Residential Development Project Manager

Be an Owner. Build Your Strengths. Advance Your Career.

WithersRavenel is recruiting an experienced Project Manager to join our expanding and innovative Residential Development practice area, focusing on single-family and townhome communities. This is an opportunity to apply your client expertise, technical knowledge, and creativity to projects that directly improve quality of life – while coaching and leading a talented team.

This is a hybrid role based out of our downtown Cary, NC (Rogers Building) office, where employees and supervisors collaborate to set a schedule that works for both the project and your life.

Responsibilities

• Direct projects by managing and delegating tasks, forecasting and proactively addressing workload, financial performance, resource and staffing needs while collaborating with clients and teammates throughout the organization.
• Oversee and participate in the cultivation of existing client relationships including periodic client meetings, proposal and budget development, and obtaining feedback in conjunction with Marketing and Practice Area teammates.
• Prepare agreements and oversee the creation and approval of construction plans, bid documents, technical specifications and construction cost estimates.
• Analyze complex technical opportunities and devise new or improved techniques, approaches, and alternative solutions.
• Lead, coach, and mentor Team Members to achieve the goals and strategies for the Practice Area. Actively encourage career development, training and career path planning for all of your direct teammates.

Why WithersRavenel?

When you join us, you’re not just joining a firm, you’re joining an employee-owned company where your voice matters, your work is valued, and your career is yours to shape. As an ESOP company, every team member is an owner, sharing in the success we build together.

Here, you’ll find:

• Ownership in your future through our ESOP model
• Flexibility to thrive; balancing career growth with life outside of work
• Your Development supported through mentoring, project management training, leadership development, and more
• Meaningful projects that leave a lasting legacy in the communities we serve
• A collaborative, supportive environment where strengths are recognized and team coaching helps every member grow

Be Part of Something Bigger.

At WithersRavenel, the work we do goes beyond infrastructure, it shapes lives. Every house, park, and greenway design strengthens the backbone of thriving communities. If you’re passionate about creating solutions that make a lasting impact, you’ll find purpose and pride here.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
• Licensed Professional Engineer, preferred
• 8 years of progressive professional experience, including proven independent project management skills on small to mid-size projects and team coaching abilities
• Successful completion of Project Management and Supervisor trainings, or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills
• Solid client service and relationship management experience
• Proficiency with project management tools, budgeting and scheduling
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills

Working Conditions

The assignment may require infrequent evening/weekend work and job site visits outdoors. Candidates should enjoy working in collaborative, fast-paced, and client-driven environment.

Physical Requirements

The assignment may occasionally require repetitive physical tasks (such as operating a computer), standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time, extended time travelling in a vehicle, and carrying equipment and materials up to 25 pounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

WithersRavenel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military service, or other non-merit factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. At WithersRavenel, we strive to build and nurture a culture where diversity, inclusivity, and belonging are a normal part of doing business, not an initiative. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. By hiring highly talented people who align with our Core Values, we continue to enrich and broaden our ownership community, as well as the employee and client experience. This purposeful approach to diversity and inclusion leads to greater commitment, collaboration, and effectiveness in our culture, work, and lives.