Architectural Project Manager

Architecture49 is seeking a Project Manager to join our team in Winnipeg.

Architecture49 is a growing firm with promising career opportunities for talented people. Our offices, situated from coast to coast across Canada serve distinct regions each with a local focus and sector specialties. We are an accomplished group of architects, interior designers, technologists, landscape architects, and support staff. At A49, we foster friendly, open working environments where employees can thrive in a culture that values collaboration and design excellence. We seek meaningful projects where we can build on our focused expertise and impact the communities in which we work.  

Work-life balance is core to the A49 ethos, as is continuous learning and helping our employees to develop their skills and expertise as they build and evolve their careers with us. We offer a comprehensive and customizable benefits package, as well as a share purchase program and RRSP matching program. We also offer flexible schedule and a hybrid work environment; competitive salaries; flexible leave days; telemedicine (24/7 access); and reimbursement of professional dues. 

In support of our design and practice excellence, A49 is committed to leveraging technology as a cornerstone of our design processes, methodologies, and procedures and are looking for individuals who share our philosophy of design through technology. We are prepared to invest and partner in your development through an evaluation, training, and technology mentorship program that will empower you to utilize your expertise on projects that contribute to the growth and success of our practice, and your career. 

Prairies

Inspired by the bountiful prairie landscape, endless skies and vibrant cities, the A49 Prairie region excels at innovative and inspired designs for complex and technical projects. From the revitalization of downtown Winnipeg to building education and healthcare facilities for our remote northern communities, our work elevates the health, safety, and sustainability of the region. The Winnipeg office serves as a central hub to a diverse team of design professionals working on projects across the public and private sectors, throughout the prairies and across Canada.  

Responsibilities

• Manage a team in producing architectural design solutions, construction documents, and reports
• Manage a group of architectural staff, leading project meetings, and coordinating other building disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects. 
• Manage client and consultant contracts.
• Client communication and stakeholder coordination
• Provide oversight to ensure that both the internal and external client needs are met and that the projects are delivered within cost, quality and schedule targets 
• Responsible for project financial performance, cash flow forecasting, and risk management
• Manage the planning, scheduling, forecasting and staffing and working with accounting to achieve the desired results. 
• Review monthly project performance data including utilization, multipliers, revenue analysis (profit/loss), hard and soft backlog, client/ consulting invoicing, work in progress and accounts receivable, overhead optimization, and overall quality of work. 
• Supporting the team on pursuing work through assisting with proposal preparation including workplans, schedule, and fee  

Qualifications 

• Licensed Architect or professional designation/education in a design/construction-focused field. 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification would be considered an asset.  
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience, with a minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• Knowledge of BIM principles & workflows would be considered an asset.  
• Preference given to candidates with knowledge of Microsoft 365 environment and Bluebeam. 
• Experience with Security & Defence, Education, Healthcare, or large scale mixed-use projects would be considered an asset
• Experience in a variety of project delivery methods including IPD, CM, Modified Design Build would be considered a desirable asset.

Compensation:

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $93,700 to $124,200
MB & ON: $85,500 to $117,800
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $84,700 to $112,400
Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.