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# Project Manager II at Woolpert

- **Company:** Woolpert
- **Location:** Chicago, IL
- **Posted:** 2026-10-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-05
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/woolpert/jobs/4474306009

## Job description

At Woolpert, you’ll do work that matters.

As a leading global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm, we help clients solve complex challenges that shape communities, strengthen critical infrastructure, advance technology, and improve the world around us. Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.

Project Manager II

Location: Chicago, IL

Salary Range: $170,997.00 to $256,500 per year

Workplace Type: Telecommuting/working from home allowed.

## SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE:

- Performs project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting for specific Mission Critical projects.
- Plays key role in establishing and improving client relationships and growth within a client base, as well as securing repeat opportunity within a client base.
- 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 architecture and multidisciplinary project objectives.
- Lead and support the team in scope and budget/pricing development for proposals and dynamic project planning in architecture projects.
- Support client relationships and business development in support of strategic business plans.
- Act as a key point of internal contact for communications.
- Identify plan versus actual performance variances in architecture and multidisciplinary projects.
- Promote the company as an industry leader for mission-critical practice and services with new and existing clients.
- Work with market leads to negotiate project schedules, fees, scope, and contract terms for architecture projects.
- Identify, address, and resolve any architecture and multidisciplinary project issues impacting client goals, objectives, and client satisfaction.
- Define and communicate client needs and expectations.
- Ensure continuous stakeholder communications addressing, resolving, and anticipating project issues.
- Mission-critical projects managed by the position are billion-dollar data center developments for hyperscalers and data center developers, including gigascale campuses.
- Scope includes campus master planning, base-building design, tenant fit-outs, and construction administration (CA), as prime architect. The position leads multidisciplinary teams of architects, BIM staff, and internal and external consultants for structural, MEP, fire protection, civil, water/hydraulics, landscape, security, telecom/AV, and acoustics.
- Deliverables include campus master plans; schematic design, design development, and construction documentation drawings and specifications; BIM models; permit submissions; bulletins and addenda; request for information and submittal responses; site observation reports; and closeout documents.
- Specific duties include: preparing project setup forms, fee plans, work plans, and budgets in the company financial system; developing proposals, additional service requests, and change orders; reviewing contracts, service agreements, purchase orders, and notices to proceed with legal and leadership; managing subconsultant agreements and invoices; preparing monthly invoices and tracking work in progress, revenue, contingency, and receivables; leading monthly project financial reviews and resolving variances; planning staff resources and utilization; enforcing quality control and quality assurance reviews; leading client, consultant, and contractor coordination meetings; tracking schedules and milestones; managing CA, including requests for information, submittals, and site visits; and leading project closeout per the company Project Management Office lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closeout).
- The position also prepares responses to multi-building client RFPs and follows Buildings Sector Project Standards and Project Management Office procedures, including: internal proposal and contract review before issue; Notice to Proceed requirements before work starts; minimum fee multipliers and contingency; Project Execution and Work Plans reviewed at kickoff; monthly budget variance and resource forecasting; quality control and quality assurance checklists; risk reviews; and Level 2 reviews (leadership reviews of projects with financial or delivery issues, capturing lessons learned for future projects).

## REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Architecture or related and 60 months (5 years) of experience in the job offered, Architect, Architectural Designer, or related.

Must have the following:

1. Managing multidisciplinary, large-scale projects (over 300,000 sq ft).

(2) Analyzing technical architectural requirements and managing all phases of architectural projects throughout project lifecycle.

(3) Applying direct labor costs, market goal multiplier requirements, and consultant expenses to meet client demands on architectural projects.

(4) Evaluating and synthesizing experience, industry standards, and project information.

Travel to client or project sites as needed is required.  Travel is typically domestic, on rare occasion may be international.  Expected frequency is an average of once per month, though this may vary based on project phase and customer needs.

Apply at https://woolpert.com/careers/

## #LI-DNI

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:  http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  You may view more about EEO on our website: [Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf](https://woolpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf) and [EEO is the Law Poster Supplement](https://woolpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EEO-is-the-Law-Supplement.pdf).

