Senior Project Manager

Ingenuity empowered by curiosity.

Albert Kahn Associates is driven to question the status quo in search of creative and long-lasting design and engineering solutions that solve our client’s challenges. We help them do what they do even better. We engage our communities in the design of the built and natural environments to foster genuine belonging and leave a positive impact on our world. We improve life through design.  

What we are looking for:   
Critical Thinkers. Creative problem solvers. Collaborative Teammates. Future Leaders.

Our Detroit office is looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee all phases of project development, from initial schematic design through construction administration and the final project close out process.

Why join us?   
Diverse projects. Drive to Innovate. Collaborative team. Kahn Legacy. Employee Owned. Work-Life Balance.

Full-time positions also offer competitive salary and benefits, 401K with employer match, discretionary bonuses, vacation and sick time, and a hybrid work arrangement.    

About the Role

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Act as a liaison between the design team and the client; represent Kahn throughout the project

• Manage internal job coordination meetings, manage drawing distribution process, and maintain project files

• Record and distribute meeting minutes, organize, and schedule meetings; manage record keeping processes

• Manage the distribution of RFI & Submittals, ensure timely responses, manage documents in Newforma database, and interface and collaborate with Construction Managers and/or Contractors

• Manage design team activities (scope, schedule, and budget hours); develop design schedules

• Manage A/E activities during the Bid & Award process; provide bid analysis to confirm scope is covered by documents

• Manage construction administration process, represent the A/E in OAC meetings, conduct site visits for quality monitoring and develop site reports, review pay applications for approval, coordinate the project close-out process

• Manage subconsultants and ensure proper design team integration

• Participate in quality assurance process, review test reports and document deficiencies

• Interface with code officials and manage subconsultant activities

• Support the Project Principal (managing, scheduling, estimating, reporting)

• Provide cost estimating of construction projects up to ten million dollars

• Develop schedules in Microsoft Project, Primavera, or other scheduling software

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, or relevant Architectural/Engineering studies

• Minimum 15 years’ experience working in the construction industry, or relevant A/E design experience

• Excellent communication skills; must be able to speak, read, and write well in the English language

• Demonstrated proficiency in implementing project reporting controls

• Experience working in Vision software program

• Self-starter with high degree of problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook)

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with proven ability to manage multiple projects

• People skills, ability to organize and guide others in decision making processes

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Must be able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines

• High degree of professionalism and integrity

• Strong work ethic, reliable

• Strong analytical skills

How to Apply: 

Interested candidates should submit a resume to Natasha.Fitzpatrick@akahn.com. 

 Albert Kahn Associates is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We realize that not everyone will meet 100% of our desired qualifications, but they could still be a great fit!