Sr. Project Manager - Built Environment

Phoenix, AZ
Full Time
Built Environment Project Management
Manager/Supervisor

About Us

Larson Design Group (LDG) is an award-winning, employee-owned Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting Firm. Guided by our core values, we’re expanding our team, opening new offices, and adding new offerings to provide responsive, innovative solutions to clients nationwide.   

Being 100% employee-owned directly impacts our culture: it drives our decision-making, motivates our teams, increases our productivity, improves retention, and contributes to the future success of our company. Our culture is one where we work hard for our clients and for each other – and we have fun collaborating, sharing experience and expertise, and learning along the way. We’re passionate about delivering exceptional quality, elevating client relationships, enriching the careers and lives of our employee owners, and enhancing the communities where we live and serve.     

At LDG, we strive to create an organization where people want to work. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensures, competitive benefits, bonus plans, and a company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) while supporting your professional and personal growth.    

Your Opportunity + Impact

The Senior Project Manager must be experienced, strategic, and willing to lead large, complex projects in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring successful delivery within scope, time, and budget constraints.  The role requires extensive experience, leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of PMI Competency Framework, with the ability to mentor junior project managers and drive continuous improvement across the project management function. Managing in excess of $1.5M.  

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Project Leadership: Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of large, complex, and high-profile AEC projects. Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client expectations. Oversee the integration of project processes, coordinating efforts across multiple disciplines and stakeholders. 

  • Contract Management: Oversee project-level contract administration and performance. Act as an escalation point for disputes or non-compliance issues. Provide guidance to Project Managers on contract terms and scope changes. Report on risks and performance to Program Managers. 

  • Advanced Scope Management: Define and manage complex project scopes, including the development of detailed project charters and work breakdown structures (WBS). Lead the change management process for scope changes, ensuring thorough impact assessments and stakeholder communication. 

  • Schedule and Resource Optimization: Develop and manage detailed project schedules, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring on-time delivery. Lead efforts to resolve schedule deviations and resource constraints, implementing corrective actions as needed. 

  • Cost Control and Financial Oversight: Coordinate with the finance team to ensure timely processing of project-related invoice and payments. Lead and mentor project teams in executing cost estimation, financial forecasting, EVM, and VE initiatives. Develop advanced strategies for cost control and value optimization to enhance project profitability. Provide guidance on complex decision-making and risk mitigation related to financial performance. Ensure consistent application of EVM best practices across all project phases. 

  • Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement: Establish and enforce quality standards, conducting regular audits and implementing corrective measures. Champion a culture of continuous improvement, integrating Lean Six Sigma methodologies into project processes. 

  • Risk Management and Mitigation: Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of project risks, ensuring proactive management throughout the project lifecycle. Maintain an up-to-date risk register, including financial impact, conducting regular reviews and communicating risk status to stakeholders. 

  • Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and internal teams. Ensure transparent and effective communication with stakeholders, addressing concerns and conflicts promptly. 

  • Mentorship and Team Development: Mentor and develop associate project managers and project coordinators, fostering a collaborative and high-performance project management team. Lead training and development initiatives to enhance the skills and knowledge of project management staff. 

  • Strategic Procurement and Vendor Management: Oversee procurement activities, including the selection and management of subcontractors and suppliers. Lead contract negotiations and ensure compliance with terms and conditions. 

  • Leadership and Organizational Impact: Provide strategic input to the organization’s project management practices, contributing to the development of policies and procedures. Lead by example, demonstrating ethical behavior, integrity, and a commitment to organizational goals. 

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. A Maser's degree is preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years’ of project management experience in the AEC industry.
  • Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required. 

Required Qualifications

  • Deep understanding of PMI’s Competency Framework and its application to complex AEC projects. 
  • Proficient in advanced project management software and tools. 
  • Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. 
  • Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects in a fast-paced environment. 


Preferred Qualifications

  • Willingness to travel as needed to project sites. 
  • Expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies is a plus. 
  • Proven ability to lead and inspire teams under pressure  

EEO Statement

Larson Design Group, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.

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