Senior Project Manager, Higher Education Campus Development

Thomas-; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Top-tier health, dental, vision, and 4

401(k) and PTO

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton seeks a Higher Education Market Sector Leader to drive growth across the Southeast. You will lead campus planning, infrastructure, and site development projects, leveraging PE expertise and senior leadership experience to build lasting client relationships.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, guide procurement and funding strategies, and represent the firm at industry events, while mentoring staff and expanding market presence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in consulting, project management, business development, or higher education-related work.
• PE license required.
• Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Experience working with colleges, universities, or institutional clients preferred.
• Understanding of higher education planning, procurement processes, capital improvement programs, funding strategies, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships, lead pursuits, and manage multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth and development of Thomas & Hutton's Higher Education Market Sector throughout the Southeast.
• Build and strengthen relationships with colleges, universities, campus planners, facilities leaders, and other higher education stakeholders.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new opportunities with higher education institutions.
• Lead proposal development, pursuit strategies, presentations, interviews, and contract negotiations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients throughout campus planning, design, and implementation efforts.
• Provide senior-level leadership on campus development, infrastructure, planning, and capital improvement projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to client needs.
• Guide clients through planning initiatives, procurement processes, stakeholder engagement efforts, funding opportunities, and project implementation strategies.
• Represent Thomas & Hutton at industry conferences, client meetings, and professional organizations.
• Support business development efforts through market awareness, strategic planning, and relationship management.
• Mentor team members and foster collaboration across offices and disciplines.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Thomas & Hutton seeks a Higher Education Market Sector Leader to drive growth across the Southeast. You will lead campus planning, infrastructure, and site development projects, leveraging PE expertise and senior leadership experience to build lasting client relationships.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, guide procurement and funding strategies, and represent the firm at industry events, while mentoring staff and expanding market presence.