Project Manager - Design

CRB; Nebraska; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

CRB’s Omaha, NE-based Project Manager - Design leads multidisciplinary design teams, guiding architecture and engineering work from concept through issued-for-construction documents. You will oversee design budgets, schedules, and client communications to deliver high-quality design outcomes.

The role emphasizes design execution, requiring collaboration with internal and external partners, and adherence to CRB standards while enabling long-term client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related design discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience within an A/E or design-focused firm.
• Demonstrated experience leading design teams and design deliverables (not construction).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate internal/external teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary design teams (architecture, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, process, structural) through all phases of design.
• Plan, execute, and monitor project scope, schedule, and budget for design-only projects.
• Serve as the primary client liaison during design, facilitating communication and expectations.
• Coordinate internal resources and external design partners to ensure timely, accurate deliverables.
• Manage design change control, including scope adjustments, fee impacts, and revisions.
• Track project financial performance, including labor budgets, forecasts, and profitability.
• Ensure adherence to CRB’s quality standards, design processes, and documentation requirements.
• Support business development through client relationships and proposals as needed.
• Pursue and maintain industry-relevant project management certifications (PMP, AEC PMA) as applicable.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related design discipline

Tools

PMP Certification

AEC PMA Certification

Job description

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our more than 1,100 employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.

TheProject Manager - Designis responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering multidisciplinary design projects from concept through issued-for-construction documents. This role focuses exclusively on design execution—overseeing architectural and engineering teams, managing design budgets and schedules, and serving as the primary client point of contact during the design phase.

The Design Project Manager ensures projects are delivered in alignment with scope, quality standards, client expectations, and financial goals, while fostering strong internal collaboration and long-term client relationships.

This position is located in Omaha, NE. This a hybrid role required to be in office 3x per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary design teams (architecture, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, process, structural, etc.) through all phases of design.
• Plan, execute, and monitor project scope, schedule, and budget for design-only projects.
• Serve as the primary client liaison during design, facilitating communication, managing expectations, and ensuring a high-quality client experience.
• Coordinate internal resources and external design partners to ensure timely and accurate project deliverables.
• Manage design change control, including scope adjustments, fee impacts, and design revisions.
• Track project financial performance, including labor budgets, forecasts, and profitability.
• Ensure adherence to CRB’s quality standards, design processes, and documentation requirements.
• Support business development efforts through client relationship management and contribution to proposals as needed.
• Pursue and maintain industry-relevant project management certifications (e.g., PMP, AEC PMA), as applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related design discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within an A/E or design-focused firm.
• Demonstrated experience managing design teams and design deliverables (not construction field execution).

Additional Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence without authority, and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience serving as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager, or discipline lead on design projects.
• Solid working knowledge of architectural and engineering design processes, interdisciplinary coordination, and document delivery.
• Client-focused mindset with the ability to build trusted, long-term relationships.

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