Business Project Manager – Architecture, MEP

Responsibilities

• Oversee multidisciplinary projects from conception through completion, managing scope, schedule, and budget
• Foster trusted client relationships and serve as the primary client contact
• Provide leadership and oversight of business and production operations
• Develop and implement project management plans aligned with client scope, schedule, and budget
• Track and monitor production hours per phase, coordinating with technical leaders across disciplines
• Maintain billing projections within 5% accuracy of actuals
• Oversee client invoices in coordination with accounting
• Support business development efforts, client acquisition strategies, and sales goals
• Lead preparation of fee proposals and contractual agreements
• Conduct fee negotiations with clients and technical leaders
• Follow up with clients regarding outstanding invoices
• Mediate scope and fee disagreements
• Manage scope modifications and negotiate contract changes
• Facilitate weekly project reviews evaluating schedule, construction costs, and profitability
• Work closely with the Building Systems Senior Vice President to drive project success, expand client opportunities, and support strategic business-unit growth

• Bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited institution, or BS in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution (or related field)
• Demonstrated experience in project management, client account leadership, and multidisciplinary coordination
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer preferred
• Experience managing budgets, negotiating fees, and resolving scope conflicts preferred
• Proven ability to strengthen client relationships and support business development preferred

Demonstrates expertise in project management, client account leadership, and multidisciplinary coordination, with a strong focus on budget management, fee negotiations, and fostering client relationships to drive business development.

• Project Management
• Client Account Leadership
• Budget Management
• Fee Negotiation
• Multidisciplinary Coordination

• Project Management Plans
• Scope Management
• Budget Tracking
• Contract Negotiation
• Production Monitoring

• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills

• Licensed Architect
• Professional Engineer

• Client Relationships
• Business Development
• Fee Proposals
• Construction Costs
• Strategic Growth