Senior Project Manager - Science, Industrial & Technology

Progressive Companies • Durham, NC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Project Manager, you will independently lead multiple small to medium-sized projects while supporting larger, more complex programs. You will serve as a primary client liaison, align scope, budget, and schedule, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results. You will also help strengthen project performance by managing risk, guiding team collaboration, and supporting long-term client growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interiors, landscape architecture, engineering, or a related area of expertise; master’s degree is a plus.
• Typically 15 years of experience managing projects in an AE environment.
• Professional registration in your field is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with technology, standard software tools, and search engines.
• Demonstrated ability to balance stakeholder needs, make sound decisions, develop talent, and optimize work processes through continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Teams is preferred.
• Experience with Deltek Vision and project planning tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple small to medium-sized projects and support larger, more complex programs while maintaining alignment to scope, budget, schedule, and quality goals.
• Build strong client relationships by serving as the primary point of contact and proactively addressing questions, concerns, and project needs.
• Coordinate internal and consultant resources with Team Leads to ensure the right support is in place across each phase of work.
• Develop project proposals, work plans, budgets, and schedules that align client expectations with company objectives.
• Facilitate project start-up and close-out activities, including kickoff meetings, documentation, financial records, and project history.
• Oversee cross-functional design integration, QA/QC milestones, and team coordination to keep deliverables on track and compliant with project goals.
• Monitor project financial performance, identify risks early, and mentor junior team members in project management and communication best practices.

Benefits

• company provided training and education
• equitable recruitment
• grassroots employee DEI committee
• robust community partnerships
• award-winning wellness program
• hybrid work schedule
• summer hours
• profit-sharing
• employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• continuing education
• mentorship
• growth opportunities
• paid service-learning hours
• corporate sponsorship for a wide range of community organizations and activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior