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Project Manager / Higher Education Director		POSTED: Oct 27
Salary:	Open	Location:	Austin, TX
Employer:	PBK Architects, Inc.	Type:	Full Time - Experienced
Categories:	Architect, Project Manager

Employer Information

About PBK Architects, Inc.

Founded in 1981, PBK has over 28 years of experience dedicated exclusively to the planning, design and overall development of educational facilities. We have worked with more than 100 public school districts across the State of Texas and have offices located in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas/Fort Worth, League City, McAllen, Austin, El Paso and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. PBK is the largest and considered to be among the "most energetic" educational architecture firms in Texas. We take great pride ....more info

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Job Description

PBK is in search of a licensed architect to serve as Director of our Higher Education Division. This candidate will be responsible for all aspects of multi-million dollar university and community college projects. This demanding and fast paced position will require a personable candidate with extensive experience in the Higher Education market. The candidate will meet with university faculty and administrators to discuss project designs, budgets, monitor project costs and schedules. The candidate should have extremely strong inter-personal skills with an aggressive, client oriented personality. It is essential that the candidate be very articulate with exceptional presentation skills.

Firm Background

PBK, Inc. is an award winning architectural, engineering and consulting firm that has been a leader in educational design for more than 25 years. PBK has 6 offices across the State of Texas and has averaged an annual growth rate of 20% over the last 5 years. PBK offers employees competitive wages, health care and 401K matching along with numerous opportunities to become involved in extra-curricular activities and organizations established through the firm. PBK has established an employee conscious culture that has led to the firm being named to the list of “Best Places to Work”.

This is an excellent opportunity for those that consider themselves as entrepreneurial overachievers. Highest compensation package available. The sky is the limit for this position.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years experience in university and community college campus planning and design. • Must be a licensed Architect. • Strong customer service skills. • Exceptional presentation skills • Proficient in Autocad. • Strong organizational skills. • Confident leader. • Ability to work well under pressure, juggle and prioritize multiple projects and adjust work accordingly, often against tight deadlines. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Ability to interact with senior management and external organizations and vendors. • Must be quality minded and self motivated.

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