Senior Project Manager

Albert Kahn Associates is driven to question the status quo in search of creative and long‑lasting design and engineering solutions that solve our client’s challenges. We help them do what they do even better. We engage our communities in the design of the built and natural environments to foster genuine belonging and leave a positive impact on our world. We improve life through design.

• Critical thinkers
• Creative problem solvers
• Collaborative teammates
• Future leaders

Our Detroit office is looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee all phases of project development, from initial schematic design through construction administration and the final project close‑out process.

• Diverse projects
• Drive to innovate
• Collaborative team
• Kahn Legacy
• Employee owned
• Work‑life balance

Full‑time positions also offer competitive salary and benefits, 401 K with employer match, discretionary bonuses, vacation and sick time, and a hybrid work arrangement.

• Act as a liaison between the design team and the client; represent Kahn throughout the project.
• Manage internal job coordination meetings, the drawing distribution process, and maintain project files.
• Record and distribute meeting minutes, organize and schedule meetings; manage record‑keeping processes.
• Manage the distribution of RFIs & submittals, ensure timely responses, manage documents in Newforma, and interface and collaborate with construction managers and/or contractors.
• Manage A/E activities during the bid & award process; provide bid analysis to confirm scope is covered by documents.
• Manage construction administration process, represent the A/E in OAC meetings, conduct site visits for quality monitoring and develop site reports, review pay applications for approval, coordinate the project close‑out process.
• Manage subconsultants and ensure proper design team integration.
• Participate in quality assurance process, review test reports and document deficiencies.
• Interface with code officials and manage subconsultant activities.
• Support the Project Principal (managing, scheduling, estimating, reporting).
• Provide cost estimating of construction projects up to ten million dollars.
• Develop schedules in Microsoft Project, Primavera, or other scheduling software.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, or relevant Architectural/Engineering studies.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience working in the construction industry, or relevant A/E design experience.
• Excellent communication skills; must be able to speak, read, and write well in English.
• Demonstrated proficiency in implementing project reporting controls.
• Experience working in Vision software program.
• Self‑starter with high degree of problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with proven ability to manage multiple projects.
• People skills, ability to organize and guide others in decision‑making processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Must be able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• High degree of professionalism and integrity.
• Albert Kahn Associates is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We realize that not everyone will meet 100 % of our desired qualifications, but they could still be a great fit.

Albert Kahn Associates, Inc. is an employee‑owned firm dedicated to designing and building transformative infrastructure and built environments. We operate out of Detroit and champion advanced, sustainable engineering solutions that create lasting value for communities and clients alike.