Experienced Project Manager

Mead & Hunt

$125K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Professional degree in architecture or related field from an accredited institution
  • 7+ years of relevant experience (5+ years technical, 2+ years project management)
  • If no degree, minimum of 11 years of relevant experience with 2+ years in project management
  • Experience managing medium to large projects
  • Background in aviation or government projects preferred
  • Familiarity with generative AI tools to enhance productivity
  • Professional license and NCARB certification preferred, LEED AP/WELL AP accreditation is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation for medium to large projects
  • Develop and manage client relationships to secure future work
  • Create project proposals including scope and pricing
  • Ensure project quality control throughout the lifecycle
  • Collaborate with clients and design/build partners
  • Execute project workplans effectively
  • Schedule and facilitate meetings with teams and clients

Benefits

  • Strong company culture focused on care and responsible practices
  • Robust career advancement and training opportunities
  • Paid volunteer time to support community initiatives
  • Support for professional licensure and certification
  • Employee-owned firm providing investment in employee growth
  • Flexible work schedules to promote work-life balance
  • Impressive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
Full Job Description
We are experiencing unprecedented growth. As a result of our success, we have a full-time position available for an Experienced Project Manager to join our Architecture West group. This exciting opportunity is available at our office locations in Sacramento (CA) and San Diego (CA). This candidate would lead project teams focused on delivering architectural services for the following airport and federal project types: airport terminals, support buildings, readiness centers, maintenance facilities, hangars, fire stations, training facilities, emergency operations centers, and other projects as needed.

Responsibilities include:
  • Managing medium to large projects for budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation
  • Developing and managing client contacts to secure future work
  • Developing proposals including scope and pricing
  • Providing project quality control
  • Working closely with clients and contractor/developer design/build partners
  • Developing and executing project workplans
  • Scheduling and facilitating team and client meetings
  • Developing and delivering presentations to clients, partners
  • Developing deliverables for projects, including drawings and specifications
  • Coordinating multi-disciplinary in-house and sub-consultant team members
  • Assisting with coordinating and leading project teams
  • Developing and delivering presentations to clients, partners, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
  • Other tasks as assigned.


A valid driver's license and travel (approximately 25%) will be required.

The successful candidate must have the following:
  • A professional degree in architecture or other related field from an accredited college or university
  • At least 7 years of related experience, with 5 years of relevant technical experience and at least 2 years of project management experience

OR
  • if no degree, must have at least 11 years of relevant experience including technical work and at least 2 of those years must include managing projects.


The ideal candidate will have any/all the following:
  • Experience managing medium to large projects
  • Experience working on and/or managing aviation or government projects
  • Experience developing new clients and maintaining relationships with current clients
  • Experience developing proposals including scope and pricing
  • Experience with quality control
  • Experience mentoring less experienced staff.
  • Experience or familiarity with generative AI-driven tools, platforms, or systems (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and reduce errors.


A professional license in architecture with NCARB certification is highly preferred. Current accreditation as a LEED AP, WELL AP, or Guiding Principles Compliance Professional are highly preferred.

If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are someone who takes initiative, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at http://www.meadhunt.com/careers

Why Mead & Hunt?
  • Strong Company Culture
  • Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Professional licensure and certification support
  • Employee-Owned Firm
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Diverse Skillsets, One Company
  • Impressive Benefits Package


Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Mead & Hunt is unable to sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Salary Range: $125,000 to $150,000 - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

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