Senior Project Manager - Design, Western Region

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our more than 1,400 employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager leads complex design projects that are larger in scope, value, and technical complexity than those typically managed by a Project Manager. This role provides overall direction for project planning and execution, leads multidisciplinary design teams, and serves as a key point of contact for clients. The Senior Project Manager plays a critical role in delivering high-quality design solutions while building strong, long-term client relationships.

Projects may involve multiple disciplines, subconsultants, and stakeholders and require close coordination across teams to ensure successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of complex design projects from kickoff through completion.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk for high-visibility projects.
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, including internal staff and external subconsultants.
• Serve as a primary client contact, building strong relationships and ensuring a positive client experience.
• Proactively identify and resolve project challenges related to design coordination, resourcing, and execution.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Project Managers and project team members as needed.
• Support collaboration across design, engineering, and construction teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of seven (7) years of successful project management experience, including responsibility for complex projects.

Preferred Skills \& Experience

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience leading large, multidisciplinary design teams and coordinating subconsultants.
• Proven success managing complex design-focused projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of core engineering disciplines and design project execution.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to lead, collaborate, and influence effectively.
• Completion of at least 8 hours of leadership or supervisory training annually.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

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CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

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