Senior Project Manager | Education

Position: Senior Project Manager | Higher Education

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job : 615

# of Openings: 1

Senior Project Manager | Higher Education | Cincinnati, OH

Since 1937, BHDP has designed intelligent and innovative spaces for some of the most recognizable corporations, universities, and retailers in the world. In fact, you can’t help but notice this passion for place, for experience, and for inspiration when viewing our portfolio of work. With headquarters in Cincinnati and offices in Columbus, Ohio, and Raleigh, North Carolina, BHDP has created a nationally recognized practice focused on delivering dynamic, transformative results for our clients.

As the Senior Architect | Project Manager, you will join the firm at our Cincinnati, OH office and be responsible for leading the projects from design through construction to successful completion in our Higher Education division. Your work will require you to have highly developed expertise in project management, architectural design, and technical knowledge. This management-level role provides the opportunity to pursue professional growth while contributing to one of the Midwest’s largest workplace design teams.

• Manage the clients, project staff, and consultants through the project process on multiple complex projects.
• Utilize operational management tools, including workload forecasting, resource planning, and project team development.
• Manage and develop project documents as per client, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including identifying and recruiting high-quality staff with leadership potential.
• Create and foster relationships with key clients while managing client expectations.
• Maintain project budgets to ensure profitability.
• Apply interpersonal communication skills to build strong working relationships, resolve conflicts, and motivate the project team.
• Collaborate across other disciplines with internal and external team members.
• Promote a workplace culture that is consistent with the BHDP Collective Ambition.

• A professional, accredited degree in Architecture is preferred, along with 10+ years’ experience and professional registration.
• Experience with higher education projects and clients is highly desired.
• Expert knowledge in advanced technology (e.g., Revit, Sketch‑Up, Rhino).
• Demonstrated project management and staff leadership success.
• A drive to achieve.

Our comprehensive benefit package includes a competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) with a yearly company match contribution and a yearly Incentive Compensation payout that aligns with our commitment to rewarding our high‑performing professionals.

BHDP Architecture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

This position description is prepared to provide a general understanding of the responsibilities of the position and does not include a comprehensive list of activities, duties, success factors, or responsibilities that are required for a specific employee. Success Factors, duties, responsibilities, and activities may be modified or augmented at any time with or without notice.