Senior Project Manager

Stratus®; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stratus is seeking a Sr. Project Manager (MEP) to manage multiple client relationships and coordinate MEP engineering designs for commercial and industrial facilities.

You will schedule, direct, and coordinate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work to meet commitments. The role involves leading a team of engineers and CAD staff, ensuring project specifications are met and maintaining quality across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in an engineering design position.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent to four-year college program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct multiple client projects with detailed plans and schedules.
• Direct mechanical, electrical and plumbing designs for assigned projects.
• Confer with management and design teams to discuss specifications and procedures.
• Oversee design team and CAD staff to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Skills

Engineering design experience

Management experience

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News‑Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high‑growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public‑ and private‑sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest‑quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large‑scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

The Role

Stratus has recently partnered with Page Interworks and we’re hiring a Sr. Project Manager (MEP). This role will manage/maintain multiple clients contact and relationships. Schedule, direct, and coordinate mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering designs for assigned projects to meet client and company commitments. Coordinate with engineers, plan, design and prepare electrical, mechanical, plumbing and fire protection systems for commercial and industrial facilities such as offices, retail spaces, distribution centers and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing company policies, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
• Coordinate and direct multiple client projects, making detailed plans and schedules to accomplish goals, meet client commitments and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Confer with management, design team, and administration to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department, design team and/or firm.
• Set operational and technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications and to establish project completion dates.
• Supervise, assign, direct, prioritize and evaluate the work of designers and CAD technicians in department.
• Oversee development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Ensure production level is maintained during employee absences through team cross training, technical solutions and contract labor.
• Respond to calls from contractors providing project design clarification and making modifications as necessary due to local codes or other factors.

Qualifications

• 10 or more years in an engineering design position and 5 years management experience
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent to appropriate four‑year college program.
• Preferred 10 years of field experience in building systems maintenance and/or install.

Why you’ll love Stratus

• A team‑oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
• Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
• Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing
• We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well‑being our team deserves
• Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company‑paid Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, and Long‑Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans

Interested in learning more about Stratus, please visit https://www.stratusteam.com/.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.