Senior Project Manager (Science)

Entertimeonline

Norfolk (VA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Disability & Life Insurance
FSA/HSA options
Generous Paid Leave
Paid Family Leave
Educational Benefits
Industry leader environment

Job summary

Hanbury seeks a Senior Project Manager, Science, to lead design and construction of complex architecture projects from inception to completion. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, ensure design excellence, financial performance, and client satisfaction across multiple offices.

You will partner with principals to manage budgets, schedules, and staffing, mentoring staff and advancing project leadership while maintaining strict QA/QC standards.

Qualifications

  • Professional degree in Architecture is required.
  • 10+ years delivering complex design/construction projects in Science market.
  • Deep knowledge of architecture, building systems, accessibility guidelines, QA/QC.
  • Strong knowledge of Owner-Architect/Owner-Contractor/Architect-Consultant agreements.
  • Proficient with project management software (Revit, AutoCAD, Newforma, 3D modeling).
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
  • Experience with Deltek VantagePoint is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel for projects and firm initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Win work and shape pursuit strategies for Science projects.
  • Direct and lead design/construction phases for architecture projects.
  • Lead multiple projects and manage budgets, schedules, and resources.
  • Provide senior-level leadership and mentorship to staff.

Skills

Project management
Leadership
Communication
Travel willingness

Education

Architecture degree
Architectural licensure

Tools

Revit
AutoCAD
Newforma
Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

  • Location 120 Atlantic St,Suite 100,Norfolk, VA, 23510-1729,United States
  • Base Pay $140,000.00 - $165,000.00 / Year
  • Job Category Project Manager
  • Employee Type Full Time Exempt
  • Required Degree 4 Year Degree
Contact information
  • Name Hiring Team (Senior Project Manager)
  • Email careers@hanbury.design
Description

Locations:

  • Blacksburg, VA
  • Clemson, SC
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Sarasota, FL
  • Chicago, IL

About the Role:

We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Project Manager, Science who is a firmwide leader responsible for guiding the design, delivery, and execution of complex architecture projects from inception through completion. This role is accountable for ensuring design excellence, financial performance, client satisfaction, and project progress. Working closely with Managing Principals, Principal Client Leaders, and firm leadership, the Senior Project Manager leads multidisciplinary teams, strengthens client relationships, and the team’s development across multiple offices and sectors.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Coll aborates continuously with Design Principal and Market Leaders to win work, shape pursuit strategies, and deliver services for projects in the Science market
  • D irect and provide expert direction throughout all phases of design and construction for architecture and planning projects
  • Le ad multiple concurrent projects, overseeing teams to ensure alignment with client goals, the firm’s design standards, regulatory requirements, and quality control standards
  • C ollaborate with Project Principals to establish and manage project budget, schedules, and project’s progress
  • P rovide senior-level leadership and mentorship to staff by identifying team members’ roles and responsibilities, leveraging their strengths, providing stretch opportunities, and actively developing future project leaders
  • O versee production workflows, redlines, and document quality across project teams
  • Serve as a primary senior point of contact for clients, developing trust-based relationships through proactive communication, effective problem-solving, and design advocacy
  • G uide client conversations to define project vision, goals, programmatic needs, budget, and schedule acting as a trusted advisor at key decision points
  • L ead project meetings, deliver presentations, and manage expectations throughout the design and construction process
  • I nterface directly with contractors, consultants, and authorities having jurisdiction
  • Develop and manage project work plans, schedules, and staffing strategies to align resources with project goals across multiple projects
  • P roactively apply advanced subject-matter expertise in codes, building systems, and modeling to identify potential problems/solutions
  • D irect and review activities of architects, designers and other staff providing services for the firm ensuring technical excellence and consistency across teams
  • P repare fee proposals and lead contract negotiations with clients and consultants in coordination with project leaders
  • M aintain accurate project financials using Deltek Vantagepoint, including budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and consultant payments, and overall financial performance accountability

Construction Administration

  • Oversee the construction phase, including submittal review and drawing review, site observation, payment certification, change orders, and resolution of field conditions
  • A dvise the client and contractor on interpretation of documents and support issue resolution in a timely and professional manner
  • D etermine substantial and final completion in collaboration with all stakeholders
  • R esolve complex construction issues and claims with a senior-level, solutions-oriented approach
Requirements
  • P rofessional degree in Architecture and architectural licensure required
  • 10+ years of delivering complex design and construction projects in the Science market, including leadership of large and high-profile projects
  • Deep knowledge of architecture, building systems, accessibility guidelines and QA/QC process
  • Strong knowledge of the Owner-Architect Agreement, Owner-Contractor Agreement and Architect-Consultant Agreements
  • Proficient with project management software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, Newforma, 3D modeling software, etc.)
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
  • Experience with Deltek VantagePoint is a plus
  • Willingness to travel for projects and firm initiatives as needed
Summary
  • C ompetitive compensation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • E mployee Stock Ownership Plan
  • D isability & Life Insurance
  • F SA/HSA options
  • G enerous Paid Leave (basedyourexperience)
  • P aid Family Leave
  • E ducational Benefits
  • W orking with an industry leader that values people!
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