Progressive Companies · 3 hours ago
Project Manager II - Culture & Civic
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expProgressive Companies is dedicated to human-centered, sustainable, and inclusive design practices. As a Project Manager II, you will lead and support small-scale projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations while developing your project management skills through mentorship and collaboration with integrated design teams.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead and support up to three small-scale projects from start to finish, ensuring alignment with client expectations, budgets, and deadlines
Initiate project start-up activities including budgets, schedules, and team communications
Monitor project scopes and proactively collaborate with teams to address risks and changes
Apply and expand knowledge of project delivery methods, integrating team input to achieve design goals
Support QA/QC processes and compliance practices through structured tools such as checklists and charters
Collaborate across disciplines to support seamless design integration and effective team workflows
Track and contribute to the financial health of projects, supporting cost and resource management under guidance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in architecture, interiors, landscape architecture, engineering, or a related field; master's degree a plus
Minimum 5 years of professional experience managing projects in an AE environment
CSI-CDT certification required (or willingness to obtain within first year)
Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills with a foundational understanding of project management phases and tools
Demonstrated leadership capacity, with ability to manage schedules and resources on small projects with oversight
Proficiency in Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Teams; experience with Deltek Vision and project planning tools preferred
Behavioral competencies aligned with our values: action-oriented, effective communicator, and committed to self-development
Must be able to sit for extended periods, work at a computer, lift 25 pounds, and work in both office and field settings
Preferred
Professional registration (e.g., PE, RA, NCIDQ, PLA) and/or certifications from PMI or PSMJ preferred
Experience with Deltek Vision and project planning tools preferred
Benefits
Award-winning wellness program
Hybrid work schedule
Summer hours
Profit-sharing
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Paid service-learning hours
Company
Progressive Companies
We are designers of a bold new future, creating high-performance structures and pathways that deliver what clients need today and preparing them for what’s to come.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase