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OVERVIEW

Merrick & Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a team working on challenging, innovative facility design projects within our High Performance Facilities Business Unit at our Atlanta, GA, Huntsville, AL, or Melbourne, FL office or remotely in Jacksonville, FL.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Responsible for maintaining client satisfaction and profitability for architecture and engineering design projects; primary area of work is to manage facilities design with military and government clients with construction budgets up to $250 million. Meet with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work. Prepares fee proposals for full-service design work. Once the proposal is accepted, establish documents and electronic media files for internal accounting and storage of technical data. Establish project design budget and schedule. Routinely meet with individual design disciplines to ensure an understanding of the scope of work and schedule requirements. Ensure internal communication and coordination of design efforts occurs and schedules are met. Works with design and technical leads to ensure projects are adequately staffed.  Responsible for updating resource requests.  Prepare all external communication and invoices. Review design documents for conformance to company standards and compliance with client’s scope of work.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited institution in Engineering or a Master’s degree of Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Ten (10) years of combined experience in designing and managing medium to large sized multi-discipline facility projects.
• Extensive knowledge in working with federal government organizations, such as the US Air Force, Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), NAVFAC, NASA, US Army Corps of Engineers, Intelligence Community, and Installation level contracting organizations.
• Proficiency with facility design Military and Government full-service projects.
• Proficiency in managing clients, project management for A-E firms, managing to fee, and demonstrate skills to lead multi-discipline teams.
• Must have proficiency with MS Office and MS Project.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier.
• Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship, no dual citizenship. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional licensure (PE or RA) is strongly desired.
• LEED Accreditation and PMP are desired.
• Experience managing full-service design projects in Revit BIM across multiple offices.
• Ability to get secret clearance if required by the client.

TOTAL REWARDS & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Employee Ownership – All eligible U.S. employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), sharing in the company’s success.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits – Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
• Robust Referral Program – Earn incentives for referring top talent to join our team.
• Performance Reviews – Annual reviews to recognize contributions and support career growth.
• Professional Development – Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to build your skills and advance your career.
• Employee Recognition – Formal programs to celebrate achievements and outstanding performance.
• Peer Mentor Program – Get support and guidance through structured mentorship opportunities.
• And More – Additional programs and benefits designed to support your success and well-being.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited institution in Engineering or a Master’s degree of Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Ten (10) years of combined experience in designing and managing medium to large sized multi-discipline facility projects.
• Extensive knowledge in working with federal government organizations, such as the US Air Force, Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), NAVFAC, NASA, US Army Corps of Engineers, Intelligence Community, and Installation level contracting organizations.
• Proficiency with facility design Military and Government full-service projects.
• Proficiency in managing clients, project management for A-E firms, managing to fee, and demonstrate skills to lead multi-discipline teams.
• Must have proficiency with MS Office and MS Project.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier.
• Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship, no dual citizenship. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote

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