Architectural Project Manager

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to join our Architectural Studio in Philadelphia, PA! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our office in downtown Philadelphia, PA.

At Gannett Fleming TranSystems, our architecture team is at the forefront of innovative and collaborative design, shaping inspirational and aesthetically striking projects that stand the test of time and promote a sustainable future. Collaborating with a diverse group of industry experts and our in-house engineering teams, our architects leverage advanced technologies and creative solutions to deliver exceptional projects that positively impact and reshape communities across multiple sectors and markets. Explore some of our signature architecture projects.

As an Architectural Project Manager, you will need to be a motivated leader with a focus in the Transit market. You must have a positive attitude to serve Transit clients, lead diverse design teams, and drive and oversee constructability and architectural production quality, and to promote timely project delivery. You will be challenged to produce high quality work in a fast-paced and intellectually engaging environment.

We are seeking to make a long-term professional investment in you. Once hired, our architectural regional and studio leaders and Transit market leaders will meet with you to review your professional goals and establish a career track to allow for continued growth within our organization.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Be a client facing representative for Gannett Fleming TranSystems Architecture.
• Maintain a positive attitude and build and maintain our client's trust.
• Generate project scopes, schedules, and budgets and be responsible for achieving and/or exceeding our delivery performance.
• Lead complex projects and diverse project teams to serve clients with the aim of deepening our relationships and growing out Transit presence in the region.
• Leading through example by driving high-quality production of construction documents, including detailed drawings, specifications, estimates, and constructability assessments.
• Serve as the primary contact with Transit clients on key projects.
• Ensure that project quality requirements are followed, production reviews are effective, and constructability reviews are completed.
• Travel and lead teams on site visits as required for projects of various sizes and scopes.
• Periodic travel throughout the Mid-Atlantic region for opportunities, client meetings, etc.
• Research and become familiar with client requirements including preferences, programs, guidelines, and standards.
• Perform and lead teams in comprehensive code, life-safety, egress, and product and material research.
• Lead projects and teams from start and concepts to finish and project turnover after construction.
• Lead the development of design concepts and presentations that clearly express the project goals and concepts to our clients and key stakeholders, including government and public entities.
• Lead production teams in the development of technical details including coordination with engineering disciplines, partnering designers, and subconsultants.
• Supervise preparation of project specifications.
• Coordinate work of all disciplines and coordinate production of drawings and technical specifications.
• Supervise and lead during the bid phases processes and continuing design through IFC and permit.
• Supervise the review of shop drawings and construction RFIs.
• Help guide and mentor entry level and emerging architectural staff.
• Lead and/or assist with the preparation of proposals responding to RFQ's, RFP's and other solicitations from our clients.