Senior Consultant (Program & Product Development Design Manager -Mission Critical)

Woolpert; United States; Hybrid; USD 139,200 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance

Technology stipend

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Woolpert seeks a Senior Consultant‑Program & Product Development Design Manager to lead decarbonization strategies in complex architectural projects. The role requires an advanced degree in Architecture or Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience. Located in Chicago, New York, or Pittsburgh, it offers flexible work arrangements, competitive salary between $139,200 – $174,000, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and the opportunity for career development. Applicants should possess strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience on complex projects, focused on productization and decarbonization.
• Strong knowledge of mass timber detailing and prototyping.
• Experience developing detailed drawing packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy development around decarbonizing data center equipment and systems.
• Manage project teams to deliver decarbonization solutions.
• Enhance client relationships and identify project opportunities.

Skills

Strategic design and leadership skills

Collaboration and communication

Knowledge of architectural/engineering systems

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

Proficiency in Adobe InDesign

Education

Advanced degree in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Google Docs/Sheets/Slides

carbon-accounting software (e.g., OneClickLCA)

Job description

Position Overview

SNHA, a Woolpert company, is an award‑winning global architectural practice focused on performance‑driven, highly complex facilities for some of the world’s largest technology clients. The practice blends applied research, strategic thinking, and technology‑driven design methods to push the boundaries of the profession. It is based in Chicago and London with an expanding team of local and remote members.

We are seeking a Senior Consultant‑Program & Product Development Design Manager to join the Mission Critical Program & Product Development (PPD) team. The role will be based in Chicago, IL/New York City, NY/Pittsburgh, PA and will support full‑time in‑person/hybrid and remote arrangements. The position requires existing work authorization; no visa sponsorship will be provided.

What You Will Do

• Lead strategy development around decarbonizing data center equipment, systems, buildings, and campuses, and communicate solutions to clients.
• Enhance existing client relationships and identify new project opportunities within the Mission Critical client base for decarbonization strategies, collaborating with building and product design teams.
• Represent SNHA and Woolpert as an industry leader in decarbonization strategy and mass timber building design, construction, and supply chains with new and existing clients.
• Manage project teams of various scales and expertise to deliver the above.

What You Will Bring

• Advanced degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience on complex projects, focused on productization, decarbonization, and/or mass timber.
• Strong knowledge of architectural/engineering detailing and systems, including mass timber detailing and prototyping.
• Knowledge of construction methods, processes, and building codes.
• Knowledge of mass timber supply chain and industry standards, and willingness to learn new supply chains and cultivate industry connections.
• Experience developing detailed drawing packages.
• Strategic design and leadership skills, including leading client workshops.
• Excellent collaboration, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign is an asset, as well as familiarity with Google Docs/Sheets/Slides, Gemini/Copilot, and carbon‑accounting software such as OneClickLCA, Tally, c.scale, EC3.

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.
• Career development across a wide range of learning and growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, life, vision, and dental insurance and additional benefits such as paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, and employee assistance program.

Our projects are located throughout North America and some travel is anticipated.

Base pay may vary based on experience. Pay range: $139,200 – $174,000 USD.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

Woolpert is a certified Great Place to Work® and an equal‑opportunity employer. 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 law. For additional EEO information, view our EEO statements on our website.