Experienced Project Manager

Mead & Hunt; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid volunteer time

Professional licensure support

Flexible schedules

Job summary

A nationally recognized consulting firm in Portland seeks an Experienced Project Manager to lead design teams on airport and federal projects. The role involves managing project schedules, developing client relationships, and ensuring quality control. Ideally, candidates will have over 7 years of relevant experience, strong project management skills, and a degree in architecture. Benefits include a competitive salary range of $125,000 to $150,000, medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and supportive professional development programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of related experience with 2 years in project management.
• Experience managing medium to large projects.
• Professional license in architecture with NCARB certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Develop client contacts to secure future work.
• Provide project quality control.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship development

Quality control

Leadership

Communication

Education

Professional degree in architecture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

ChatGPT

Job description

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors. From architecture, aviation, food/beverage processing, federal, transportation, water infrastructure and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities.

Here at Mead & Hunt, our culture is about taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We are a flexible company that believes in giving back to our communities. We are employee-owned and support initiatives through our various employee programs. We invest in our employees and build relationships that last.

We are experiencing unprecedented growth. As a result of our success, we have a full-time position available for an Experienced Project Manager to join our Architecture West group. This exciting opportunity is available at our office locations in Portland (OR), Scottsdale (AZ), Sacramento (CA), and San Diego (CA). This candidate would lead project teams focused on delivering architectural services for the following airport and federal project types: airport terminals, support buildings, readiness centers, maintenance facilities, hangars, fire stations, training facilities, emergency operations centers, and other projects as needed.

Responsibilities Include

• Managing medium to large projects for budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Developing and managing client contacts to secure future work
• Developing proposals including scope and pricing
• Providing project quality control
• Working closely with clients and contractor/developer design/build partners
• Developing and executing project workplans
• Scheduling and facilitating team and client meetings
• Developing and delivering presentations to clients, partners
• Developing deliverables for projects, including drawings and specifications
• Coordinating multi-disciplinary in-house and sub-consultant team members
• Assisting with coordinating and leading project teams
• Developing and delivering presentations to clients, partners, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
• Other tasks as assigned.

A valid driver's license and travel (approximately 25%) will be required.

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following

• A professional degree in architecture or other related field from an accredited college or university
• At least 7 years of related experience, with 5 years of relevant technical experience and at least 2 years of project management experience

Alternate Qualification Path

• If no degree, must have at least 11 years of relevant experience including technical work and at least 2 of those years must include managing projects.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have Any/all The Following

• Experience managing medium to large projects
• Experience working on and/or managing aviation or government projects
• Experience developing new clients and maintaining relationships with current clients
• Experience developing proposals including scope and pricing
• Experience with quality control
• Experience mentoring less experienced staff.
• Experience or familiarity with generative AI-driven tools, platforms, or systems (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and reduce errors.

Why Mead & Hunt?

• Strong Company Culture
• Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities
• Paid volunteer time
• Professional licensure and certification support
• Employee-Owned Firm
• Flexible Schedules
• Diverse Skillsets, One Company
• Impressive Benefits Package

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are someone who takes initiative, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at http://www.meadhunt.com/careers.

Mead & Hunt is unable to sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Salary Range: $125,000 to $150,000 - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.