Project Managers
Becoming a successful Project Manager (PM) at WithersRavenel requires a strategic approach to planning, execution, and leadership. Effective project management ensures that projects stay on schedule, within budget, and meet client, quality, and regulatory standards. By following established processes for stakeholder collaboration, risk management, and quality control, project managers can drive efficiency, reduce delays, and deliver successful outcomes.
By following our structured but scalable approach, Project Managers can navigate challenges and drive projects to completion. Regular documentation, stakeholder engagement (aka conversations with relevant people), and adherence to quality standards are keys to delivering successful outcomes. Ultimately, a well-managed project not only meets client expectations but also strengthens the project manager’s reputation and paves the way for future opportunities for the Project Manager and WithersRavenel.
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Project Manager Development and Benefits
WithersRavenel is committed to supporting the growth and long-term success of every Project Manager. We offer a comprehensive suite of professional development opportunities through our Project Manager training program, which includes the following:
A Planned Onboarding
A graduated approach for getting new Project Managers up-to-speed.
Advanced Project Manager Mini-Camps
Three half-day sessions for Project Managers with prior experience, and as a periodic refresher.
APM Short Course
A new program for Assistant Project Managers.
ERP Software Training
Ongoing training to enable optimal use of the tools and dashboards available to every PM. Our PMs have access to a broad spectrum of nearly-live data – which enables proactive leaders to excel.
Future Project Managers Academy
A ±15-month internal program for staff who are interested in Project Management as a career option.
Leadership and Coaching
A new initiative for Senior Project Managers.
Masterclasses
Specific training sessions for nominated staff.
On-Demand Learning Opportunities
Virtual resources available on demand, including both written and video content.
Project Manager Briefings
Monthly lunchtime training sessions on topical subjects, for all PMs, PCs, and others.
Practice Area Specific Training
Focused, demand-based sessions on emerging issues, changes, or opportunities within certain segments of our business.
Professional Development Hours
PDHs are provided for several of the programs listed above.
Professional PM
A new Project Manager Credential pathway for our top PMs.
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Why You Should Work with WithersRavenel
Ownership
As a 100% employee-owned company, we are our own shareholders. By managing our projects well and taking care of our clients, we see an improvement in the long-term success of our company’s financial health, as well as our people.
Benefits
Our people come first. We truly value you as a teammate, employee-owner, and member of our professional family. With YOU in mind, we have developed a comprehensive employee benefit package designed to support and protect you and your family.
Purpose
You will find your purpose at our firm, because we are big enough to house a full suite of disciplines for you to gain knowledge from, yet small enough for you to feel connected to the projects you are working on.
Innovation
We bring innovation to the forefront through our employee-led committee WR Works. Acting as an in-house incubator, WR Works, collects, researches, vets, and helps to implement innovative ideas to improve our work processes.
Sustainability
We encourage our employees to try new things, use resources we provide to improve their mental and physical health, and create a community of equity and equality. Ultimately, sustainability within our employee environment means making WithersRavenel not just a place where people work, but where people grow.
Growth
We try to leverage the unique skills and attributes of our people and position them to achieve greatness. Several opportunities exist to expand your professional internship horizons.
Relationships
We are better together when we practice teamwork through communication and cooperation with our team members, clients, and communities. Our employee-owners have many opportunities to reach out and get to know each other, even with remote offices.
WRLife
By intertwining our core values with our winning spirit, the culture we have created offers a welcoming, empowering, and supportive foundation for all who enter our doors.
Benefits Package
- Health and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Competitive Pay & Bonus Opportunities
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
- Award-Winning THRIVE Wellbeing Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flex/Hybrid Work
- Military & Veteran Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Licensure & Certification Reimbursement
- Technical, Soft Skill & Personal Development Training Opportunities
- LinkedIn Learning Access
- Mentorship Program
- Experiential On-the-Job Training
- Personalized Career Path & Goal Discussions
- Future Project Manager Academy
- Leadership Training
- Certified Survey Technician Program
In Their Own Words
Our work is all about relationships, and relationships are built on trust. We must build that trust with clients and teammates. Because of this relationship-building aspect, being an employee at WithersRavenel can be rewarding for an employee-owner who enjoys meeting new people, both internally and externally.
