Senior Project Manager/Architect, Aviation

Exp Global Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering and design firm is looking for a Project Manager specializing in aviation. You will manage national projects, liaising with clients and teams to ensure adherence to financial and scheduling goals. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Architecture or Engineering, holds necessary licenses, and has a minimum of 10 years experience in diverse project markets. They offer a competitive salary between $120,000 to $150,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in project management.
• Track record of exceptional performance across various sectors.
• Thorough understanding of the design and coordination process.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, production, and coordination of national projects.
• Act as liaison between clients and project teams.
• Understand and negotiate fees, schedules, and contracts.
• Ensure project performance meets financial and schedule parameters.
• Engage in business development activities.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Dynamic presentation skills

Ability to effectively manage diverse groups

Negotiation skills

Experience in business development

Education

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Architectural License or Professional Engineer License

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

AutoCAD

Revit

Financial management software

Job description

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee‑owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Project Manager, Aviation

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will be a part of theAviation, Transit and Commercial Buildings team, of theBuildings Sector, based inDenver, Colorado.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• This individual will be responsible for managing the design, production and coordination of projects nation‑wide
• The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be a dynamic presenter, and be able to effectively manage diverse groups of clients, project stakeholders, and team members
• Project Managers at EXP are the primary liaison between clients and EXP project teams, including subconsultants
• As Project Manager, you will be responsible and accountable for understanding and negotiating appropriate fees, schedule, and contract terms that are acceptable to the client and beneficial to EXP
• Project Managers are responsible for project performance, including delivering projects within financial and schedule parameters, and for exceeding client expectations
• Participation in business development through market research, meeting with clients, assisting with marketing proposals, and participating in selection interviews is also a necessity to succeed in this role

What your experience looks like

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Architecture or Engineering from an accredited University
• Must possess Architectural License or Professional Engineer License
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with the tasks identified above
• Track record of exceptional performance
• Experience in a variety of project market sectors, including Aviation, Rail + Transit, Federal Government, and Higher Education
• Thorough working understanding of the Microsoft suite of products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit capabilities
• Ability to utilize financial management software
• Ability for occasional travel

The salary range for this role is $120,000 to 150,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full‑time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.