Experienced Project Manager

Mead & Hunt•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Mead & Hunt is hiring a full-time Experienced Project Manager to join its Architecture North group. The position is available at offices in Chicago, Illinois; Columbus, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan; and Lansing, Michigan. The Project Manager manages medium to large projects, supports client relationships and future work, develops proposals and project workplans, oversees quality control, and coordinates multidisciplinary teams and project deliverables. The role involves working with clients, contractor/developer design-build partners, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction. A valid driver's license and approximately 20% travel are required. The role requires either a professional degree in architecture from an accredited college or university and at least seven years of related experience—including five years of relevant technical experience and two years of project management—or, without a degree, at least 11 years of relevant experience including technical work, with at least two years managing projects. A professional architecture license with NCARB certification is highly preferred, as are LEED AP, WELL AP, or Guiding Principles Compliance Professional accreditations. Mead & Hunt offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and sick leave; parental leave; a 401(k) plan with a generous company match; life and disability insurance; and an employee assistance program. The company is unable to sponsor a visa for this position.

Requirements

A professional degree in architecture from an accredited college or university and at least seven years of related experience, including five years of relevant technical experience and at least two years of project management experience; alternatively, without a degree, at least 11 years of relevant experience including technical work, with at least two years managing projects.
A valid driver's license.
Approximately 20% travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing medium to large projects.
Experience working on and/or managing aviation or government projects.
Experience developing new clients and maintaining relationships with current clients.
Experience developing proposals, including scope and pricing.
Experience with quality control.
Experience mentoring less experienced staff.
Experience or familiarity with generative AI-driven tools, platforms, or systems such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and reduce errors.
A professional license in architecture with NCARB certification.
Current accreditation as a LEED AP, WELL AP, or Guiding Principles Compliance Professional.

Responsibilities

Manage medium to large projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
Develop and manage client contacts to secure future work.
Develop proposals, including scope and pricing.
Provide project quality control.
Work closely with clients and contractor/developer design-build partners.
Develop and execute project workplans.
Schedule and facilitate team and client meetings.
Develop and deliver presentations to clients and partners.
Develop project deliverables, including drawings and specifications.
Coordinate multidisciplinary in-house and sub-consultant team members.
Assist with coordinating and leading project teams.
Develop and deliver presentations to clients, partners, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
Perform other tasks as assigned.