Assist studios in setting goals and aligning execution plans with broader practice strategies.
- Reinforce design and technical excellence by helping teams incorporate best practices into project delivery.
- Foster a unified firm culture by minimizing operational inconsistencies across offices.
- Collaborate with studio and office leaders to evaluate performance and growth in alignment with organizational values.
- Apply negotiation and persuasion skills to resolve critical issues and support strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
- Professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- Licensure or certification in chosen field preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in the AEC industry, including leadership roles with proven success in project delivery, financial oversight, and team development.
- Familiarity with project management and financial tools (e.g., Vision) preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Project, and Teams.
- Demonstrated success in leading and mentoring teams.
- Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to foster collaboration, develop talent, and manage relationships.
- Strategic problem-solving mindset with a focus on innovation.
- Ability to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality standards.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
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