PROJECT MANAGER • G.H. FORBES ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS • ROYAL OAK

G.H. Forbes Associates Architects in Royal Oak is seeking to immediately hire a full-time Project Manager to join our team of ten. We specialize in a wide range of Public Sector work and Commercial projects with an assortment of repeat clients, which include the Detroit Zoological Society and branches of the State & Federal Government. We are fortunate to have meaningful projects in historic buildings in Detroit, including on Belle Isle.

The Project Manager will be involved with all aspects of design and the construction of small to medium-sized projects. You will have the opportunity to work in close association with our consulting team of structural, MEP, and civil engineers. Applicants must be comfortable speaking to clients and staff, conducting meetings, and have a positive attitude with a willingness to learn. Project Managers will lead projects with support from a Principal and will generally have staff to assist in production of documents. As a leader, clear communication including writing skills for reports and emails is a must. Because we are a small firm, each team member will experience and contribute to all aspects of design and construction administration. This position also requires that the individual be highly organized as they would be working on more than one project at a time.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, coordinate and draft construction documents
• Perform code reviews and cost estimating
• Review and organize project requirements, schedule and budget
• Coordinate work and collaborate through written communication and direct discussions with consultants and clients to ensure integrated project documents, standards and goals are met
• Complete construction administrative duties including responding to RFI's, reviewing shop drawings, and conducting construction observation and reports
• Conduct and lead client and consultant meetings throughout design and construction
• Communicate with Principals and staff both verbally and in writing to coordinate progress, deadlines and balancing multiple projects
• Work in the office full time with occasional site visits, providing your own transportation.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture; a Professional or Master's Degree is preferred
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience at an architecture firm in all phases of the design and construction administration process
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience with Bluebeam, Sketch up, InDesign and Photoshop
• Experience with Cost Estimation
• Technical writing skills

The firm celebrates its 53rd anniversary in 2025, and offers a team-oriented, collaborative atmosphere. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, each providing a unique contribution to the office. We welcome input from all employees whether it be during design, construction administration or office procedures and environment.

G.H. Forbes Associates Architects offers:

• Health Insurance and HSA
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401k Plan with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Competitive Compensation

Interested candidates should submit their resume and samples of their portfolio to Allyson Clunis at aclunis@ghfaa.com. Please include the following Subject Line: PM JOB POSTING.