Project Leader II/III

HIPP Design + Consulting; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HIPP Design + Consulting in Raleigh, NC seeks a Project Leader to oversee design projects from proposal through successful completion. You will drive delivery, manage scope, schedule and budget, and coordinate with engineering staff to resolve issues across the project lifecycle.

The role requires a strong design-firm background, proficiency with MS Project, CAD, Revit, and Bluebeam, and the ability to collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver high‑quality design solutions.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent experience required.
• P.E. certification preferred but not required.
• 8+ years of design firm experience; cGMP design experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Project, CAD, Revit, Bluebeam, or related software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project scope, schedule, and budget throughout the full lifecycle.
• Provide engineering leadership and escalate issues to subject matter experts as needed.
• Track progress of each project against goals, budgets and schedules.
• Serve as primary client contact and manage stakeholder engagement across all phases.
• Support proposal development and liaise with clients to understand needs and staff capabilities.

Skills

Project management

Engineering leadership

Stakeholder management

Proposal development

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

P.E. certification preferred

8+ years of design firm experience

cGMP design experience preferred

Tools

MS Project

CAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

At HIPP, the Project Leader is responsible for providing oversight for design projects. The PL oversees the proposal stage of a project through its successful completion.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Responsibilities and tasks focus on project delivery and include but are not limited to:

• Project Management: Responsible for Scope, Schedule, and Budget throughout the full lifecycle of the project.
• Engineering Leadership: Facilitates the resolution of issues by escalating concerns to appropriate subject matter experts while also participating in the problem-solving efforts.
• Progress Tracking: Tracks the progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets and schedule.
• Client Relations and Stakeholder Management: Acts as the primary contact for key stakeholders on assigned projects. Engages with clients throughout all project phases.
• Proposal Development: Applies client relation skills to engage clients and supports the proposal stage of business development with new and existing clients. Key contact for understanding client needs and design capabilities of staff.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent experience
• P.E. certification preferred
• 8+ years of design firm experience; cGMP design experience preferred
• Proficient in MS Project, CAD, Revit, Bluebeam, or related software

HIPP is interested in all qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States, however, we are not able to sponsor work visas.