Senior Project Manager

Seeking A Business Unit Leader

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction of the business unit including strategy, budgeting, staffing, and deliverables.
• Lead, mentor, and develop managers and staff while fostering a positive, diverse, and high-performing work environment.
• Manage full employee lifecycle activities including hiring, training, performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure production methods and practices align with internal quality standards and client requirements.
• Develop and implement systems to improve quality, cost efficiency, and on-time project delivery.
• Support business development efforts by building client relationships, developing leads, and securing new work.
• Represent the organization in public and professional settings.
• Participate in and/or lead proposal presentations and client meetings.
• Establish business unit priorities and coordinate daily with engineering, finance, HR, quality, production, and external partners.
• Analyze and communicate performance standards; measure results against business objectives.
• Oversee project flow and labor utilization to maximize productivity while maintaining safety, quality, and profitability.
• Plan and review daily, weekly, and quarterly labor forecasts to meet productivity targets.
• Analyze labor costs and support staffing adjustments as needed.
• Administer company policies and operational procedures.
• Drive profitability, growth, and return on investment for the business unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 15+ years of experience in the land development / AEC industry.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams and/or managing a branch office.
• Proven experience operating a multi-site organization.
• Demonstrated success managing budgets, financial performance, and operational metrics.
• Strong understanding of financial reports, data analysis, and performance measurement.
• Experience driving business development and securing new client opportunities.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and build high-performing organizations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage internal leadership and external clients.
• High level of discretion and ability to manage confidential information.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).