Sr. Project Manager, Architect

Sr. Project Manager/Architect

GFT is seeking a Sr. Project Manager/Architect, with experience developing and maintaining business relationships while creating strategies for new and existing clients within the AEC industry, to join our Architectural Studio in Miami. FL! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our office.

At GFT, our architecture team is at the forefront of innovative and collaborative design, shaping inspirational and architecturally significant 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 a Sr. Project Manager/Architect, you will need to be a motivated leader helping to start and drive an architectural presence in Miami, with a focus on the Transportation, Aviation and Transit Markets. You must have a positive attitude to serve new and existing clients, lead diverse design teams, drive and oversee constructability and architectural production quality, and 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 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 GFT Architecture with a focus on Transportation, Aviation and Transit.
• Assist local/national market leaders to GFT gain a larger market share in Florida.
• Assist and/or lead in project pre-positioning, lead proposals and presentations to key clients.
• Periodic travel throughout the Florida region for opportunities, client meetings, etc.
• Maintain a positive attitude and build and maintain our client’s trust.
• Work toward developing an architectural presence and reputation in the Florida region and drive staff and studio growth.
• Leading through example by driving high-quality production of construction documents, including detailed drawings, specifications, estimates, and constructability assessments.
• Research and become familiar with client requirements including preferences, programs, guidelines, and standards.
• Generate project scopes, schedules, and budgets and be responsible for achieving and/or exceeding our delivery performance.
• Lead projects and diverse project teams to serve clients with the aim of deepening our relationships and growing our market presence in the region.
• 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.
• Ensure that project quality requirements are followed, production reviews are effective, and constructability reviews are completed.
• 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 production teams in the development of technical details including coordination with engineering disciplines, partnering designers, and subconsultants.
• Coordinate work of all disciplines and coordinate production of drawings and technical specifications.
• Supervise and lead staff during the permitting, bid phase, review of shop drawings and construction RFIs.
• Help guide and mentor entry level and emerging architectural staff.

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Company Overview:

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location:Miami, FL
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $150,000 – $180,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including veterans and disability status.