Project Manager

Intelligence and National Security Alliance; Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinley Architecture and Engineering (MKA) is a full-service architectural and engineering firm currently expanding after merging with MCF Architecture. The Project Manager will guide projects from inception through completion, ensuring they meet budget, schedule, and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities include coordinating design teams, owners, and consultants; creating detailed plans; managing client communications; and maintaining thorough project documentation to support successful

Qualifications

• 4+ year degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline with demonstrated experience in an A/E or construction related office preferred.
• Leadership and strong communication skills are essential for coordinating with clients, teams, and stakeholders.
• Experience in project management within an architectural/engineering environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete projects on time, within budget and scope.
• Develop detailed project plans and monitor progress against schedule.
• Manage client relationships and set expectations with stakeholders.
• Review and approve project invoices and manage changes to scope, schedule and costs.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and risk management processes.
• Collaborate with design teams and consultants during all project phases.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Finance

Analytical

Organization

Communication

Technology

Education

4+ year degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

McKinley Architecture and Engineering (MKA), now in its fifth decade of service, is a full-service architectural and engineering firm specializing in the design of educational, commercial, industrial, governmental, and institutional buildings. In 2025, MKA merging with renowned Pittsburgh-based design firm MCF Architecture, bringing deep expertise in healthcare, higher education, civil, and liturgical sectors.

Job Description Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the coordination and the completion of projects on time, within budget, and within scope. He/she will ensure instruments of service meet contractual requirements and play an integral role in managing client relationships and expectations

Primary Responsibilities

1) Guide the coordination, documentation, development, and completion of projects, including:

• Pre-design tasks, project procurement, assisting in negotiation and development of Owner/AE agreements, AE/Consultant Agreements, assist design professionals in development of Owner Program and budget.
• Design phase tasks, Owner estimate/budget updates, ongoing client communications and updates, assisting in Q/A document reviews, facilitating, participating, documenting, and assisting in project client, AHJ and team design meetings with design professionals, assist design professionals and Owner’s in coordinating required information including utilities, surveys, geotechnical, environmental, archeological evaluations, as applicable, assisting finance department with invoicing procedures, coordinating owner/AHJ document submissions, and coordination of design teams technical specifications and drawings, development of project schedules, in consultation with design professionals, and monitoring of these project schedules.
• Assisting Owner in bidding procedures and precontract documentation including development and/or assembly of Owners’ procurement document non-technical specifications and contract forms, commissioning, construction & materials testing as applicable, attend and/or facilitate prebid per Owner’s requirements, coordinate all bidding correspondence to design team and coordinate addenda information from team. Assist Owner in bid evaluations and recommendations.
• Coordinate construction administrators and design professionals in construction phase tasks and documentation including, development of construction agreements, preconstruction and progress meetings, payment application, requests for information, submittals, supplemental instructions, proposal requests and cost event procedures, ongoing client communications during construction, substantial and final completion Closeout procedures.

2) Coordinate internal resources and third parties for the execution of projects including:

• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
• Monitor and provide schedule updates on project progress
• Work with project management team to coordinate resource availability, and allocation.
• Coordinate work provided by outside consultants is consistent with Owner’s and MKA’s scope and standards.
• Review and approve project invoices for accounts payable and receivable.
• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Review project financial performance and provide reports.

3) Cultivate and manage strong relationships with project team, clients, stakeholders, and third parties.

4) Assess and manage risks to minimize unfavorable outcomes. Report and escalation to management as needed.

5) Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

6) Demonstrate a commitment to continued education through training sessions, conferences, etc.

7) Develop spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps to document needs.

8) Perform other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications & Skills

• Education and Experience: 4+ year degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline with demonstrated experience in an A/E or construction related office preferred.
• Leadership: Ability to resolve conflicts, keep staff motivated, and make difficult decisions.
• Time Management: Ability to balance and prioritize the needs and demands of clients, employees, and management, often simultaneously.
• Finance: Ability to track and monitor project budgets.
• Analytical: Ability to collect and analyze data, exercising sound problem solving skills and implementing solutions when necessary.
• Organization: Keen attention to detail despite a heavy inflow of data / communication; a commitment to documentation and record keeping.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills to utilize with both internal and external clients.
• Technology: Proficient with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and an openness and willingness to learn and master new software as needed