A Project Manager (PM) at CPG should be capable of managing a project’s full life cycle from notice to proceed to final deliverable. Due to the continuous oversight required from initial project design to completion, the Project Manager position is designated as full-time.

A successful candidate will possess strong-to-exceptional executive management skills and a strong understanding of the historic preservation field. Must meet the National Park Service’s Professional Qualification Standards for their assigned Studio. Communication, problem-solving, flexibility, and organization are key skills that will enable a project manager to contribute meaningfully in this role. Given the ever-changing landscape in which CPG’s projects originate, project managers must be adept at handling change and unexpected challenges. Familiarity with project management tools like Asana to support successful collaboration and project execution is required.

Project Manager candidates must have sufficient subject matter understanding of the respective Studio in which they are assigned to work directly on content and effectively assign, monitor, and review work. Additionally, they must have strong writing skills of their own and be able to review others’ writing effectively. A Project Manager in this role must be adept at task delegation to effectively assign content creation, analysis, and QA/QC tasks to specialized staff (historians, architectural historians, graphics, etc.) and will serve as the lead for managing schedules, fielding client questions, and monitoring overall project performance and success. When project or Studio capacity requires it, a PM may also support fieldwork.

A PM will provide functional oversight and mentorship to project team members and contribute feedback to Studio Directors and other leadership for performance and training purposes. In turn, a PM will report to their assigned Studio Director for daily oversight, workload management, and project performance. Regular coordination with the Director of Internal Operations on cross-departmental communication, process alignment, hours tracking, and staff skill development opportunities is expected.  Project managers have the authority to make decisions within the approved scope, schedule, and budget of any project, and must be comfortable escalating any changes impacting those parameters to their Studio Director.

Core Responsibilities:

• Ensure the project team understands the project scope, deliverables, and project design.
• Work with Studio Directors to develop and maintain project schedules, making sure deadlines are met and addressing any risks that might affect delivery. Collaborate with the Leadership team, clients, and subcontractors as needed.
• Delegate tasks, guide junior staff, and ensure the quality of work.
• Training and mentorship of staff will occur in concert with company-wide professional development efforts led by leadership.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring expectations are clearly defined and met. In cases of scope change requests or project adjustments, appropriate members of the Leadership team will be brought in for review and approval.
• Monitor budgets, track staff hours, expenses, and provide the Studio Director with regular status updates.
• Participate in quality control efforts for deliverables to ensure final work meets professional best practices and applicable standards and guidelines, and consult the appropriate Senior Content Developer as needed for specialized review.