Senior Project Manager

Antero Group; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Wellness program

401k with guaranteed company match

Performance-based bonus

Paid time off

Professional development resources and

Team and client events

Job summary

Antero Group in Denton, Texas is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the Urban & Rural Planning practice in our Denton office. You will guide a team, manage planning projects, develop business opportunities, and nurture client relationships in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualified candidates have a Master’s in Urban Planning/Urban Design or related field and 8+ years of consulting experience with strong management and proposal skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of professional consulting experience focusing on Business & Operations Management, Business Development, Project Management, and Client Management.
• Staff and client management experience.
• Proposal and contract experience.
• Project budget and schedule responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and deliver high-quality planning and design deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Denton planning team in a way aligned with Antero Group’s principles.
• Grow and diversify the Urban & Rural Planning practice with a focus on planning disciplines.
• Work with firm leadership to execute strategic direction and pursue business development.
• Oversee delivery of high-quality products and ensure client satisfaction.
• Participate in projects as project manager, technical expert, or SME with billable utilization.
• Oversee internal operations and systems to improve efficiency and quality.
• Provide strategic and financial oversight of the Urban & Rural Planning practice.
• Lead a high-performance planning team and mentor staff.
• Improve diversity within the planning team and reflect client communities.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Client management

Staff development

Proposal writing

Budgeting

Communication

MS Office

ArcGIS

Adobe Creative Cloud

SketchUp

Education

Master’s degree in Urban Planning/Urban Design/Transportation Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

ArcGIS

Adobe Creative Cloud

SketchUp

Job description

Antero Group is seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior Project Manager to support our growing Urban & Rural Planning practice in Denton, Texas. The selected candidate will lead a team of talented professionals in our Denton office, manage the delivery of high-quality planning and design deliverables, develop new business opportunities, and manage client relationships. Diverse candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the Denton planning team in a way that is aligned with Antero Group’s core principles, and cultivates a culture of shared trust, democracy, comradery, and excellence.
• Grow and diversify the Urban & Rural Planning practice with a focus on: comprehensive planning; transportation planning; transit planning; new mobility planning; environmental planning; corridor studies; long-range strategic and master planning; and placemaking with a focus on Texas and the Southwes
• Work closely with the firm’s leadership to execute the strategic direction for the practice, balance workloads across regions and business lines, and pursue strategic business development opportunities.
• Elevate the profile of Antero Group by developing an external brand image and internal culture characterized by technical excellence, client satisfaction, consistent results, and innovation.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality products and deliverables and ensure that projects and deliverables meet or exceed client expectations.
• Participate in projects, either as a project manager, technical or subject matter expert with a reasonable level of billable utilization on major projects.
• Oversee the development and implementation of internal business operations and systems that improve efficiency and quality and support continual process improvement and innovation.
• Work closely with the firm’s principles to provide strategic, administrative, and financial oversight of the Urban & Rural Planning practice.
• Oversee the financial performance of the Urban & Rural Planning, including revenue and bottom-line delivery of the practice’s portfolio of urban planning and design projects.
• Lead a team of high performance, urban planners, design professionals, subject matter experts, and other support staff.
• Motivate the Urban & Rural Planning team to achieve success in both business development and project delivery.
• Hire, manage, and mentor Urban & Rural Planning staff.
• Improve the diversity of the Urban & Rural Planning team to better reflect on the clients and communities that we serve.
• Oversee employee development program, including performance planning and evaluation, training, and succession planning.
• Pursue grants, technical assistance, and other awards on behalf of our clients and partners.
• Represent the firm in the market through involvement in client and industry events and associations to promote intelligence gathering and pipeline development.
• Seek out opportunities to grow and develop new business through cross-sectoral collaboration with Antero Group’s Civil Engineering, Economic Development, Grant Services, Branding & Marketing, and Environmental practices.
• Participate in professional associations, boards, and committees.
• Speak at conferences, publish papers, and earn professional certifications and accreditations.
• Participate in negotiations to secure contract awards.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings, interim progress meetings, close out meetings, and other activities to ensure client satisfaction and resolution of project issues.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of professional consulting experience focusing on any of the following: Business and Operations Management; Business Development; Project Management; and Client Management.
• Staff and client management experience.
• Proposal and contract experience.
• Project budget and schedule responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and deliver high-quality planning and design deliverables.

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated ability to lead and grow an Urban Planning and Design practice.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership and project management tasks including the ability to supervise and develop staff remotely.
• Demonstrated passion for winning and the ability to instill passion in others.
• Knowledge of local, regional, and national politics in Antero Group’s target markets.
• Keen understanding of the competitive environment and regional players in our target markets.
• Strongly established client relationships and industry contacts.
• Sound decision-making abilities, strategic and visionary thinking, and creative business development capabilities across a multi-disciplined practice.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and visual communications skills.
• Proficiency with the following software packages: Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Cloud, and SketchUp (other technical proficiencies a plus).

Antero Group is an interdisciplinary consulting firm with offices across the United States. We are a team of engineers, planners, designers, and economic development experts that envision a world where sustainability, resilience, and equity is business as usual. Our firm adheres to a holistic approach to problem-solving, making for a more dynamic and rewarding work environment.

We leverage interdisciplinary expertise, creative thinking, and genuine collaboration to design innovative and effective solutions that create lasting value. We believe the most meaningful work happens through long-term partnerships rooted in trust, accountability, and shard success.

As a consultancy, our team members are our #1 asset. We are intentional about cultivating an environment where high performers thrive, ideas are valued, and leadership is shared. We therefore offer a highly competitive benefits package designed to attract and retain the best talent, which includes:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Company wellness program
• 401k with guaranteed company match
• Performance-based bonus
• Paid time off
• Professional development resources and support
• Team and client social events and outings

Antero’s staff come from many different backgrounds, but we share a common desire to provide unmatched client services and to deliver transformative projects. Our culture is built on mutual trust, responsiveness, democratic process, and shared learning and growth. We strive to equip each of our staff with the support they need to build a successful and rewarding career.