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

## About Woolpert

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Woolpert is a rapidly growing, technology-forward firm delivering end-to-end architecture, engineering, and geospatial solutions globally to improve critical infrastructure.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Employee-Owned)
- **Headquarters**: Dayton, Ohio, USA
- **Founded**: 1911
- **Founders**: Information not publicly available (founded as an engineering and surveying firm in Dayton, Ohio)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Architecture, Engineering, Geospatial (GIS), Data & Technology.
- **Target customers**: Primarily B2B and B2G, serving public-sector (federal, state, local) and private-sector clients in industries including Aviation, Defense, Maritime, Data Centers & Advanced Manufacturing, Water & Energy, Surface Transportation, and Corporate/Institutional.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "To help our employees, clients, and world progress — to move forward through forward thinking." [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/careers/woolperts-culture/)

## Products & Services
Woolpert offers integrated, end-to-end services across five core solution areas:
- **[Architecture](https://woolpert.com/)**: Design services for industrial, logistics, corporate, and institutional facilities.
- **[Engineering](https://woolpert.com/)**: Planning, design, and project management for transportation, water, energy, and advanced manufacturing projects.
- **[Geospatial](https://woolpert.com/)**: Comprehensive geospatial services including aerial survey (via subsidiary Bluesky International), mobile mapping, 3D digital twin development, seafloor mapping, and GIS implementation. A Premier Google Partner and Esri Gold Partner.
- **[Data and Technology](https://woolpert.com/)**: Data management, cloud solutions, machine learning systems for flood prediction, and asset lifecycle management (partnering with Trimble).
- **[Planning and Consulting](https://woolpert.com/)**: Strategic planning and consulting services for large-scale infrastructure and development projects.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Over 3,000 employees worldwide across 75+ locations. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/about/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The company is employee-owned and has not disclosed traditional VC investors. Key technology partners include Google (Premier Partner), Esri (Gold Partner), and Trimble.
- **Growth Signals**:
    - Certified as a **Great Place to Work** for 9 consecutive years. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/about/)
    - Ranked #7 on Zweig Group's "Hot Firms" list; #15 on ENR's Top 500 Design Firms; #11 on BD+C's Top 50 Engineering/Architecture firms. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/about/)
    - Named in GeoAwesomeness' top 100 global geospatial companies. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/about/)
    - Aggressive acquisition strategy: has integrated 7+ companies since 2019, including **Murphy Geospatial** (400-person firm, Ireland, 2024), **Bluesky International** (UK aerial survey leader, 2025), **UMC Architects** (UK-based, 2025), and **Dawood Engineering** (150-person, US, 2026). [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/about/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated Service Model**: A rare in-house fusion of architecture, engineering, and advanced geospatial/data capabilities, allowing them to own the full project lifecycle from survey to design to management.
- **Industry-Leading Partnerships**: As a Google Premier Partner and Esri Gold Partner, Woolpert has deep ties to the dominant platforms in geospatial technology, granting them access to early features and high-level support.
- **Century-Long Track Record**: Founded in 1911, the company has over 100 years of history, deep client relationships, and a proven ability to adapt and grow.
- **Employee Ownership**: Being 100% employee-owned (through the Principal Program) aligns employee incentives with long-term company success.

## Strategic Focus
Woolpert’s growth strategy centers on organic expansion and strategic acquisitions of "industry-leading companies that share [their] culture." Their current focus is on:
- Expanding their global footprint and service capabilities (evidenced by recent acquisitions in the UK, Ireland, and Europe).
- Deepening their technology and data analytics prowess, particularly in machine learning and digital twins.
- Serving high-growth sectors like data centers, advanced manufacturing, and national defense.

## Why Work Here
Based on Woolpert’s own culture survey and benefits page:
- **Culture**: 92% of employees feel they can take time off when needed; 90% feel welcomed; 87% are proud to tell others they work here. The culture is described as High Performing, Focused, Industry Leading, Supportive, Progressive, and Balanced. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/careers/woolperts-culture/)
- **Work Model**: "Freedom to Work Program" – offers flexibility to work in one of 75+ offices, at home, or on the go. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/careers/)
- **Unique Ownership**: The **Principal Program** allows every employee (not just executives) to become a principal and own shares in the company. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/careers/)
- **Meaningful Work**: Opportunities include aerially mapping the seafloor, designing data centers, planning military installations, and building ML systems for flood prediction. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/careers/)
- **Perks**: Competitive pay, flexible vacation, quality healthcare, health & wellness coaching, fitness reimbursement, employee assistance programs, technology stipends, 401k employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, and pet insurance. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/careers/)

## Sources
1. [Woolpert Homepage](https://woolpert.com/)
2. [Woolpert About Page](https://woolpert.com/about/)
3. [Woolpert Careers Page](https://woolpert.com/careers/)
4. [Woolpert Culture Page](https://woolpert.com/careers/woolperts-culture/)

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