Director Of Project Management

Job Title: Director of Project Management

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm’s project management function and establish best practices.
• Drive improvements in delivery, efficiency, and profitability.
• Align project management processes with firm-wide business goals.
• Track KPIs related to delivery performance, financials, and client satisfaction.
• Serve as Project Manager on select projects.
• Provide executive oversight across building design projects.
• Support teams in managing scope, schedule, budget, and risk.
• Ensure consistency from kickoff through construction and closeout.
• Identify and resolve high-level project and contractual challenges.
• Mentor and lead project managers across the firm.
• Develop training programs and growth pathways.
• Set performance expectations and accountability standards.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and professional development.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Act as senior client contact on key projects.
• Strengthen relationships and support business development efforts.
• Partner with leadership to ensure successful outcomes.
• Evaluate and enhance PM tools, systems, and workflows.
• Standardize reporting and communication practices.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, and profitability.
• Support teams in cost management, fee structures, and contract execution.
• Ensure alignment between project performance and financial goals.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• 15 years of AEC experience, with a strong building design project background.
• Proven leadership in managing project managers or PM teams.
• Deep expertise across design, bidding, and construction administration phases.
• Strong financial management skills including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability.
• Experience with tools such as Unanet or similar.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and strategic thinking.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in architecture, Revit, construction documents, and industrial projects.

Work Environment

Our work environment is characterized by a diverse range of high-impact projects and a strong culture of innovation. We foster a collaborative, team-driven atmosphere with a legacy of design excellence. As an employee-owned firm, we prioritize work-life balance with hybrid flexibility. Benefits include a competitive salary, discretionary bonuses, a 401(k) with match, and generous vacation and sick time policies.

This is a Permanent position based out of Detroit, MI.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $170000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Detroit,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $100,000 - $170,000