Sr. Project Manager (Architecture Practice Group)

SSOE Group; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

PTO & paid holidays

Job summary

SSOE Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its architectural practice. The role focuses on guiding large, multidisciplinary projects from concept to completion, leading execution, client relationships, and financial performance in a dynamic environment.

You will oversee teams of architects, engineers, designers, and consultants, driving project strategy and outcomes for high-profile industrial, technology, commercial, and manufacturing clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture (or equivalent).
• Registration preferred.
• PMP Certification required within one year for external applicants; at promotion for internal.
• Ten years in design industry, with five years as a Project Manager.
• Ability to manage the financial aspects of a project.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multi-discipline major projects with architects, engineers, designers and consultants.
• Direct accountability for timetable and financial success of assigned project.
• Prepare budgets, resource plans, and fee proposals; negotiate contracts with clients.
• Lead client communications, presentations, and business development activities.
• Travel to client sites or other SSOE facilities as needed, with valid driver's license.

Education

Bachelor or Masters Degree in Architecture

Registration preferred

Job description

SSOE is hiring for a Senior Project Manager to join our growing Architectural practice group. This is an exceptional opportunity for an architect who has evolved into a strategic project leader and is passionate about guiding large, multidisciplinary projects from concept through completion. Based on your expertise, you will serve as the driving force behind project execution, client relationships, team coordination, and financial performance.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead complex projects that bring together architects, engineers, designers, and specialty consultants to deliver innovative solutions for some of the world's most recognized industrial, advanced technology, commercial, and manufacturing clients. You will have the autonomy to influence project strategy, the responsibility to ensure successful outcomes, and the opportunity to build lasting client partnerships that drive future growth.

What Makes SSOE a Great Place To Work

You don't have to be an employee long before you understand the SSOE difference. It goes back to our history of reinventing ourselves for new markets, serious rates of growth year after year, and being ahead of the curve in technology. Those are the achievements of a company that rewards talent and effort in ways that mean the most to the individual.

When you work at SSOE, you work with the best and you're a part of something bigger than yourself. And providing the best possible workplace for our employees gives us a competitive advantage-helping us attract and retain top talent and drive better business results.

AI and Innovation

As part of our commitment to innovation, all team members will be trained on Microsoft Copilot and empowered to use it as a core tool in their everyday work.

Responsibilities

A Typical Day Might Include:

The following duties are typical of the position, but are not all encompassing. Responsibilities include those required to deliver quality service on schedule and within budget in a team environment.

• Coordinates multi-discipline major projects, overseeing all discipline job captains assigned to project.
• Directly accountable for adherence to timetable and financial success of assigned project.
• Prepares and updates resource planning in Vantagepoint for architecture production staff.
• Responsible for preparation of fee proposal and contract negotiations with client with input from PIC.
• Establishes project scope of work in coordination with Discipline Captains and Department Managers including: planning of work, design concepts/design direction, determining discipline type and amount of tasks to be performed, communicates to DM staff capabilities to fit specific project needs.
• Prepares the plan, establishes control procedures, monitors progress, and takes corrective action as may be required.
• Prepares project budget and work schedule to serve as a "measuring stick" of progress.
• Develops budget for "out-of-pocket" expenses.
• Follows established procedures to effectively administer project (i.e., construction cost estimating, correspondence, document control, etc.).
• Contracts for outside consultants/services as needed.
• Interfaces with political subdivision inspection and regulatory agencies.
• Communicates client requirements to each discipline.
• Coordinates meetings and establishes all paper flow and document control with client, contractors, regulatory agencies and others involved.
• Monitors progress of project, reviews work accomplished and monitors construction budget costs.
• Reviews and approves client billings.
• Performs a prime role in client contact and business development activities. Serves as a lead participant in presentations for new or prospective work.
• Responsible for the collection of past due amounts with assistance from the PIC or accounting as needed.
• May assist in the training or mentoring of other Project Managers to familiarize them with SSOE or the client specific requirements.
• Follows established change management procedures to document and receive authorization for project change orders in a timely manner.
• May travel to other SSOE facilities and/or client locations for coordination purposes or to provide training.
• Travel required.
• Valid driver's license required. May be waived for international assignments

Qualifications

Qualifications You’ll Need on Day One:

• Bachelor or Masters Degree in Architecture preferred or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Registration preferred.
• External applicants: PMP Certification is required within one (1) year.
• Internal promotions: PMP Certification is required at the time of promotion.
• Ten (10) years experience in design industry, with five (5) years as a Project Manager.
• Ability to effectively manage the financial aspects of a project.
• Salary Range: $130,000-$150,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
• Benefits: Include health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K, PTO & paid holidays.