Project Manager (Mission Critical)

Woolpert, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 118,200 - 147,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to Work program

Ownership potential

Flexible paid time off

Career development

Health, life, vision, and dental ins.

Retirement plan

Fitness reimbursement

Pet insurance

Technology stipend

Job summary

Woolpert, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for our Mission Critical Project Management team. This position aligns with our offices in Chicago, IL, New York, NY and/or Pittsburgh, PA and supports full-time in-person/hybrid and remote arrangements.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must have work authorization in the country the job is located. Base pay offers range with opportunity for ownership through the Principal program.

Qualifications

• Needs strong project management fundamentals and ability to facilitate technical discussions when needed.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to negotiate, influence and manage risk.
• Excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate the cross-functional project team.
• Oversee deliverables and quality, including plans, risk mitigation, and contracts.
• Resolve issues impacting project objectives and timelines.
• Lead or support scope, budget, and pricing for proposals and planning.
• Support client relationships and business development aligned to strategic plan.
• Act as key internal communications contact and monitor plan vs. actual performance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Travel

Job description

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting‑edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is seeking a Project Manager for our Mission Critical Project Management team. This position would be aligned with our offices located in Chicago, IL, New York, NY and/or Pittsburgh, PA and would support full‑time in‑person/hybrid, and remote working arrangements.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do

• Lead and facilitate the overall cross‑functional project team.
• Oversee the quality of deliverables prepared by team members, including, but not limited to, fee plans, work plans, risk mitigation plans, and contracts.
• Resolve issues impacting project objectives.
• Lead or support team in scope and budget/pricing development for proposals and dynamic project planning.
• Support client relationships and business development in support of strategic business plan.
• Act as key point of internal contact for communication. Identify plan vs. actual performance variances.
• Promote SNHA, a Woolpert Company and parent company Woolpert as an industry leader for mission critical practice and services with new and existing clients.
• Project Managers work with Market Leads in negotiation of project schedule, fee, scope and contract terms for complex, multidiscipline projects.
• Identify, address and resolve any project issues impacting client goals, objectives and/or client satisfaction.
• Define and communicate client needs and expectations.
• Ensure continuous stakeholder (client, client’s manager, etc.) communications addressing, resolving and anticipating project issues.

What You Will Bring

• Active Professional Registration (Licensed Architect or Licensed Engineer) is desired.
• Minimum of 10 years related Architectural, Engineering, or Construction industry experience required. PMP Certification preferred.
• Experience in mission‑critical or data center environments, or projects of equivalent complexity and scale (approximately 400,000 square feet), strongly preferred.
• Ideal candidate will have experience with multi‑disciplinary projects including mission‑critical such as airports, healthcare facilities, large transportation terminals, semiconductor facilities, or projects of equivalent complexity and scale.
• Strong understanding of project management fundamentals and ability to facilitate technical discussions when needed.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to negotiate, influence and manage risk.
• Effective communication in both internal and external relationships for all essential job functions.
• Ability to make sound decisions/recommendations based on the evaluation and synthesis of project information and data.
• Must be able to travel for local, regional, and national clients and projects.

Benefits You Will Love

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range: $118,200 — $147,800 USD

Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting [e-mail].