Senior Project Manager; Mission Critical

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. Woolpert is an award‑winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting‑edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

SNHA, a Woolpert Company, seeks a Senior Project Manager for our Mission Critical Project Management team. This position is based in the Chicago, IL office and will support full‑time in‑person/hybrid and remote working arrangements. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship; applicants must already possess work authorization in the country where the job is located.

• Lead and facilitate the overall cross‑functional project team to plan, direct, and coordinate activities in architectural and multidisciplinary projects.
• Oversee the quality of deliverables prepared by team members, including fee plans, work plans, risk mitigation plans, and contracts.
• Resolve issues impacting project objectives.
• Lead or support the team in scope and budget/pricing development for proposals and dynamic project planning.
• Support client relationships and business development in support of the strategic business plan.
• Act as key point of internal contact for communication and identify plan vs. actual performance variances.
• Promote SNHA, a Woolpert Company, and parent company Woolpert as industry leaders for mission‑critical practice and services with new and existing clients.
• Work with Market Leads in negotiation of project schedule, fee, scope, and contract terms for complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Identify, address, and resolve any project issues impacting client goals, objectives, and client satisfaction.
• Define and communicate client needs and expectations.
• Ensure continuous stakeholder communications addressing, resolving, and anticipating project issues.

• Active professional registration (licensed architect or licensed engineer) is desired.
• Minimum 15 years of related architectural, engineering, or construction industry experience, with PMP certification preferred.
• Experience in mission‑critical facilities such as airports, healthcare facilities, large transportation terminals, semiconductor facilities, or projects of equivalent complexity and scale (~400,000 square feet).
• Extensive project management experience on data center projects is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of project management fundamentals and ability to facilitate technical discussions when needed.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to negotiate, influence, and manage risk.
• Effective communication skills in both internal and external relationships for all essential job functions.
• Ability to make sound decisions and recommendations based on the evaluation and synthesis of project information and data.
• Must be able to travel for local, regional, and national clients and projects.

• Freedom to Work program:
  Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program:
  Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation:
  Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development:
  Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance:
  Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more.

Base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range: $139,200 - $174,000 USD

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