Project Manager – Higher Education and Science & Technology

HED; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HED seeks an experienced Project Manager focused on Higher Education and Science & Technology sectors. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, schedules and budgets from planning through construction, with a hybrid work arrangement.

You will coordinate with owners, consultants, and authorities, ensuring quality and timely delivery on complex healthcare and academic projects while mentoring and guiding junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or interior design required.
• Professional licensure required.
• Minimum 8 years post-graduate professional experience in the A/E industry.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an A/E or Client-Side Project Manager with financial/risk management responsibilities.
• Minimum 5 years of healthcare project experience.
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional A/E services from marketing through design, construction and close-out.
• Strong coordination of design disciplines.
• Business acumen, leadership, teamwork, mentoring, and deadline-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal-in-Charge in the professional services proposal process, marketing efforts and owner agreement negotiations.
• Prepare contract forms for owners and consultants; monitor adherence and fees outside the Owner Agreement.
• Prepare, implement, and monitor project plans and strategies.
• Lead multi-disciplinary A/E teams through all project phases and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Manage overall project schedule and develop short-term milestones.
• Establish discipline hour budgets and staffing to meet profit goals.
• Guide and monitor adherence to the HED Project Design Process and quality standards.
• Interact with Operations Leaders and Business Leaders on metrics and strategic goals.
• Ad hoc responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Teamwork

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design

Job description

ABOUT OUR HIGHER EDUCATION AND SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY SECTORS:

HED’s Higher Education and Science & Technology sectors create environments that advance learning, research, and innovation—from academic buildings and student spaces to laboratories and specialized technical facilities. As a Project Manager supporting both sectors, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and oversee scope, schedules, and budgets from planning through construction.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

HED is looking to add an experienced team member to our group of talented Project Managers. The candidate should have broad expertise, with a focus on Higher Education and Science & Technology, and be enthused about joining HED’s shared commitment to Advancing Your World through Critical Thinking, Integrated Practice, and Design Excellence. You will get to utilize your expertise in large-scale healthcare projects with complex team structures.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Assist the Principal-in-Charge the professional services proposal process (including participating in marketing efforts and interviews) and in negotiating the Agreement with the owner
• Prepare contract forms for both owners and any consultants and monitor adherence to those contracts. Identify and secure, prior to doing the work, additional service fees for activities outside the Owner Agreement
• Prepare, implement, and monitor project plans and strategies
• Lead and direct multi-disciplinary A/E teams and all project activities, interfacing with the project team, clients, contractors, consultants, and all authorities having jurisdiction, through all phases of a project
• Manage overall project schedule and develop, coordinate, and manage short-term schedules, next steps, and tasks with project team
• Establish and monitor discipline hour budgets and staffing needs to meet profit goals
• Guide and monitor A/E project teams’ adherence to the HED Project Design Process. Schedule, coordinate, and manage all required design and technical reviews to meet the established Company and Sector policies and procedures for quality
• Interact regularly with Operations Leaders and Business Leaders regarding metrics for project success, issue resolution, and strategic goals
• Ad hoc responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design required
• Professional Licensure required
• Minimum 8 years post-graduate professional experience in the A/E industry
• Minimum 3 years of experience working as an A/E or Client-Side Project Manager with direct responsibility for project financial and risk management
• Minimum 5 years of experience healthcare projects
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional A/E services from marketing through design, construction and project close-out
• Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of the coordination of all design disciplines
• Strong business acumen, leadership and teamwork skills, including the ability to mentor, and motivate others in a design-focused environment under deadline situations
• Proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible approach
• Strategic outlook, with attention to detail

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Capable of traveling to and from project sites, both locally and across the US; attending client, project, and construction meetings
• Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation purposes
• Ability to use office equipment for communication and documentation purposes
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture
• The office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work