Description

The Director of Project Management leads and strengthens the project management discipline within the Buildings Services Branch, ensuring architecture and engineering projects align with Bodwé’s mission, values, and client commitments. This role drives consistency in scope, schedule, and budget management while supporting team performance, client satisfaction, and long-term impact. It also serves as a senior project manager on select initiatives, modeling best practices and accountability.

• Lead the strategic development and oversight of the project management discipline.
• Establish and refine project management standards, tools, and best practices to support delivery excellence.
• Represent project management in firmwide leadership discussions, strategic initiatives, and operational planning.
• Promote consistency in project execution across studios and disciplines.
• Provide oversight and mentorship on project execution strategies, risk management, and client engagement.
• Monitor project delivery performance, identifying trends, challenges, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead project reviews at key milestones to assess financial health, schedule, scope, and team dynamics.
• Create and maintain standardized project delivery workflows, including scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with finance, HR, and business operations to align project delivery systems with enterprise processes.
• Promote the adoption of project management tools and digital platforms to support transparency and efficiency.
• Mentor project managers across all studios, providing coaching, performance feedback, and development planning.
• Oversee onboarding and ongoing training to ensure PMs are equipped with the skills and support to succeed.
• Coordinate with studio directors and discipline leaders to align staffing and project assignments based on capacity, expertise, and development goals.
• Assist with forecasting and workload planning to ensure balanced and efficient staffing.
• Help resolve resourcing conflicts to maintain delivery momentum.
• Support client engagement strategies, including project planning, scoping, contracting, and progress communication.
• Participate in proposal development, fee estimating, and interview preparation for strategic pursuits.
• Guide project teams on building strong client relationships through responsive and reliable communication.
• Monitor and report on project budgets, labor planning, profitability, and earned value.
• Partner with finance and firm leadership to drive project financial performance.
• Support the development of revenue goals and key performance metrics for the PM discipline.

Requirements

The position primarily operates in a professional office setting with standard equipment and a quiet, climate‑controlled environment, but also requires periodic travel to construction sites. Site visits may involve exposure to non‑temperature‑controlled conditions, construction noise, dust, and other typical job‑site hazards, with personal protective equipment required as appropriate.

Physical demands include the ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl while inspecting construction work. The role also requires lifting up to 30 lbs, operating office technology, and maintaining clear communication with team members and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in the AEC industry, including at least 5 years in a project management leadership role.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in federal and tribal markets preferred.
• Must have Real ID or Passport to undergo commercial airfare travel.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Strong understanding of project management processes, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk.
• Experience with project management software platforms and digital planning tools.
• Demonstrated leadership and team‑building experience.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of contracts, fee structures, and architecture/engineering business operations.

Benefits

The role reports to the President of the Buildings Services Branch, is exempt under FLSA, and involves 40+ hours per week with a hybrid or remote work arrangement. Overnight travel may reach up to 10% of time, and the position manages other staff.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance