Job description
Mid-Senior level Project ManagerLocation: Hybrid Philadelphia (3 days onsite/ 2 day WFH)
Fulltime direct hire or freelance to fulltime
Our client an environmental graphic design and planning firm that designs
connections between people, information and environments based in Philadelphia is seeking a mid-Senior Level Project Manager.
This is fulltime role, client will also consider freelance to fulltime for those
who can start immediately.
The Project Manager is responsible for leading the business on key projects and client accounts as well as keeping our project management team running smoothly.
This person should have experience in project or account management
and should feel comfortable as a strategic leader in our studio.
The ideal candidate:
Will feel confident in proactively managing the creative process, ensuring our team is on schedule and within budget. Knowledge of the design and construction process
• Provide short and long-term planning, workflow management, development of
best practices and team mentorship
• Management of projects and accounts by leading budgets and schedules,
providing strategic foresight and direction, anticipating next steps and
instilling confidence
• Maintain and grow the depth and quality of ongoing client relationships while
identifying new business opportunities
• Oversee production of project deliverables that exceed client expectations
• Serve as the primary client contact, lead client reviews and work sessions
• Collaborate, interface, and manage project stakeholders, partners, subconsultants, freelancers, and vendors
• Manage long-range staff and deliverable planning
• Oversee monthly billing, projections and collections
Requirements:
• You have a minimum of 5-7 years of relevant work experience
• You understand the architecture, construction, and/or design and creative
services industries
• You are a strategic thinker, with the ability to create short-term plans to
accomplish long-term goals
• You have experience leading meetings and presentations, and fostering
positive client relationships
• You have a strong work ethic with the ability to proactively manage the creative
process
• You thrive in managing multiple projects, tight deadlines, and budgets
• You feel comfortable growing existing business and actively seek opportunities
for new business
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You develop relationships and earn the trust of clients, partners, and
colleagues
• You have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and get excited
for the opportunity to build better systems as we grow and evolve
• You are proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and project management
tools like Monday.com or Asana. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs
a plus.
