Senior Project Manager – Buildings A/E
Company Name: Michael Baker International
Location: Plano, TX (Near Dallas North Tollway)
Project Focus: Multidisciplinary Architecture & Engineering (Federal, Aviation, Transit, Industrial, Corporate Headquarters, Operations Centers, Adaptive Reuse)
Work Setting: Client-Augmented Office Setting (4–5 days per week on-site at the client’s office to provide direct availability and strategic interaction as required by the contract)
Salary: $136,000 – $200,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package
Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus | AEC Talent Partners
Position Overview
Are you a high-performing architectural or engineering leader ready to command major client portfolios and steer complex, multidisciplinary building programs? We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our rapidly growing team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Placed directly within a premier client’s office environment in Plano, you will move beyond standard task management to act as a premier client ambassador and strategic integrator. In this critical, contract-driven leadership role, you will manage a diverse facilities portfolio—ranging from major corporate headquarters and high-stakes operation centers to complex adaptive reuse projects—transforming ambitious project visions into landmark realities.
Joining our team means stepping onto a high-velocity, integrated design and advisory platform that unites nationwide design expertise with forward-thinking consulting. Backed by an 85-year legacy of industry innovation, this position offers an exceptional career runway to deepen high-value client relationships through daily on-site collaboration, mentor cross-functional teams, and establish a commanding leadership presence in a key growth market.
Core Responsibilities
Strategic Client Stewardship: Serve as the primary, high-availability point of contact on-site at the client's Plano office 4–5 days per week. Maintain direct, daily interaction to ensure lockstep alignment with contractual goals and project expectations.
Simultaneous Program & Project Management: Masterfully direct multiple complex projects simultaneously across their entire lifecycles, driving seamless execution from initial concept and design through final construction.
Scope, Schedule, and Budget Alignment: Programmatically coordinate detailed Scopes of Work (SOW), master schedules, and strict budgets for each independent project in transparent collaboration with the client.
A/E Design & Constructability Oversight: Apply deep technical knowledge of architecture and engineering aspects of vertical building design to evaluate constructability, mitigate risks, and ensure engineering solutions honor architectural intent.
Multidisciplinary Team Coordination: Partner closely with internal and external A/E teams to ensure all deliverables are executed with technical excellence, absolute clarity, and timely delivery within established financial bounds.
Market Sector Expansion: Partner with National Market/Sector Leads and Operations to aggressively pursue, win, and execute complex projects within the Federal, Aviation, Transit, Corporate, and emerging infrastructure market sectors.
Digital & AI Innovation: Guide and collaborate with project teams on the implementation of advanced digital delivery frameworks, including BIM, generative design, and parametric tools.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Engineering, or a professional equivalent.
Licensure: Active Registered Architect (RA/AIA) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience: Minimum of 15 years of post-licensure experience managing multidisciplinary architecture and building engineering projects, staff resources, and construction-phase workflows.
On-Site Availability: Ability to work full-time augmented within the client’s facility in Plano, TX (4–5 days per week).
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is strictly required for this position due to federal program parameters.
Software Proficiency: Robust proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Adobe, and Bluebeam.
Preferred Qualifications
Licensure Preference:Registered Architect (RA/AIA) is highly preferred. An active Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly acceptable provided it is backed by extensive, demonstrable experience handling the architectural aspects of vertical building projects.
Portfolio Expertise: Proven track record managing facility assets such as corporate headquarters, dedicated operations/command centers, and adaptive reuse building transformations.
Credentials: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or LEED Accredited Professional (AP) status.
Project Delivery: Demonstrated success leading Design/Build and other alternative project delivery methods.
Business Development: Proven track record contributing to winning Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and collaborating on high-impact written and graphic marketing materials.
Mobility: Willingness to travel up to 15% to support nationwide program and project responsibilities.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a premier provider of engineering and consulting services, solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years. With over 100 offices nationwide, the firm unites a legacy of expertise, innovation, and integrity to deliver visionary leadership and transformational change. Within the Integrated Design and Advisory (IDA) vertical, over 850 professionals focus on high-performance buildings and critical infrastructure, championing an entrepreneurial spirit that directly elevates the quality of life in the communities they serve.
About Luxus | AEC Talent Partners
Luxus is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of Michael Baker International. We partner with the most prestigious structural, civil, and architectural firms in the country to connect top-tier talent with legacy-building opportunities. Not the perfect fit for this role? We still want to hear from you. Our network is constantly expanding with exclusive, unlisted positions across the AEC sector. Connect with us today to discuss your career trajectory.
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