We are an award-winning, talented group of 65 designers and architects who are deeply rooted in our communities. Whether designing for Healthcare, Education, Workspace, Science & Technology, Civic, Justice, and Public Safety, or Senior Living, our team is passionate about creating innovative, highly effective community-based environments through collaborative planning and design. We believe in developing deep relationships with our clients to transform their mission and vision into exceptional projects.

A key part of our practice is focused on incorporating best practices and innovating state-of-the-art public safety design for police, fire, EMS, and 911 facilities. We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Project Manager on the path to becoming Principal or a current seasoned Principal to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to lead groundbreaking projects, impact communities and clients, and steer innovation and business development. 

What’s in it for You

• Ability to work from any of our three offices in Manchester, NH, Boston, MA, or Portland, ME
• Hybrid position with optional remote workdays on Monday and Friday
• A comprehensive total rewards package
• Lead awesome Civic, Justice, and Public safety projects 
• Have flexibility and autonomy to do your best work
• Receive support from other leaders within the firm and outside the firm
• Learning and development opportunities internally and externally
• Design your own path with our support and sponsorship

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage multiple on-going projects as Project Manager or Principal for the Civic, Justice, & Public Safety studio including Police, Fire, DPW, Town Halls, Library, Community Centers, and other Civic and Municipal facilities projects
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise in atleast one of the following core Civic, Justice. Public Safety Studio practice areas: Police, Fire, Combined Public Safety facilities, 911/Dispatch/EMS, Justice, Town Halls, and Libraries
• Manage the client relationship and project success, as measured in client satisfaction, work quality, team professionalism and collaboration, and project profitability
• Manage all phases of projects including budgeting, scheduling, planning, design, construction documents and construction administration services
• Prepare and negotiate client and consultant proposals, fees, schedules, and contracts
• Initiate, document, and maintain project set-up, including contract review, project process and filing procedures, and work authorizations
• Oversee client and project team communication, ensuring timely resolution of client concerns and management of business issues including contracts and additional services
• Oversee scheduling and documentation of regular client, team, and consultant meetings
• Define, monitor, and maintain control of the scope of work and services for projects
• Oversee the integration of design and technical aspects - ensure clear and timely communication of information to the project team, in alignment with the project team’s goals 
• Manage project staffing resources 
• Manage risk and minimize liability by monitoring and resolving client concerns
• Oversee the orderly close out of projects including contractual requirements
• Build long lasting, trustworthy partnerships with clients
• Train and mentor junior staff
• Drive business development by participating in regular business development meetings, conferences and events, and following up on assigned activities
• Lead individual pursuits and participate in developing responses to RFQ/P’s
• Technically write for marketing and business development purposes, leveraging, maintaining, and developing your professional network of contacts
• Develop your professional goals and thought leadership in alignment with the long-term vision of the Firm

What You Bring 

• Professional degree in Architecture (Bachelor’s or Master’s) Required
• 10+ years of experience in Civic, Justice, and Public Safety Required
• Active MA MCPPO certification 
• Licensed Architect Required 
• Must have MA DCAMM project experience and proven MA M.G.L Chapter 149 and 149a experience on Civic and Municipal Projects
• You’re passionate about civic architecture, leading teams and take pride in fulfilling both client and project obligations to contribute to the broader success of the firm
• A successful track record in a similar role on applicable Civic and Municipal projects in the $5M to $50M+ range in New England
• Must be willing to travel to project and office locations as needed 

Lavallee Brensinger Architects is proud to be an EEO/AA workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate against applicants with regard of any legally recognized basics including, but not limited to: race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, or veteran status.

For assistance, questions, or concerns, please reach out to the Human Resources Department at jobs@lbpa.com or 603.622.5450 x.139