NELSON is seeking an experienced PMO Leader to build upon and advance the firm’s project management framework across all practices. This role will provide strategic leadership in establishing consistent project management standards, processes, and best practices across the organization, while ensuring successful project delivery at a national scale.
The ideal candidate brings significant project management leadership experience within the AEC industry, with a proven track record of developing, leading, or strengthening a PMO or similar enterprise-wide project management function. This individual will work across NELSON’s practices to drive consistency, accountability, process improvement, and operational excellence, while partnering with senior leadership and project teams to align project delivery with broader business objectives.
Attributes to support the NELSON culture:
- Go All In. Own the Outcome. We go all in—with urgency, follow-through, and pride in the result.
- Be Direct. Be Respectful. Be Authentic. We keep it real—with clarity, candor, and care.
- Grow with Purpose. We embrace growth—through learning, coaching, and continuous improvement.
- Think Bold. Execute Smart. We think boldly—and pair ambition with discipline.
- Make Space for Everyone. We value you—and build a culture where people can thrive and do their best work.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Leadership and Strategy: Develop and implement project management strategies and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the PMO.
- Project Oversight: Monitor and oversee all projects to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Process Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in project management processes and implement changes to ensure continuous improvement.
- Risk Management: Assess project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues.
- Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the project management team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders to ensure project alignment with business objectives.
- Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on the status of projects, highlighting key achievements and potential challenges.
- Strong Proficiency in Deltek/Vantagepoint and Business Intelligence tools as used for business performance reporting
Education / Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related AEC discipline from an accredited university preferred.
- 15+ years of relevant AEC industry experience, including significant project management and/or PMO leadership experience, preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
National salary range: $140,000-$170,000 (actual compensation will be determined based upon several factors, including relevant experience, qualifications and licensure, education, and geographic location) Additional compensation includes bonuses and benefits. Bonuses can include but are not limited to: Long Term Incentive Plan, Short Term Incentive Plan, Profit Sharing.
Benefits of NELSON: (additional benefit details can be found at: nelsonworldwide.com/careers)
- 401(K) plan with company match
- Full health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
- Wellness program with rewards for healthy activities
- Pet Insurance
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible working schedules and work from home options based on client’s needs
- Professional Development including discretionary support and reimbursement for registrations, certifications, and membership to a professional organization
NELSON and its related affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law.
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Skills Required
- Significant project management leadership experience within the AEC industry
- Experience developing, leading, or strengthening a PMO or similar enterprise-wide project management function
- Ability to develop and implement project management strategies and methodologies
- Ability to oversee projects for schedule, scope, budget, and delivery performance
- Experience with project management process improvement and continuous improvement
- Experience assessing project risks and implementing mitigation strategies
- Experience leading, mentoring, and developing project management teams
- Experience engaging stakeholders and aligning projects with business objectives
- Experience providing project status reports to senior leadership
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related AEC discipline
- 15+ years of relevant AEC industry experience, including significant project management and/or PMO leadership experience
What We Do
NELSON is an award-winning firm delivering architecture, interior design, graphic design, and brand strategy services that transform all dimensions of the human experience, providing our clients with strategic and creative solutions that positively impact their lives and the environments where they work, serve, play, and thrive.
