Project Manager

HGA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Profit sharing bonus program

401(k) guaranteed contribution

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, life insurance

PTO and short-/long-term disability

Job summary

HGA is seeking a design-sensitive Project Manager for the CWG team in Milwaukee, WI. You will guide projects from conception through completion, coordinating with a broad team of architects, engineers, and consultants.

The role requires 10+ years of project management experience on complex projects, strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and proficiency with Vision and MS Project. Office is three days per week, with a rewarding bonus program and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or related field.
• Licensed professional preferred.
• 10+ years of project management experience on increasingly complex projects.
• Ability to manage multiple smaller- to mid-sized projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and leadership with clients and team.
• Proficiency with industry accepted software and Microsoft Office products; experience with Vision and MS Project is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Principal to evaluate project requirements and negotiate owner-architect agreement including fee, scope and time schedule.
• Demonstrate mastery of project scope, schedule, budget and profitability.
• Complete projects on schedule, within budget and with maximum client satisfaction.
• Manage a program of multiple projects and client relationships effectively.
• Negotiate issues with Owner, Contractor, Architects, Engineers and Specialty Consultants.
• Supervise production of architectural construction documents for multiple small renovation projects.
• Lead a full-service architectural and engineering team to deliver quality documents, specs, reports and cost estimates within schedules and budgets.
• Develop discipline cost and work-hour budgets for each project and monitor costs and progress against budgets.
• Oversee all correspondence and ensure accuracy; obtain signatures and involve legal counsel as needed.
• Coordinate review and evaluation of contractor bids and assist Principal with award recommendations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Client communication

Budget management

Education

Architecture degree

Licensed professional preferred

Tools

Vision

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

PM software

Job description

Overview:

Project Manager - Community + Live, Workplace & Government (CWG)

Locations: Milwaukee, WI

Bring your experience and design expertise to an innovative architecture, engineering and interior design firm dedicated to designing exceptional spaces that inspire and transform communities.

We are looking for a talented, design-sensitive, and ambitious Project Manager to join our Milwaukee, WI CWG team and help shape the future of design. In this role, you will be an integral member of our project teams, contributing at every stage of the design process. Our practice encompasses a broad array of project types and scales, so versatility and adaptability to various collaborative design team settings are essential.

In this role you will:

• Collaborate with Principal in evaluation of project requirements and help to negotiate an acceptable owner-architect agreement including the fee, scope, and time schedule.
• Demonstrate task-focused mastery of project scope, schedule, budget and profitability.
• Complete projects on schedule, within budget and with maximum client satisfaction.
• Manage a program of multiple projects and associated client relationships effectively.
• Negotiate critical issues with Owner and Contractor as well as Architects, Engineers and Specialty Consultants within HGA and of other organizations and firms.
• Supervise the production of architectural construction documents for multiple small renovation projects.
• Lead a full-service architectural and engineering team, using past experience and technical knowledge to efficiently deliver quality documents, specifications, reports and cost estimates, keeping in mind schedules/budgets and provides coaching/communication as appropriate with team leaders and/or team members who are responsible for workflow/timelines, etc.
• Develop discipline cost and work-hour budgets for each project and monitor project costs, completion status against budget schedules/timelines.
• Oversee all correspondence and pertinent documents, making sure they are accurate; sign or obtain signatures and seek legal counsel as appropriate.
• Coordinate review and evaluation of contractor bids and work with Principal so that award recommendation can be submitted to owner.
• Provide day-to-day leadership in the absence of and as delegated by the Principal and/or Practice Group Leader, keeping lines of communication open with all office management leaders and assist with preparation of client billings prior to submittal for signature.
• Collaborate with Practice Group Leader as requested in the marketing of projects including development of proposals and possible participation in client interviews.

What you will need to have:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or related field
• Licensed professional preferred
• 10+ years of project management experience honed on increasingly more complex projects
• Demonstrated skill in working on multiple smaller-sized to mid-sized, challenging projects simultaneously
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with team members and clients and lead discussions on project budgets and management of project delivery
• Proficiency with industry accepted software and Microsoft Office products is needed, experience with Project Management software (Vision, Microsoft Project) is beneficial

Salary Information:

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $95,000 - $118,000 depending on location, qualifications and experience.

Additional Information:

At HGA, you’ll do the best work of your career. We design with impact by diving deep into the people and passions that shape every place. Empathy fuels us, curiosity drives us, and meaningful work leads to innovation. We celebrate individuality, embrace flexibility, and thrive together in the office three days a week.

Join our nationally recognized, award-winning team of architects, engineers, and interior designers — help us shape what’s next.

Learn more about ushere.