Project Manager III

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Full Time Professional Charlotte, NC, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1313

PROJECT MANAGER III

Three Notch Group

Charlotte, NC

Company Overview

Three Notch Group is a Top 400 ENR design firm with over 80 years of experience, dedicated to delivering a wide range of services, including Field and Lab Services, UST, Environmental, Utility, Transportation, Geotechnical & Construction Engineering, and Civil/Site Development. We foster a collaborative environment where team members can build lasting friendships, support one another, and guide our clients in shaping their futures. With offices across the Southeast, including seven in Alabama, two in North Carolina, one in Florida, one in Georgia, and one in Tennessee, we offer an exceptional opportunity for personal and professional growth. If you’re ready to make a difference and advance your career, join us at Three Notch and be part of a team that truly values your contributions!

Position Overview

Three Notch Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager III to lead the successful delivery of assigned projects from initial client engagement through completion. Working under limited supervision, this role is responsible for delivering high-quality projects on schedule and within budget while maintaining strong client relationships, technical standards, and financial performance.

The Project Manager III will coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, manage project plans and resources, support business development, and serve as a technical leader within their practice. The ideal candidate is an accomplished project manager and communicator who can guide intermediate-complexity projects, balance competing priorities, and identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and grow the practice.

Primary Responsibilities

• Represent the company professionally and maintain positive relationships with clients, contractors, subconsultants, and the public.
• Confirm project expectations with clients and maintain communication with clients, project teams, and subconsultants throughout project delivery.
• Prepare scope and fee proposals, project understanding and approach narratives, and other technical proposal materials for new opportunities.
• Identify opportunities with existing and prospective clients and support business development activities, including lead identification, pursuit planning, proposal development, networking, conferences, client meetings, webinars, and trade shows.
• Maintain client satisfaction through responsive service and follow-up after project completion.
• Assemble and coordinate the work of professional staff, engineers, and consultants to achieve quality-control objectives and deliver documents in accordance with project schedules, construction cost budgets, internal budgets, and the Project Management Plan.
• Develop and maintain project plans and budgets in the company ERP system and coordinate resources throughout the project lifecycle.
• Use the company resource-planning system to establish schedules, deadlines, and personnel assignments.
• Serve as technical lead for assigned tasks and maintain the technical quality standards established by the company.
• Manage approximately $500,000 to $1,000,000 in annual net revenue.
• Review and approve project expenses and client invoices, monitor financial performance, and oversee timely accounts receivable collection.
• Participate in budgeting, scheduling, manpower projections, and workload-balancing efforts to support utilization targets.
• Manage assignments efficiently within established schedules and budgets and achieve applicable financial goals, including net revenue, contribution margin, and direct labor expectations.
• Recommend development opportunities for project team members, identify emerging skills needed to support clients, and participate in assigned professional development and professional activities.
• Maintain required continuing education and licensure, follow company policies and procedures, and perform other duties as assigned.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means consistently delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget while maintaining strong client satisfaction, technical quality, and financial performance. The Project Manager III will keep clients, team members, and subconsultants informed; coordinate resources effectively; and proactively address project risks, schedules, budgets, scope, and quality requirements.

The successful Project Manager III will manage an annual net revenue portfolio of approximately $500,000 to $1,000,000, support timely invoicing and collections, identify opportunities for new and expanded client work, and strengthen the capabilities of project team members. They will demonstrate professional judgment, accountability, technical leadership, and a commitment to the continued growth of clients, employees, and the practice.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 to 14 years of project management experience, or a master’s degree or MBA with at least eight years of project management experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel, including occasional overnight travel.
• Completion of applicable project management and resource-planning training programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Broad knowledge of principles and practices relevant to the applicable technical field.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects of intermediate complexity.
• Ability to manage a variety of technical tasks, project teams, schedules, budgets, and competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for prolonged periods; see, hear, talk, stand, stoop, bend, walk, read, write, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds or more and work extended hours when needed.
• Ability to work primarily in an office environment and occasionally at construction sites or in outdoor weather conditions where noise levels may be loud.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you enjoy bringing people and ideas together, turning complex information into a compelling story, and being part of a team that takes pride in winning work the right way, we would love to hear from you.

At Three Notch Group, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals across multiple disciplines, contribute to meaningful pursuits, and help shape how we tell our story and connect with the clients and communities we serve.

Bring your creativity, organization, and drive to a team where your work matters.

• Competitive pay based on experience and certifications
• Opportunities for advancement and technical training
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match

“For more than 80 years, Three Notch Group has been helping clients, communities, and employees build their future. As we continue to grow throughout the Southeast, we're looking for talented people who want to do meaningful work, grow their careers, and make a lasting impact. We'd love for you to be part of our story.”

Three Notch Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Three Notch Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.