Project Manager, Sports

About the practice A leading international architecture and design practice is expanding its Sports + Entertainment team, which designs stadiums, sports venues and other large-scale public assembly buildings. Sports and entertainment experience is not essential, although an interest in sport would be useful. The role You will join the project leadership team alongside the Project Architect and Project Designer, sharing accountability for client satisfaction, design quality, delivery and project profitability. As an architectural project manager, you will manage one or more stadium and venue projects through every phase to completion, accountable for financial performance and team communication, and directing the team and consultants so that work is delivered as planned, on budget, on programme and in line with the design intent. Key responsibilities

• Manage one or more projects through all phases, from inception to completion, including the construction phase.
• Plan, organise and run the project, with clear ongoing communication through team meetings, minutes and updates.
• Own project budgets, fees, programme and resourcing, including change notices and cost tracking.
• Maintain client relations throughout the project, keeping clients informed of progress and resolving critical issues.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, sub-consultants and other disciplines, including construction management input.
• Support senior leadership in developing project scope, fee proposals and consultant contracts, and in negotiating fees and contracts.
• Help prepare and deliver project and client presentations.
• Ensure budgets provide for quality management through the life of the project.
• Identify new opportunities while developing existing client relationships, and support marketing submissions.
• Coach and mentor team members, and help define project staffing requirements. About you
• Degree in architecture, or equivalent education or experience (Master's preferred).
• Project management experience from an architectural practice or studio, across all phases through to post-occupancy. Candidates from a contractor background may also be considered.
• Strong commercial judgement is essential: a solid grasp of project programmes, timelines, budgets and the numbers behind a project.
• Strong knowledge of design, construction methodology, material application and architectural building systems.
• Thorough understanding of project planning, work plans, schedules, staffing and budgets.
• Strong working knowledge of BIM, with Revit proficiency.
• Able to manage multiple projects of complex scope.
• Knowledge of sustainable and integrated design.
• Proficiency in programme management tools such as MS Project or Primavera is an advantage. Benefits
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the studio, 2 days from home
• Private medical insurance (opt-in, taxable benefit)
• Enhanced employer pension contribution (5% employer / 5% employee)
• 25 to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Enhanced paternity leave and pay
• Opportunities to work in or transfer to the practice's international offices
• Internal professional development programme, mentoring, and access to industry events The sports team at this practice is growing. If this role isn't exactly right for you but you have a background in sports architecture, stadium or arena design, or large-scale venue projects, please apply anyway.