Careers

We’re looking for curious, creative, collaborative people to join our team. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re a team of creative, passionate and entrepreneurial people. We have invested, inspired leadership and highly engaged teams who bring their best to our clients, the communities we serve and each other. Members of our team are excited by what they do and motivated by their promising impact on the future.

If Zimmerman sounds like a career fit for you, please browse our open positions. And if your dream job isn’t available right now, don’t let that stop you from reaching out. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Benefits and Perks

We know that professional success is dependent on personal well-being. This understanding is why we invest in the benefits and tools you need to succeed in every area of your life.

Our goal is to meet our employees’ needs. That includes options like working remotely, bringing your dog to work, and flexible schedules so you leave early to coach little league or go to yoga class.

Your Health

  • Comprehensive and affordable health plan options 
  • Dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability
  • Health savings account, flexible spending/dependent care account, employee assistance program, wellness program
  • Voluntary benefits such as critical illness, accident and supplemental life insurance

Your Career

  • Professional Development Fund with autonomy on your choice of training and educational experiences, with designated time to spend on your respective choices
  • Professional licensure and exam fees, professional associations and membership dues reimbursement
  • Project management training
  • Workshops and seminars
  • Mentorship program

Your Community

  • A vibrant workplace and supportive culture
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Engaging events and outreach / volunteer opportunities organized by our Social Committee and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
  • Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to participate in philanthropic activities
  • Stimulating office environment located in the heart of the Menomonee River Valley

Your Life

  • A flexible, hybrid remote work policy designed to benefit employees and the firm
  • Paid time off, paid holidays, and a floating holiday
  • Annual bonuses
  • 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options, 401(k) match
  • Yearly savings and investment workshops
  • Spot bonuses
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Free parking

We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Government Team. You will be responsible for leading Midwest, local, county and state government facility projects to a successful completion, including client satisfaction, design, schedule, and attainment of client’s vision. 

Responsibilities:                    

  • You will lead the design and documentation of multiple projects while communicating regularly with clients and consultants and helping to effectively manage project delivery.
  • You will be the main point of contact for the client and are responsible for attaining their overall mission, vision, goals, and satisfaction.
  • You will develop and update project schedules, educate the client on the process to be followed, and meet milestones and deadlines.
  • You will create and maintain project budgets, work plans, and contracts.
  • You will oversee the development of technical solutions in response to design and code requirements and assure that design solutions have technical integrity.
  • You will develop and maintain relationships with current and potential clients, consultants, community leaders, and public officials.
  • You will maintain a deep understanding of the development, design, and construction activities we currently serve, or target to serve, in our planning and design services to government entities.
  • You will participate in project pursuits, interviews, and varied business development activities.

Skills and Experience Needed:

  • A Bachelors’ Degree and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the design and construction of large-scale institutional building types.
  • WI Architectural registration preferred.
  • Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other design/rendering software.
  • Proficient working with Microsoft Office and Excel.
  • You have strong organizational skills and are comfortable delegating to various members of the project team.
  • You are a team player, goal-oriented, enjoy variety, and work effectively with teams.
  • You are an initiative-taker, responsible and persistent, with a methodical approach to your work and you enjoy utilizing your previous work experience and contacts to seek new opportunities for the firm.
  • You understand not only how to design, but also how to coordinate and engage a team.
  • You bring superior communication, presentation, organization, and people skills along with the essential with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

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414 476 9500

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Milwaukee, WI 53233
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