Senior Project Manager

Role Overview

• Leads and manages projects with elevated coordination requirements and multiple, highly interdependent project elements, maintaining responsibility for project scope, schedule, budget, and fee structure throughout the project lifecycle
• Establishes and reinforces project vision, goals, priorities, and expectations, ensuring alignment across multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholder groups
• Facilitates the development, review and approval of fee agreements, contracts and amendments in coordination with project leadership and firm standards
• Plans and manages project team resources to support projects of increased scale or heightened delivery demands, ensuring staffing aligns with project requirements and timelines
• Applies advanced judgment to track project performance, proactively identify risks, and resolve issues associated with technically demanding, highly coordinated project conditions
• Maintains responsibility for project financial performance, including expenses, labor utilization, revenue, billing and accounts receivable
• Ensures consistent application and reinforcement of Parkhill’s quality assurance and quality control standards across all project phases, particularly on high-visibility or high-impact projects
• Fosters a high-performing project team environment by providing leadership and thoughtful mentorship to Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers
• Manages client and stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle, supporting alignment, trust and successful delivery within complex stakeholder environments
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, construction management, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of relevant experience in project management within the AEC industry, including significant experience leading complex, highly coordinated projects with increasing scale and delivery demands
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of project scope development, budgeting, scheduling, contract management, and overall financial performance
• Proven ability to manage heightened coordination, risk, and stakeholder complexity, applying advanced judgment to resolve issues in demanding delivery environments
• Experience planning and managing project team resources for large or high-impact projects, including mentoring and guiding Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers
• Strong proficiency with project financial and resource planning tools; experience with Deltek Vantagepoint preferred
• Professional licensure (e.g., PE, RA, RLA, or equivalent) preferred but not required
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP or equivalent) a plus.

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• Life Balance: hybrid/flexible work schedules, flexible work environment, generous PTO, paid holidays.
• Investing in Your Future Growth: specialized training, continuing education, professional licensing, intern development programs, University of Parkhill.
• Competitive Benefits: Multiple health plan options, FSA for dependent care, HSA contributions, employer 401k contribution, employer-paid basic life, short/long term disability coverage, performance bonuses.
• Well-Being: mental health care, culture committees, wellness program, charitable giving match.