Senior Project Designer / Project Manager

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors. From architecture, aviation, food/beverage processing, and federal to transportation, water infrastructure and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities.

Here at Mead & Hunt, our culture is about taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We are a flexible company that believes in giving back to our communities. We are employee-owned and support initiatives through our various employee programs. We invest in our employees and build relationships that last.

Mead & Hunt, an award-winning national architecture and engineering firm, has continued to exceed our strategic growth initiatives creating opportunity for our current and prospective team members. As a result, a full-time position is available for a Senior Project Designer / Project Manager at our Lexington (SC) office or remote in the state of North Carolina for the candidate with the right aptitude and ability. This exciting opportunity will lead project teams focused on delivering architectural and engineering services for federal facilities, airports, and other projects, playing a key role in expanding Mead & Hunt's growing markets.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and designing structures in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations
• Preparing contract documents, including drawings and specifications using Revit or other tools
• Provide QA/QC for assigned projects
• Coordinating multi-disciplinary in-house and sub-consultant team members
• Working closely with clients, contractors and internal design/build partners
• Serving as a project architect on complex projects
• Coordinating and leading project teams
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Developing and executing project workplans
• Mentoring younger technical staff and serving as a lead technical resource
• Scheduling and facilitating team and client meetings
• Visiting project sites to monitor construction progress and handle construction administration
• Developing and delivering presentations to clients, partners, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
• May lead the development of marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities
• May prepare and/or monitor budgets and work in progress for specific projects or tasks.
• Preparing scoping documents, pricing, fee estimates, and marketing strategies for proposed projects
• Reviewing client billings and may assist with invoicing and accounts receivable
• Other tasks as assigned.

The successful candidate must have the following:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in architecture or related field from an accredited college or university
• At least 7 years of relevant project experience of which at least 2 years must be at the project manager level

OR

• If no degree, must have at least 11 years of relevant project experience of which at least 2 years must be at the project manager level.

A valid driver's license and travel (approximately 25%) will be required.

The ideal candidate will have any/all the following:

• Experience leading architectural teams through each stage of project development for food & beverage and industrial facilities
• Experience interfacing with clients and stakeholders
• Experience mentoring younger technical staff
• Experience leading architectural teams preliminary design through construction documents, bidding and construction administration phase services for industrial facilities
• NCARB Certified
• Business development experience - seeking out and following through on new project opportunities in coordination with a team
• Experience or familiarity with generative AI-driven tools, platforms, or systems (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and reduce errors.

At Mead & Hunt we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career working with industry experts on exciting projects. Complete the online application at www.meadhunt.com/careers if this matches your career goals.

Why Mead & Hunt?

• Strong Company Culture
• Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities
• Employee-Owned Firm
• Flexible Schedules
• Diverse Skillsets, One Company
• Impressive Benefits Package

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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