Senior Project Manager II

WGI; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

LTD & STD

Life Insurance

401k with match

PTO

HSA with company contribution

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

WGI seeks a Senior Project Manager II to lead multidisciplinary teams in the Austin, TX office, with 20+ years of project and team management experience in the AEC sector. You will drive scope, schedule, budget, client relations, and risk management on high-profile projects, while mentoring others and ensuring quality and safety standards.

The role emphasizes portfolio leadership, business development, and coordination with subconsultants and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (Master’s or PMP a plus).
• 20+ years of progressive experience in project and team management within the AEC industry.
• PMP or other professional licensure is a plus (PE, AICP, RPLS, AIA mentioned).

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple project teams and mentor project managers across disciplines.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, and budget and manage financial performance.
• Build strong client relationships and manage proposals and pursuits.
• Ensure compliance with specifications and quality controls.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentorship

Client relationship management

Communication

Conflict resolution

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree or PMP (a plus)

Tools

AEC360

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager II with 20+ years of professional experience to join our growing MEP team in the Austin, TX office.

The Senior Project Manager II will lead multidisciplinary teams and manage projects and programs with a focus on operational excellence, financial performance, quality, and client satisfaction. This role will be responsible for the direction, completion, financial performance, and risk management of projects, serving as the primary liaison between clients, subconsultants, and the project team on the firm’s largest, highest-risk, or strategically significant projects. The role provides portfolio leadership, develops other project managers, and grows strategic client relationships.

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.

WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.

Team Leadership & Communication

• Lead multiple project teams and mentor project managers and other assigned professional and technical staff.
• Facilitate project kick-offs, team meetings, and cross-discipline coordination.
• Promote WGI’s core values and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Project & Financial Management

• Oversee scope, schedule, and budget for multiple projects and manage projects in BST.
• Collaborate with task managers and accountants on invoicing, planning, and resource allocation.
• Monitor financial performance, including labor budgets, revenue recognition, invoicing, forecasts, and profitability.
• Prepare and negotiate contracts and fee estimates in collaboration with the client.

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Build and maintain strong client relationships and communicate project progress, key decisions, risks, and budget status.
• Lead proposal development and manage pursuits in coordination with discipline leads.
• Track opportunities using AEC360 tools and contribute to marketing efforts.

Technical Oversight

• Work with task leaders to manage and review technical tasks for the team.
• Comply with applicable specifications, technical documents, and regulations.
• Serve as Professional of Record when required (potentially).
• Comply with the WGI Quality Control Manual and Safety Policy and Practices.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (Master’s or PMP a plus).
• 20+ years of progressive experience in project and team management within the AEC industry.

Leadership & Communication

• Proven ability to lead multiple cross-functional teams and mentorship of project managers.
• Strong mentoring, strategic client management, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; confident in presenting to clients and leadership.

Certifications

• PE, AICP, RPLS, AIA, or other applicable professional licensure preferred, but not required for project management; PMP certification a plus.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting with periodic project site or field visits as assignments require. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse. Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WGI does not accept any unsolicited resumes. Should any 3rd party agency or recruiter forward or submit any resume(s) to a WGI associate without a pre-existing contractual agreement, the submitted resume(s) will be deemed the property of WGI, and no placement fee will be provided.

All agencies and vendors are required to have a signed WGI vendor agreement from the WGI Chief HR Officer permitting them to work directly through our Talent Acquisition team. Obtaining this signed vendor agreement is the only way you will receive payment. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of our staff will not be binding.

All third‑party recruiting/supplemental staffing agencies are expected to familiarize themselves and abide by this policy.