Residential Development Senior Project Manager

WithersRavenel; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential development firm in Cary, NC is seeking a Senior Project Manager. This role involves leading and managing complex residential projects, mentoring team members, and ensuring adherence to company standards and regulatory guidelines. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field, along with over 10 years of relevant experience. The position offers a hybrid work environment and the opportunity to shape meaningful projects in residential development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive, professional experience in project management.
• Strong reputation in the industry through community or professional engagement.
• Professional licensure preferred.
• Recognized as an industry expert/leader within the Practice Area and across company disciplines.
• Strong business development record, including growing major accounts.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop emerging leaders and influence culture.
• Strong reputation through civic, community, or professional engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex residential development projects.
• Prepare, review, and authorize project agreements.
• Monitor project financials and oversee technical deliverables.
• Mentor and coach project team members.
• Foster strong collaboration across departments.
• Ensure adherence to company standards, QA/QC requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Foster collaboration across departments to achieve project and organizational goals.
• Strengthen client relationships and support strategic business development efforts.

Skills

Project delivery leadership

Client management

Mentoring and coaching

Business development

Collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Description

Senior Project Manager — Residential Development Practice Area
WithersRavenel | Cary, NC | Hybrid

WithersRavenel is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our growing Residential Practice Area! This is a high-impact opportunity to lead large-scale residential, single-family, and townhome development projects while guiding a talented team and influencing the long-term success of the Practice Area.

You’ll work with cutting-edge tools, collaborate closely with top developers and municipalities, and shape both project outcomes and the professional growth of your team. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise is valued and your leadership truly makes a difference, we want to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex residential development projects from planning through construction.
• Prepare, review, and authorize project agreements including scope, schedules, fees, and subconsultant contracts.
• Monitor project financials and proactively navigate scope changes, scheduling shifts, and billing needs.
• Oversee and approve technical deliverables such as designs, construction plans, bid documents, and cost estimates.
• Mentor and coach project team members to support their professional development.
• Ensure adherence to company standards, QA/QC requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Foster strong collaboration and communication across departments to achieve project and organizational goals.
• Strengthen existing client relationships and support strategic business development efforts.

Join us and help shape the future of residential development at WithersRavenel.

Apply today and be part of an employee-owned firm built on collaboration, innovation, and meaningful work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive, professional experience, with significant leadership in project delivery and client management.
• Professional licensure preferred
• Recognized as an industry expert/leader in Practice Area and across company disciplines
• Strong business development record, including growing major accounts.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop emerging leaders and influence organizational culture.
• Strong reputation in the industry through civic, community, or professional engagement

Working Conditions

The assignment may require infrequent evening/weekend work. Candidates should enjoy working in collaborative, fast-paced, and client-driven environment.

Physical Requirements

The assignment may occasionally require repetitive physical tasks (such as operating a computer), standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time, extended time travelling in a vehicle, and carrying equipment and materials up to 25 pounds.

WithersRavenel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military service, or other non-merit factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. At WithersRavenel, we strive to build and nurture a culture where diversity, inclusivity, and belonging are a normal part of doing business, not an initiative. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. By hiring highly talented people who align with our Core Values, we continue to enrich and broaden our ownership community, as well as the employee and client experience. This purposeful approach to diversity and inclusion leads to greater commitment, collaboration, and effectiveness in our culture, work, and lives.

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