Experienced project manager

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors. From architecture, aviation, food/beverage processing, and federal to transportation, water infrastructure and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities.

Here at Mead & Hunt, our culture is about taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We are a flexible company that believes in giving back to our communities. We are employee-owned and support initiatives through our various employee programs. We invest in our employees and build relationships that last.

As a result of our steadfast success, we have a full-time position available for an experienced Project Manager to join our Architecture North group. This exciting opportunity is available at our offices in Chicago (IL), Columbus (OH), Detroit and Lansing (MI).

Responsibilities include:

• Managing medium to large projects for budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Developing and managing client contacts to secure future work
• Developing proposals including scope and pricing
• Providing project quality control
• Working closely with clients and contractor/developer design/build partners
• Developing and executing project workplans
• Scheduling and facilitating team and client meetings
• Developing and delivering presentations to clients, partners
• Developing deliverables for projects, including drawings and specifications
• Coordinating multi-disciplinary in-house and sub-consultant team members
• Assisting with coordinating and leading project teams
• Developing and delivering presentations to clients, partners, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
• Other tasks as assigned.

A valid driver's license and travel (approximately 20%) will be required.

The successful candidate must have the following:

• A professional degree in architecture from an accredited college or university
• At least 7 years of related experience, with 5 years of relevant technical experience and at least 2 years of project management experience.
• OR if no degree, must have at least 11 years of relevant experience including technical work and at least 2 of those years must include managing projects.

The ideal candidate will have any/all the following:

• Experience managing medium to large projects
• Experience working on and/or managing aviation or government projects
• Experience developing new clients and maintaining relationships with current clients
• Experience developing proposals including scope and pricing
• Experience with quality control
• Experience mentoring less experienced staff.
• Experience or familiarity with generative AI-driven tools, platforms, or systems (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and reduce errors.
• A professional license in architecture with NCARB certification is highly preferred. Current accreditation as a LEED AP, WELL AP, or Guiding Principles Compliance Professional are highly preferred.

If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are someone who takes initiative, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at http://www.meadhunt.com/careers.

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Mead & Hunt is unable to sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Salary Range: $140,000 to $155,000 – Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set and/or location.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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