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Director of Project Management

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Bodwé Professional Services

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United States , Kalamazoo

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Job Description:

The Director of Project Management is responsible for leading and strengthening the discipline of project management (PM) across the Buildings Services Branch. This role provides oversight, guidance, and support to project managers to ensure the successful delivery of architecture and engineering projects that align with Bodwé’s mission, values, and client commitments. This position is focused on elevating project management practice across teams, driving consistency in scope, schedule, and budget management, while supporting team performance, client satisfaction, and long-term impact. The Director works closely with studio and discipline leaders to match project managers to assignments, support workload balancing, and develop individual capabilities. This role plays a central part in aligning operations with business goals and works to ensure that project delivery is both disciplined and adaptable. In addition to discipline leadership responsibilities, the Director of Project Management also serves as a Senior Project Manager on select projects. The expectation is that this individual exemplifies exceptional project management—demonstrating best practices, modeling accountability, and setting the standard for project delivery excellence. The Director of Project Management also serves as a mentor and internal coach, fostering a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous learning. This role champions PM process improvement and collaborates with other Directors to implement tools, training, and systems that support successful delivery across all sectors and clients.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the strategic development and oversight of the project management discipline
  • Establish and refine project management standards, tools, and best practices to support delivery excellence
  • Represent project management in firmwide leadership discussions, strategic initiatives, and operational planning
  • Promote consistency in project execution across studios and disciplines
  • Provide oversight and mentorship on project execution strategies, risk management, and client engagement
  • Monitor project delivery performance, identifying trends, challenges, and opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Lead project reviews at key milestones to assess financial health, schedule, scope, and team dynamics
  • Create and maintain standardized project delivery workflows, including scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting tools
  • Collaborate with finance, human resources (HR), and business operations to align project delivery systems with enterprise processes
  • Promote the adoption of project management tools and digital platforms to support transparency and efficiency
  • Mentor project managers across all studios, providing coaching, performance feedback, and development planning
  • Oversee onboarding and ongoing training to ensure PMs are equipped with the skills and support to succeed
  • Support a culture of accountability, empowerment, and team ownership
  • Coordinate with studio directors and discipline leaders to align staffing and project assignments based on capacity, expertise, and development goals
  • Assist with forecasting and workload planning to ensure balanced and efficient staffing
  • Help resolve resourcing conflicts to maintain delivery momentum
  • Support client engagement strategies, including project planning, scoping, contracting, and progress communication
  • Participate in proposal development, fee estimating, and interview preparation for strategic pursuits
  • Guide project teams on building strong client relationships through responsive and reliable communication
  • Monitor and report on project budgets, labor planning, profitability, and earned value
  • Partner with finance and firm leadership to drive project financial performance
  • Support the development of revenue goals and key performance metrics for the PM discipline

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in the AEC industry, including at least 5 years in a project management leadership role
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred
  • Experience in federal and tribal markets preferred
  • Must have Real ID or Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travel
  • Must have valid driver's license
  • Strong understanding of project management processes, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk
  • Experience with project management software platforms and digital planning tools
  • Demonstrated leadership and team-building experience
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills
  • Knowledge of contracts, fee structures, and architecture/engineering (AE) business operations

Nice to have:

  • Experience in federal and tribal markets preferred
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 25, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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