Brailsford and Dunlavey is seeking a highly skilled project manager to join our growing team in Chicago, IL. Are you someone who prides themselves on being motivated and disciplined? Are you driven by intellectual curiosity and pursuing a more challenging and rewarding career path? Do you desire to work in a collaborative, high-performance environment with leadership committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion? If these qualities align with your values, B&D is the place for you!

Achieve a work-life balance with our hybrid work arrangement. The candidate in this role would be expected to work in our Chicago office 2 days per week.

Position Purpose

This position primarily focuses on supporting projects within B&D's higher education sphere. Responsibilities during the pre-development and implementation phases include the establishment of project budgets, AE and CM solicitation management, third-party professional party procurement, implementation of design process management, design reviews at design phase ends, GMP cost estimates, evaluation of project constructability and logistic plans, schedule and sequencing, and construction compliance.

Position Responsibilities

• Supports project start-up, development, and management of multiple assignments within a higher education capital design and construction portfolio.
• Serves as a client's trusted advisor. Develops project goals for schedule, budget, quality, and analyses to ensure quality client advice.
• Develop client deliverables, including written reports, presentations, budgets, schedules, programs, etc., tailored to meet the client’s desired outcomes and scope requirements.
• Perform quality control activities to ensure that team deliverables are error-free and timely.
• Participates in B&D’s training opportunities and cultivates a knowledge base in various best practices and industry-specific methodologies (Higher Education/Design and Construction).
• Participates in business development activities, including article writing, conference attendance, and prospective client tracking or follow-up.
• Performs other duties as assigned by project executives or principals.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field.
• A minimum of five years of full-time architecture, pre-construction, and/or development experience, as well as owner-representative experience in commercial, educational, or institutional projects.
• Experience working within higher education planning, design, and construction departments is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Availability to travel on 1 - 2-day long trips up to 30% of total weekly engagement.
• In-depth understanding of the firm’s project types, project management concepts/methodologies, and general industry knowledge.
• Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to apply technological solutions to planning or implementation assignments.
• Preferred, but not required, experience working with industry tools and references, including estimating (RS Means or similar) and scheduling tools (MS Project or similar), CAD or BIM-based programs, visual communication software (Bluebeam or similar), project tracking and document control software (Procore or similar).
• Ability to be productive in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Excellent oral, facilitation, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Strong understanding of programming, design, and construction principles
• Clear support for the firm’s mission, values, and operating paradigm
• Demonstrated commitment to client satisfaction and ethical business practices.
• Proven adaptability, flexibility, and creativity.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and thrive within a team structure.
• Aptitude and desire for mentoring and training analysts.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, cultural, disability, and ethical backgrounds and sensitivity to/knowledge and understanding of groups historically underrepresented.

Why work with us?

We lead the planning, development, and management of the places that shape and strengthen our communities. At B&D, you can make a meaningful impact on the communities around you while advancing your career. We strongly believe that for you to invest your career in us, we must also invest in YOU. That's why B&D offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% company-paid medical, prescription, and dental insurance premiums for employees and their children. Our benefits package includes vision insurance, company-paid contribution to 401(K), paid time off, employee assistance programs, cell phone reimbursement, and much more! At B&D, we prioritize growth opportunities, diversity and inclusion, mentorship programs, and work/life balance. Does it get better than this? We don't think so, and if you agree, we encourage you to apply with us today. We are excited to meet you.

The base annual salary range for this role is currently $85,000-$95,000. Pay scales are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate, and pay relative to other team members.

Brailsford & Dunlavey is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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