Project Management Professional

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Management Professional is responsible for planning, coordinating, and advancing internal and client-facing projects from initiation through completion. This role partners closely with Project Team to ensure projects stay organized, on schedule, and moving forward.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused position for a proactive “doer” who thrives on tracking details, maintaining momentum, and ensuring accountability. The ideal candidate brings strong general project management experience and excels at documentation, data tracking, and cross-functional coordination. AEC experience is not required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and tracking tools.
• Partner with Project Team to coordinate project milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
• Responsible for timelines, approvals, and dependencies to ensure project momentum.
• Responsible for compliance between internal processes and client deliverables for operational consistency.
• Monitor adherence to established fee structures and confirm compliance with client standards and contractual requirements.
• Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, or delays and coordinate solutions.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, status reports, and data logs.
• Prepare meeting agendas, document outcomes, and follow up on action items.
• Provide regular status updates to Project Team and leadership as appropriate.
• Ensure project data is organized, current, and accessible.
• Support continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency and accountability by identifying workflow inefficiencies.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Communications, or related field preferred.

Experience:

• Prefer 5–10 years of professional project management experience.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and working directly with clients.
• AEC industry experience is not required.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Project management certification (PMP or similar) is a plus but not required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data entry.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal Project Team and cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and project tracking tools (e.g., PowerBI, Smartsheet, or similar platforms).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Skilled at identifying issues early and taking initiative to resolve them.

Core Competencies:

• Execution-Oriented: Focused on getting work done accurately and efficiently.
• Detail-Focused: Maintains precision in documentation and tracking.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of timelines and follow-through.
• Proactive Communication: Keeps stakeholders informed and aligned.
• Organized & Structured: Builds systems that support clarity and momentum.
• Adaptable: Able to pivot and reprioritize in a dynamic environment.