Position Overview:

MP Design Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Program Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex architectural and engineering projects from early planning through construction.

This role is ideal for a seasoned project leader with 10+ years of experience on either the design (A/E) or construction (CM/GC) side who understands both how projects are developed and how they are executed in the field.

The ideal candidate brings a practical, solutions-oriented mindset and can confidently lead projects, teams, and clients through all phases of delivery.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead projects through all phases including planning, design, and construction

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and trust

• Develop and manage project design schedules, milestones, and deliverables

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including architecture, civil, structural, and MEP engineering

• Monitor project budgets, scope, and fee performance to ensure alignment with contracts and profitability goals

• Lead internal coordination meetings and external client/stakeholder meetings

• Oversee quality control of drawings, specifications, and technical documentation

• Manage permitting, regulatory coordination, and agency approvals

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field

• Minimum of 3 years of experience on the design side of architectural or engineering projects

• Strong understanding of the design and construction process

• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams

• Excellent organizational, communication, and time‑management skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

• Working knowledge of common design and project management software

• Support construction administration activities including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and field coordination

• Lead the development and coordination of front-end specifications (Divisions 00 & 01), ensuring alignment with project scope, contractual requirements, and overall delivery strategy

• Identify and proactively manage project risks, scope changes, and schedule impacts

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 10+ years of project management experience on either the A/E or CM/GC side, or a combination of both

• Demonstrated experience delivering projects through design and/or construction phases

• Proven ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary teams and projects

• Strong track record managing budgets, schedules, and project risk

• Experience serving as a primary point of contact for clients or stakeholders

• Ability to lead meetings, make decisions, and drive results with minimal oversight

• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working across both A/E and CM/GC environments

• Strong understanding of constructability and coordination between design and field execution

• Construction administration experience (RFIs, submittals, change orders, field coordination)

• Familiarity with permitting and regulatory processes

• Professional certifications such as PMP or CCM; PE or AIA is a plus

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Ideal Candidate Profile:

​The ideal candidate is a seasoned project leader who understands how to take a project from concept through completion. They bring a practical, no-surprises approach to project delivery and are comfortable working with designers, engineers, contractors, and owners alike.

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What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives

• Opportunity to take a leadership role on high-impact projects

• Collaborative, high-performance team environment

• Exposure to a diverse range of projects

• Fully integrated, in-house multidisciplinary design team

 

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to careeers@mpdesigngroup.us