Senior Project Manager - Industrial

NELSON Worldwide • Seattle, WA

1d • $120,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

NELSON is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its Industrial Practice. The role balances the performance and processes of multiple projects of varying sizes and scopes while helping grow market share and profitability in specific service lines. The Senior Project Manager leads industrial and manufacturing projects at an A/E/C design firm and manages all phases of design, from feasibility studies and concept development through design, permitting assistance, construction documentation, and construction administration. The role also develops and maintains professional client relationships.

The position leads project delivery, technical coordination, financial management, client relationships, and business development. It oversees project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, contracts, consultants, documentation, billing, and client communications, while coordinating with internal teams, authorities, construction managers, vendors, and contractors. It also mentors teammates and junior staff and supports efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.

The role requires 10 or more years of relevant project management and architectural experience delivering industrial and manufacturing projects through all phases. Experience with warehouse, distribution, and e-commerce facilities is a high priority. Professional Architectural licensure is preferred. The listed national average salary range is $120,000–$150,000, with compensation depending on experience, qualifications or licensure, education, and location. Additional compensation may include incentive plans and profit sharing.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of relevant project management and architectural experience executing industrial and manufacturing projects through all phases, including schematic design, design development, QA/QC reviews, permitting assistance, construction documents, contract documents, and construction administration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for formal presentations, maintaining client relationships, and working with team members.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Project.
• Must have experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and specification-writing programs such as MasterSpec or BSD SpecLink.
• Working knowledge of a broad range of engineering disciplines, including civil/site work, structural, architectural, mechanical systems, and electrical power distribution.
• Ability to lead projects, manage client communications and expectations, coordinate project teams and consultants, and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, scope, risks, and changes.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Architectural licensure is preferred.
• Experience designing warehouse, distribution, and e-commerce facilities is a high priority.
• Experience designing manufacturing and fabrication facilities and coordinating tooling and equipment lines is highly desirable.
• Experience coordinating cranes, lifts, and material-handling equipment.
• Experience with site-cast tilt-up construction and pre-engineered building systems is desirable.
• Experience with facility and utility design projects for manufacturing and distribution clients.
• Experience with Newforma and Deltek Vantagepoint is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead project and design efforts from concept design through start-up.
• Balance the performance and processes of multiple projects of varying size and scope.
• Participate in preparing marketing materials, site test fits, proposals, and sales presentations.
• Coordinate the team's production of plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Manage client communications, expectations, and relationships throughout project phases.
• Develop project workplans and manage timelines, budgets, scope, changes, risks, and project financial outcomes.
• Evaluate project progress and adjust critical paths to support scope completion and budget adherence.
• Coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction and interpret and apply building codes.
• Coordinate with construction managers and site managers to resolve design coordination and constructability issues and assist with value engineering.
• Develop and coordinate professional service contracts with clients and agreements with consultants, subject to required approval.
• Coordinate with financial staff on billing and invoicing schedules and monitor payment status.
• Mentor, train, and coordinate the work of teammates and junior staff.
• Manage project opportunities, planning, accounting, delivery, contracts, and performance in accordance with approved workplans, schedules, budgets, scope, and quality expectations.
• Conduct regular project-team meetings, provide direction, recommend corrective actions, and report project status and issues to leadership with proposed solutions.
• Coordinate with other disciplines, vendors, contractors, consultants, and clients to incorporate information into project requirements and design documents.
• Ensure project documentation and contracts comply with NELSON standards and that design reviews occur at designated project stages.
• Complete initial and pre-submission reviews of drawings, documents, proposals, plans, and other production work for accuracy and completeness; ensure projects receive QA/QC reviews.
• Guide teammates in using NELSON resources to deliver quality technical and creative work, and maintain and archive electronic project files.
• Set up projects in Deltek Vantagepoint; prepare workplans covering assignments, schedules, budgets, consultants, fees, labor costs, and change notices; review setups with the Project Analyst.
• Prepare accurate invoices for review with the assigned Project Analyst and complete timesheets and expense reports accurately and on time.
• Assist clients with obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts when required.
• Participate in marketing and business development; prepare workplans, fee proposals, and schedules in response to RFPs and other opportunities.
• Develop a business development action plan with leadership, support office initiatives, and recommend future project quantities, complexity, and diversity.
• Promote a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment.
• Support office leadership and firmwide initiatives, contribute professional opinions about projects, staff, client relationships, and business opportunities, and undertake special projects as directed.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Full health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Wellness program with rewards for healthy activities.
• Pet insurance.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible working schedules and work-from-home options based on client needs.
• Professional development support, including discretionary support and reimbursement for registrations, certifications, and professional organization memberships.
• Additional compensation may include Long Term Incentive Plan, Short Term Incentive Plan, and profit sharing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed