Facilities Project Delivery Senior Project Manager

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Charleston, SC

4d•$166,400 - $208,000

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals providing engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-dollar, complex projects and ensure quality delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. The role spans the project life cycle, from identifying leads and supporting marketing efforts in targeted growth areas through project execution and closeout. The Senior Project Manager provides leadership, guidance, and mentorship while ensuring projects align with JMT’s organizational goals. Compensation is $166,400–$208,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications. The stated range is a good-faith estimate and may vary based on the experience of the selected candidate. JMT offers career and professional growth opportunities. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life and disability insurance; paid time off and holidays; a paid caregiver leave program; a 401(k) plan with traditional and Roth options; an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); and career development programs.

Responsibilities

Manage projects in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
Collaborate with disciplines and subconsultants to develop risk-adverse project scopes and fees.
Develop project-specific plans, including project management and quality management plans.
Create and maintain project schedules.
Manage subconsultants.
Monitor and execute project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals.
Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in office project financial status meetings.
Build client relationships to understand preferences and requirements and support quality project setup and execution.
Prepare progress reports and review invoices.
Develop and lead project status meetings and presentations.
Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with marketing, including SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, interviews, and win strategies.
Collaborate with Section Heads and Office Leaders to identify leads and opportunities based on strategic goals.
Assist Section Heads and Office Leaders in developing strategic goals using client program information.
Develop and maintain a strong network of clients and industry stakeholders.
Coordinate and guide technical resources on the project team to ensure high-quality outcomes.
Use advanced client and project-type knowledge to analyze projects, anticipate risks such as overruns and scope changes, and implement mitigation strategies.
Implement project tracking and reporting strategies using performance metrics to foresee and mitigate issues.
Coach and mentor project team members through one-on-one check-ins and project debriefs, recognizing achievements, identifying improvement areas, and sharing lessons learned.
Lead and manage team members through continuous performance management, including setting expectations and goals, providing feedback, holding one-on-one meetings, and coaching.
Perform other related duties as assigned.