Senior Project Manager | Discovery & Science

BHDP Architecture•Raleigh, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager leads the successful delivery of multiple projects and project teams, with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and overall project health. The role provides clear direction and delegation, manages client expectations, and supports predictable outcomes through proactive resource planning, performance tracking, and management of risk and change throughout the project lifecycle. The position is within BHDP’s Discovery & Science market and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with in-office work Monday through Thursday and a hybrid remote or in-office option on Friday.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or another relevant design- or construction-related program.
12 or more years of experience in the design and/or architecture industry.
Advanced knowledge of Revit.
Advanced knowledge of production-ready visualization capabilities, such as SketchUp, Enscape, and Lumion.
Advanced knowledge of project management systems.
Demonstrated ability to delegate, coach, and improve team performance.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to view challenges as opportunities.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills within a team.
Professional workplace behaviors, including reliable follow-through, constructive feedback, and calm, solutions-oriented communication with coworkers and clients.

Nice To Haves

NAAB-accredited architecture degree program.
CIDA-accredited interior design degree program.
Architectural license.
NCIDQ Certification.
Experience with VantagePoint project management system.

Responsibilities

Own all aspects of multiple projects and project teams.
Lead project teams by delegating clear direction and ownership of tasks.
Manage projects and project teams to maintain consistent direction and deliverables.
Act as the gatekeeper for project profitability.
Create and issue proposals that communicate BHDP’s value to clients and align scope, fee, and timeframe.
Manage client expectations regarding adjustments to scope, fee, and timeframe.
Ensure project team members maximize project support in alignment with their skillsets.
Update project plans in project management systems to support proactive and accurate resource planning.
Partner with internal operational leaders to identify and resolve project staffing needs, aligning project needs with employee skills.
Educate project teams about deliverables, including budget and schedule, and regularly report results to promote accountability and knowledge.
Provide regular updates on projected and actual time allocations, project milestones, design-process milestones, and overall project health.
Meet regularly with project team members to support employee development.