Senior Project Manager​/Vice President, Design

Responsibilities

Related Midwest is looking for a professional to manage the strategic master planning associated with our large‑scale project, The 78. The role will guide the long‑term vision for the project, manage multidisciplinary design teams, and ensure cohesive integration of buildings, infrastructure, public realm and environmental systems across a complex, high‑profile site.

• Develop and manage strategic goals and objectives for the project during design and construction phases in conjunction with the Executive Team.
• Draft and monitor project plans, budgets and scopes to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

• Develop and maintain the overall master plan including land use strategy, massing, circulation, infrastructure and public realm frameworks.
• Guide design vision across multiple parcels and building types.
• Develop strategies for open spaces, site circulation and riverfront development.
• Evaluate design proposals, in collaboration with the Development team, for site‑wide consistency, feasibility and adherence to project goals.
• Collaborate with Development and Construction teams to ensure program, schedule and budget goals are achieved.

• Oversee the master planning process from concept through documentation phases.
• Monitor and document critical design decisions to ensure consistency with project goals and timely delivery.
• Coordinate master planning with architectural, landscape and building development teams to support future vertical construction.
• Track milestones, budgets, assumptions and project risks at a district‑wide scale.
• Facilitate timely decision‑making by preparing scenarios, trade‑off analyses and recommendations.
• Coordinate presentations so the extended team is informed throughout the design progress.
• Ensure compliance with zoning, shoreline regulations, sustainability goals and city planning processes.
• Review consultant drawings and documents for coordination, accuracy and quality.
• Support phasing and implementation planning for multi‑year development rollout.

• Work with the Department Head to assemble the appropriate team of consultants to produce the highest quality product.
• Review and comment on all deliverables.
• Manage consultant budgets and determine the need for additional scope of work.
• Track and recommend approval of invoices based on deliverables.

• Develop and maintain deliverable schedules.
• Collaborate closely with other Related teams so that documents are delivered and evaluated within the established timelines.
• Identify and maintain timelines related to governing agency reviews.

• Conduct periodic coordination meetings involving related consultants to share information and maintain dialogue consistency.
• Record and minute all meetings and keep track of attendees’ input.

• Provide support to clarify scope during bidding.
• Attend meetings with construction trades to clarify and/or direct any in‑field design decisions.

Anticipated base salary: $175,000+

Actual base salary will be determined by several components including, but not limited to, the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and market factors.

• Professional degree in Architecture, Urban Planning or equivalent.
• Licensed Architect with 10+ years of experience in large‑scale urban, mixed‑use or campus planning.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi‑stakeholder design and planning efforts.
• Strong understanding of site infrastructure, civil coordination and urban systems.
• Experience with waterfront or climate‑resilient design is a plus.
• Excellent ability to articulate planning vision and guide diverse teams.
• Deep knowledge of zoning, land use planning, site engineering, circulation networks and public realm frameworks.
• Ability to coordinate civil, structural, landscape and architectural systems across large, multi‑building campuses or developments.
• Familiarity with municipal and environmental regulations, utility coordination and permitting processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess scenarios and develop implementable solutions.
• Ability to balance long‑term vision with…