Senior Project Manager II

WGI•Austin, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

WGI is seeking a Senior Project Manager II with 20+ years of professional experience to join its growing MEP team in the Austin, TX office. The position leads multidisciplinary teams and manages projects and programs, with a focus on operational excellence, financial performance, quality, and client satisfaction. The Senior Project Manager II is responsible for project direction and completion, financial performance, and risk management, and serves as the primary liaison between clients, subconsultants, and project teams on the firm’s largest, highest-risk, or strategically significant projects. The role also provides portfolio leadership, develops other project managers, and grows strategic client relationships. The role involves leading multiple project teams, overseeing project scope, schedules, budgets, and financial performance, developing client relationships and business opportunities, and providing technical oversight. Work is performed in an office setting, with periodic project site or field visits as assignments require. WGI describes its environment as collaborative and team-driven, and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
20+ years of progressive experience in project and team management within the AEC industry.
Proven ability to lead multiple cross-functional teams and mentor project managers.
Strong mentoring, strategic client management, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confidence presenting to clients and leadership.
Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis; WGI is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
PMP certification.
PE, AICP, RPLS, AIA, or other applicable professional licensure; licensure is preferred but not required for project management.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
Comply with the WGI Quality Control Manual and Safety Policy and Practices.