Senior Project Manager

Salary Range: 133120 to 149760 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Organizational Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale and/or multi-project programs through feasibility, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Define project scopes, deliverables, KPIs, and stakeholder alignment strategies.   
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and resource plans.
• Oversee contractors, consultants, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure QA/QC standards, safety compliance, and performance metrics are met.
• Conduct regular site visits, lead progress meetings, and ensure accurate reporting on milestones and risks.
• Serve as the Owner’s Representative, leading stakeholder communications and representing PMA in presentations and strategic discussions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant building codes, regulatory bodies (e.g., FAA), zoning ordinances, and safety/environmental standards.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in project delivery methodologies and internal PM practices.
• Mentor, train, and oversee junior staff and project managers.
• Support client retention, business development initiatives, and proposal strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.
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Expectations

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of project management standards, tools, and techniques.
• Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) across multiple domains; coaches others to develop core competencies.
• Leads process improvement initiatives and operational optimizations.
• Maintains high productivity, independent judgment, and decision-making capabilities.
• Exhibits predictable, reliable, and accountable leadership behaviors.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field is required. 
• Licensed professional or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible project or program management experience, including roads, bridges, highways, and airports.
• Experience in managing projects through programming, design, permitting, construction, and close-out.
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams and external stakeholders at the executive level.
• Advanced proficiency with PM software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Procore, Primavera P6).
• Strong skills in project financials, schedule analysis, risk management, and reporting.
• Ability to interpret and enforce contract language, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered in lieu of stated minimum qualifications.