Full-time
Project Manager II - Architecture & Engineering (A&E) - Logistics
Posted on 20 January 26 by Executive Search
- NC
- $ - $
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Job Description
This role can be seated in:
Charlotte, NC
Raliegh, NC
Detroit, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
Job Description
As a Project Manager II on our Logistics team, you will lead small to moderately complex design projects and contribute to high-volume programs for a fast-moving global e-commerce client. You’ll ensure successful execution by guiding project teams, maintaining strong client partnerships, and managing scope, budget, and schedule with discipline and care. You’ll play a critical role in integrating teams, elevating quality, and driving results—while mentoring others and contributing to a culture of excellence.
Deliver Results
- Lead up to five small projects or one to two moderate-volume programs with minimal oversight, managing scope, schedule, and budget to ensure quality outcomes.
- Support senior project managers on complex or high-volume workstreams by fostering collaboration, resolving challenges, and driving execution.
- Serve as the primary client liaison for assigned projects, maintaining open communication and strengthening long-term partnerships.
- Set up project logistics including number, budget, and schedule; facilitate project kickoff meetings to align teams on goals and roles.
- Assist in proposal and agreement development, including consultant interviews and contract preparation.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes through structured QA/QC milestones and project documentation tools.
- Monitor project finances and proactively address risks, scope changes, or other challenges to maintain profitability and delivery standards.
- Mentor junior staff and support project leaders in quality management, client communication, and risk mitigation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interiors, Landscape Architecture, or related discipline; Master’s degree a plus.
- 7+ years of experience managing projects in a professional A/E environment.
- Professional licensure or registration in your discipline a plus.
- PMP, PMI, or PSMJ certification a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Experience with Deltek Vision and project planning tools preferred.
- Strong collaboration, client relationship management, and project coordination skills.
People Matter
Each individual’s background, knowledge, ability, and experience contributes to strengthening our organization and projects. Our dedication to diversity includes company provided training and education, equitable recruitment, a grassroots employee DEI committee, and robust community partnerships.
Transforming Spaces. Empowering People.
We live by the idea that design isn’t simply about beauty, it’s about improving strategic outcomes—what we call Performance Based Design. Our work spans across the nation, allowing team members to work on a variety of exciting projects and maximize impact as trusted partners to our clients and communities.
Employee Owned
We act like owners—because we are. From modest beginnings of four original engineering partners in 1962, to almost 300 architects, engineers, designers, and consultants across multiple regional offices today, the energy, resourcefulness, and entrepreneurial mindset you expect from a CEO come standard with every team member.
Culture of Excellence
The firm is continually ranked as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation®, with comprehensive benefits including an award-winning wellness program, hybrid work schedule, summer hours, profit-sharing, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). We take our work seriously, but have fun along the way, which fuels the creative spirit and supports a focus on work and life integration.