Senior Project Manager (Mission Critical)

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.Position Overview Woolpert is seeking a Senior Project Manager for our Mission Critical Project Management team. This position would be aligned with our office located in Chicago, IL and would support full-time in-person/hybrid, and remote working arrangements. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located. What You Will Do: Lead and facilitate the overall cross-functional project team to plan, direct, and coordinate activities in architectural and multidisciplinary projects. Oversee the quality of deliverables prepared by team members, including, but not limited to, fee plans, work plans, risk mitigation plans, and contracts. Resolve issues impacting project objectives. Lead or support team in scope and budget/pricing development for proposals and dynamic project planning. Support client relationships and business development in support of strategic business plan. Act as key point of internal contact for communication. Identify plan vs. actual performance variances in architecture and multidisciplinary projects. Promotes SNHA, A Woolpert Company and parent company Woolpert as an industry leader for mission critical practice and service(s) with new and existing clients Project Managers to work with Market Leads in negotiation of project schedule, fee, scope and contract terms for complex, multidiscipline projects. Identify, address and resolve any project issues impacting client goals, objectives and/or client satisfaction Defines and communicates client needs and expectations Ensures continuous stakeholder (client, client’s manager, etc.) communications addressing, resolving and anticipating project issues What You Will Bring: Active Professional Registration (Licensed Architect or Licensed Engineer) is desired.   Minimum of 15 years related Architectural, Engineering, or Construction industry experience required, PMP Certification preferred Experience in mission-critical, such as airports, healthcare facilities, large transportation terminals, semiconductor facilities, or projects of equivalent complexity and scale (approximately 400,000 square feet), are required. Extensive project management experience on data center projects is strongly preferred. Strong understanding of project management fundamentals and ability to facilitate technical discussions when needed Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to negotiate, influence and manage risk...