Senior PM – Mission-Critical A/E Projects (Remote)

Woolpert, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 104,400 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to Work program

Principal program: become an owner

Flexible PTO

Career development

Health, life, dental insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness & reimbursements

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Woolpert, Inc. in Chicago seeks a Senior Project Manager for our Mission Critical Project Management team. This role supports full‑time in‑person/hybrid work and remote arrangements with a strong emphasis on leadership and delivery of complex projects.

The candidate will oversee cross‑functional teams, manage scope and budget, and foster client relationships while advancing Woolpert’s position as a leader in mission-critical services.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Registration (Licensed Architect or Licensed Engineer) is desired.
• Minimum of 15 years related Architectural, Engineering, or Construction industry experience.
• Experience in mission-critical projects such as airports, healthcare facilities, large transportation terminals, semiconductor facilities, or projects of equivalent complexity and scale (~400,000 sq ft).
• Extensive project management experience on data center projects is strongly preferred.
• 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.
• Must travel to local, regional, and national clients and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams to plan, direct, and coordinate architectural and multidisciplinary projects.
• Oversee quality of deliverables, including fee plans, work plans, risk mitigation plans, and contracts.
• Resolve issues impacting project objectives and client satisfaction.
• Lead or support scope, schedule, and budget/pricing for proposals and dynamic planning.
• Support client relationships and business development aligned with the strategic plan.
• Act as internal point of contact for communication; identify variances between plan and actual performance.
• Promote Woolpert as a leader in mission-critical practice with new and existing clients.
• Negotiate schedule, fee, scope, and contract terms for complex multidisciplinary projects with Market Leads.
• Address and resolve project issues impacting client goals.
• Define and communicate client needs and expectations; ensure ongoing stakeholder communications.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

PMP Certification

Job description

Woolpert, Inc. in Chicago seeks a Senior Project Manager for our Mission Critical Project Management team. This role supports full‑time in‑person/hybrid work and remote arrangements with a strong emphasis on leadership and delivery of complex projects.

The candidate will oversee cross‑functional teams, manage scope and budget, and foster client relationships while advancing Woolpert’s position as a leader in mission-critical services.