Project Manager - Sports

Lead Iconic Sports Projects

• Advocate for and uphold the management intent of stadiums, arenas, training facilities, locker rooms, and other sports-related venues, ensuring seamless translation into comprehensive construction documentation.
• Lead and support multiple project teams; maintain strong collaboration with project leadership.
• Help develop project scope, fees, budgets, and schedules during marketing and contract phases.
• Prepare and participate in client presentations.
• Manage project information flow using Deltek, including work plans, staffing, schedules, budgets, and change notices.
• Assist with consultant contracts and fee negotiations.
• Ensure project budgets support quality management throughout all phases.
• Integrate sustainable design strategies and promote a green workplace.
• Foster a strong internal and external client‑service culture.

Management

• Coordinate closely with the Project Architect to maintain schedules and resolve conflicts.
• Plan, organize, and manage project workflow; lead team meetings and maintain clear documentation.
• Communicate effectively with consultants, contractors, and other disciplines.
• Monitor construction administration activities.
• Build and maintain positive client and consultant relationships.

Client Interface

• Maintain ongoing client relationships and provide regular project updates.
• Lead discussions to clarify requirements, coordinate decisions, and resolve critical issues.
• Work with clients to define functional and spatial needs and review design solutions, materials, costs, and timelines.

Business Development

• Contribute to the annual business plan and identify new project opportunities.
• Support marketing efforts and assist in developing fee proposals.
• Strengthen existing client relationships and help cultivate new ones.

Staff Development

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to project staff.
• Define staff requirements for projects as needed or directed. 
• Recommend staffing needs and participate in hiring and performance discussions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of architectural experience for Project Manager applicants, including full-life cycle project management, preferably on complex or large-scale Sports projects. 20+ years with prior management experience required for Sr. Project Manager applicants.
• Architectural licensure preferred; NCARB certification preferred.
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.

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