DoD SkillBridge: Project Manager

DoD SkillBridge Internship: Project Manager
SkillBridge Host Company: Guidon Design
SkillBridge Provider: Vets2PM LLC
Location: Indianapolis, IN

Applicants must be active-duty U.S. Military Members who qualify for the DoD SkillBridge Program.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree from an accredited institution
  
• Professional Architecture or Engineering licensure is not required, but is preferred
  
• Experience in healthcare design is preferred.
  
• 10+ years of project management experience.
  
• LEED accreditation is strongly encouraged. 
  

• Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary Architecture + Engineering Teams through all phases of project execution, from initiation to delivery to closeout.
  
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with team members, stakeholders, and clients. 
  
• Leadership: Proven leadership abilities to inspire and motivate teams, foster collaboration, and drive project success. Ability to provide clear direction, make decisions, and lead by example.
  
• Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, remove impediments, and implement solutions, enabling teams to deliver high-quality work. 
  
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of Architecture + Engineering principles and processes, including knowledge of design standards, construction techniques, and industry best practices, enabling effective collaboration & decision-making within multidisciplinary teams.
  
• Mentorship: Ability to mentor, provide guidance, and be an educator for staff.
  
• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to continuous improvement and learning, with a proactive approach to optimizing processes, tools, and workflows. 
  
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements, priorities, and environments. Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, while remaining focused on delivering value to the client. 
  
• Collaboration: Strong collaborative skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including Architects, Engineers, Designers, and other key stakeholders. Ability to facilitate collaboration and ensure alignment towards project goals. 
  

• Project Management:
  

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements, budgets, and timelines.
  
• Lead project progress planning sessions, ensuring the team understands the project milestones, deadlines, to-do’s, backlog items, and project team commitments.
  
• Identify impediments that are hindering the progress of the team / project, work with the team to find creative solutions to challenges and escalate impediments that cannot be resolved within the project team.
  
• Organize and facilitate project review meetings, facilitating discussions on completed work and gathering feedback from clients and other stakeholders. Sr. Project Manager Role Description 
  
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to define project scope, priorities, and deliverables, managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPI’s), and communicate status updates to stakeholders, addressing risks and issues proactively.
  
• Manage project budgets, resources, and timelines effectively, making data-driven decisions to optimize project outcomes.
  
• Act as a servant leader, ensuring the team has the resources and support needed to be successful.
  

• Team Leadership & Development:
  

• Provide strong leadership and guidance to multi-disciplinary teams, fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  
• Empower team members to take ownership of their work, supporting professional development and growth within the firm.
  
• Address project concerns and issues, and align goals and priorities.
  
• Mentor team members in project management best practices and technical skills
  
• Promote an environment of sharing knowledge and cross-functional collaboration.
  

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  

• Collaborate with other Project Managers to coordinate dependencies, manage risks, and ensure alignment across multiple projects.
  
• Work closely with other departments, such as Accounting and Marketing, to support overall business and financial objectives.
  
• Act as a liaison between the project teams and Guidon leadership, providing visibility into project progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. 
  

• Knowledge of Revit 
  
• Knowledge of Bluebeam
  
• Understanding of Project Management Software
  
• Understanding of Enscape or similar rendering software
  

• Average/Overall Project Profitability
  
• Managed Project Volume
  
• Meeting Client Schedules (on time submittals)
  
• Client Satisfaction
  
• Quality Deliverables
  

• Maintain technical expertise in your profession and area of work to include new products, software and tools that will assist you in better meeting our client’s needs.
  
• Work with Director of Project Management to develop career goals.  
  
• Meet or exceed professional standards of work.
  

[NOTE: Because this is a SkillBridge Internship, it is understood that no single candidate will have equal expertise in all the areas of responsibility listed. Successful candidates will possess a compelling combination of many of them and the self-awareness and wisdom to leverage existing and/or new resources in the area(s) where they lack personal mastery.]

• Mentorship and guidance via weekly SkillBridge Intern Zoom Meetings.
  
• PM Fundamentals course, Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview skills course.  
  
• Other free resources, including an electronic copy of 'How to Speak Civilian Fluently'.