Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success.  We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients.  This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.

For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of over 700 professionals working in 13 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.

GPD is currently seeking an *Architectural Project Manager *for our *Akron, OH, Columbus, OH & Dallas TX *office locations.

What we are looking for in a candidate:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or Interior Design and 10+ years of experience.
• Experience leading teams including mentorship, development, and supervisory tasks.
• Experience in the field of Retail, Restaurant, or Commercial architecture is preferred.
• Knowledgeable in code and materials and methods commonly used in the retail industry.
• Construction administration experience required.
• Experienced working directly with the client providing timely updates on project status and discussing project scope. 
• Demonstrates a customer service focus. 
• Ability to work within a team environment working with individuals from various offices and in various disciplines.
• Must possess experience in coordinating with internal technical teams, including project planning, scheduling, and tracking.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, professional writing skills and the ability to multi-task between several projects and priorities at a time.
• Some travel required.

• Valid Driver's License is required.

   

Responsibilities will include:

• Leads an internal team of architects/designers and engineers in the completion of projects.
• Leads the architectural design and documentation of retail, restaurant, or commercial buildings including ground up, tenant fit out, and remodel type projects.
• Develops proposals, project objectives, scope, and schedules by working with the Client and determining project requirements. 
• Establishes and monitors detailed project plan.
• Achieves financial objectives by monitoring budgets, scheduling, analyzing variances, initiating corrective actions, determining additional service requirements, and initiating contract adjustments.
• Conducts code evaluation and researches and recommends design solutions.
• Meeting and communicating with clients daily/weekly as determined required.
• Project Administration.
• Construction administration.

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GPD offers a compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance.
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching and company contribution
• Bonus
• Vacation & Sick Time

• And much more...

   

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-