Senior Project Manager – Design & Delivery Leader

Progressive Companies; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

ESOP

Wellness program

Job summary

Progressive Companies seeks a Senior Project Manager who will independently lead multiple small to mid-sized projects while supporting larger programs. You will serve as the primary client liaison, align scope, budget, and schedule, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results.

You will strengthen project performance by managing risk, guiding team collaboration, and supporting long-term client growth within a culture of excellence and inclusive design across a national

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interiors, landscape architecture, engineering, or a related area of expertise; master’s degree is a plus.
• Typically 15 years of experience managing projects in an AE environment.
• Professional registration in your field is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with technology, standard software tools, and search engines.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Teams is preferred.
• Experience with Deltek Vision and project planning tools is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to balance stakeholder needs, make sound decisions, develop talent, and optimize work processes through continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple small to medium-sized projects and support larger, more complex programs while maintaining alignment to scope, budget, schedule, and quality goals.
• Build strong client relationships by serving as the primary point of contact and proactively addressing questions, concerns, and project needs.
• Coordinate internal and consultant resources with Team Leads to ensure the right support is in place across each phase of work.
• Develop project proposals, work plans, budgets, and schedules that align client expectations with company objectives.
• Facilitate project start-up and close-out activities, including kickoff meetings, documentation, financial records, and project history.
• Oversee cross-functional design integration, QA/QC milestones, and team coordination to keep deliverables on track and compliant with project goals.
• Monitor project financial performance, identify risks early, and mentor junior team members in project management and communication best practices.

Skills

Project leadership

Client liaison

Budget management

Risk management

Cross-functional coordination

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Master’s degree

Professional registration

Tools

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Teams

Deltek Vision

Job description

Progressive Companies seeks a Senior Project Manager who will independently lead multiple small to mid-sized projects while supporting larger programs. You will serve as the primary client liaison, align scope, budget, and schedule, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results.

You will strengthen project performance by managing risk, guiding team collaboration, and supporting long-term client growth within a culture of excellence and inclusive design across a national