Facility Design PM: Lead Design Teams & Clients

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. is seeking a Facility Design Project Manager for our Charlotte, NC office. You will develop comprehensive project plans, lead design efforts with engineering teams, and manage risks, schedules, and budgets to deliver successful facilities projects.

You will guide multi‑discipline teams of engineers, designers, and sub‑consultants, mentor staff, and maintain strong client communications to ensure satisfaction and contract compliance. A US citizenship/eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in facilities design fields (electrical, mechanical, or telecommunications).
• 3–5 years in facilities design or construction project management.
• PMP not required but willingness to obtain within one year of start date is a plus.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead the development of design plans in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and coordination issues.
• Maintain project schedules and requirements.
• Lead multi‑discipline project teams, including engineers, designers, and sub‑consultants.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members.
• Effectively communicate with clients, staff, management, and other stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships as the primary contact for owners and clients.
• Manage client expectations and ensure client satisfaction.
• Responsible for design‑build pursuits in collaboration with contractor partners.
• Ensure compliance and delivery of project contracts, including scope, requirements, and submittals.
• Manage subcontractor relationships and performance.
• Monitor project costs and ensure adherence to budgets and deadlines.
• Execute quality control measures to ensure project deliverables meet design and construction standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Facilities design

Job description

Salas O’Brien is a growing employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

Job Summary- Facility Design Project Manager

The Project Manager will develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, and budget, leading the development of design plans in collaboration with engineering teams. You will identify and mitigate project risks and coordination issue, lead multi-discipline project teams, including engineers, designers, and subconsultants and effectively communicate with clients, staff, management, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Development:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, and budget
• Lead the development of design plans in collaboration with engineering teams
• Identify and mitigate project risks and coordination issues
• Maintain project schedules and requirements
• Lead multi-discipline project teams, including engineers, designers, and subconsultants
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members
• Effectively communicate with clients, staff, management, and other stakeholders

Client Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships as the primary contact for Owners and clients
• Manage client expectations and ensure client satisfaction
• Responsible for design-build pursuits in collaboration with contractor partners
• Ensure compliance and delivery of project contracts, including scope, requirements, and submittals
• Manage subcontractor relationships and performance
• Monitor project costs and ensure adherence to budgets and deadlines

Quality Assurance:

• Execute quality control measures to ensure project deliverables meet design and construction standards

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in facilities design fields, including electrical, mechanical, or telecommunications.
• 3-5 years' experience in either facilities design or construction project management
• PMP not required, however willingness to obtain one within one-year of start date is a plus
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Detail-oriented team player with the ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Must be a US Citizen - Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role

Location: In Office – Charlotte, NC

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation: $80-100K /year compensation is determined based on experience and other factors.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Equal Opportunity Employment StatementSalas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Construction Management Services or related field.

Experience

Preferred

PMP not required, however willingness to obtain one within one-year of start date is a plus

3-5 years:

3-5 years:

3-5 experience in either facilities design or construction project management

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