Nationally recognized as a “Best Firm to Work For” and one of the nation’s most progressive design firms, Little is seeking aProject Manager for our Mixed Use | Workplace Studio in our Charlotte, NC office located in Uptown Charlotte.
The ideal candidate is a strong leader, passionate about great design, and looking to significantly enhance the well-being of our clients, the performance of their buildings, and the aspirations of our company. The candidate must be highly organized and driven to provide intelligent frameworks for clients to gain the most out of our relationships. This position will require a leader with a positive attitude, one who communicates exceptionally well and thrives in a highly ambitious and ‘intrapreneurial’ environment.
The individual selected will be working with clients on projects of varying size and scope and is eager to work with a team dedicated to performing on time and within budget creating highly marketable, award-winning projects. The types of programs can cover the full spectrum of commercial projects – from large-scale Mixed-Use facilities and Corporate Headquarters to small, Speculative Offices and large technical facilities.
Responsibilities include:
Cultivation and stewardship of strong client relationships
Management of and participation in the design process
Creation and oversight of internal work plans and schedules
Leadership and participation in the preparation of documents by the design team for obtaining all required state and local permits; execution of subsequent agency reviews
Application of problem-solving skills to better collaborate with contractors, designers, consultants, clients, and end-users
Revit documentation and quality assurance leadership are critical
Administration of construction services and quality control
Mentorship of junior staff in their development.
Ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture from an accredited university
Architectural registration
Conceptual knowledge or Interest in learning aspects of parametric design and implementation strategies
Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
7+ years of professional architectural experience with previous experience as a Project Manager
Mixed-Use, commercial office building, and workplace project experience is a must. Industrial and mission critical facility experience is a plus.
Thorough knowledge of architectural design, detailing, codes, and building material characteristics
Broad understanding of industry standards and building codes
Sincere desire to listen and understand the client and various stakeholders’ vision and key factors for project success
LEED accreditation or WELL building certification is a plus
Why Little:
Little is a place where you’ll surround yourself with colleagues who have different areas of expertise, are from different cultures and generations, and embody different talents, experiences, and passions. If you ask our employees what keeps them excited about coming to work each day, you’ll hear that it’s the people. It’s also our culture and the chance to be part of creating a better future through our work. We embrace a culture of teaching and learning through cross mentoring that spans generations, disciplines, talents, and interests and we strive to give each person exposure to the widest possible array of experiences. We care intensely about our clients and each other, and we do our best to spark a spirit of creativity and excitement in everyone around us. We are committed to creating a better world by focusing on sustainable, resilient, and regenerative design and we welcome people with similar experiences and/or passions. And, if wellness matters to you, you’ll be thrilled to know that you’ll be working in one of Charlotte’s first LEED and WELL Certified workspaces. Want to know what’s it’s like to work at Little? Check out our video! https://vimeo.com/851727160/a5897aa234
Little is an equal-opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, Little prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Little is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact careers@littleonline.com or a member of our HR Team.
Little, nationally and locally recognized as a “Best Firm to Work For”, is dedicated to enhancing client performance by orchestrating the right mix of expertise, creativity and innovation to deliver results beyond architecture.
Over 400 employees internationally specialize in a variety of market types, including Community (Civic, College & University, Schools, Justice), Healthcare, Retail (Brand Experience, Supermarket/Hypermarkets, Service Retail (including banks), and Corporate Rollout) and Workplace (Interiors, Mission Critical and Office), and deliver results beyond architecture through a complete array of diversified architectural Consulting Services such as:
•Architecture
•Engineering
•Interior Architecture
•Land Development Services
•Branded Environments
•FM Strategies (Facilities Planning and Space Management Consulting)
•Building Technology Applications
•Skyscraper Services (Computer Animation and Internet Application Services)
Originally started in Charlotte, NC, Little has locations in Newport Beach, CA; Orlando, FL; Durham, NC; Washington, DC; and Beijing, China.
Our culture is energetic, collaborative and open. We value people who are fun to work... with and who have a positive impact on those around them. We are proud to offer outstanding benefits, compensation, and growth opportunities.
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