Senior Project Manager, Higher Ed Design — Hybrid Work

SmithGroup; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Hybrid work environment

PTO and holidays

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Career coaching

Job summary

SmithGroup, an integrated design firm, seeks a Senior Project Manager for the Milwaukee office. You will lead high‑level Higher Education projects, manage client relationships, and ensure successful delivery with a focus on quality and financial performance.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, mentor staff, and contribute to business development while upholding SmithGroup's standards. A strong background in architecture/engineering and licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or equivalent (required).
• Minimum 15 years of project management experience (required).
• Experience leading Higher Education projects in Wisconsin preferred.
• Professional registration/licensure required.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage client satisfaction.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite; Dynamics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of architectural projects with focus on Higher Education market.
• Provide leadership to strategize project delivery, financial performance, and risk mitigation.
• Develop and manage positive client relationships and balance expectations with contractual obligations.
• Communicate effectively with project participants, consultants, owners, and contractors.
• Develop and define project schedules and staffing to meet obligations.
• Supervise multi-disciplinary staff and ensure documentation quality and timeliness.
• Participate in business development, proposals, and interviews.
• Mentor junior staff and assist in performance coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or equivalent

Professional licensure/certification

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Dynamics

Job description

SmithGroup, an integrated design firm, seeks a Senior Project Manager for the Milwaukee office. You will lead high‑level Higher Education projects, manage client relationships, and ensure successful delivery with a focus on quality and financial performance.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, mentor staff, and contribute to business development while upholding SmithGroup's standards. A strong background in architecture/engineering and licensure is required.