Full-Time

Project Manager

Design and Construction, Healthcare

Project Management Advisors

Project Management Advisors

201-500 employees

Real estate advisory & owner's representative

Compensation Overview

$100k - $150k/yr

+ Bonus

New York, NY, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Business & Strategy (1)

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Requirements
  • You have 5+ years of development and project management experience with at least 3 years of experience working on Healthcare projects.
  • You have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Real Estate Finance, or a related field.
  • You demonstrate skills in managing successful projects and consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations and deadlines.
  • You are a motivated self-starter with a positive attitude.
  • You operate with a high level of personal integrity and business ethics, thriving in a collaborative team environment.
  • You have a polished presence and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • You have strong interpersonal skills, including high emotional intelligence.
  • You exercise enthusiasm and curiosity and are committed to seeking creative solutions.
  • You practice diligence and discipline to refine options into the optimal result.
  • You exude confidence and courage to cultivate yourself as a leader.
  • You value fairness as fundamental to transparency and consensus building.
Responsibilities
  • You competently review and evaluate qualitative program aspects with the owner and verify program conformance with project goals.
  • You establish partnerships and serve as a liaison between the client and design and construction professionals.
  • You initiate and manage the procurement of design, construction, and consultant services.
  • You draft, review, communicate, negotiate, and enforce contractual documents for design, construction, and consultant professionals.
  • You direct and monitor project budgets and schedules, including updating and maintaining web-based project controls.
  • You create analysis of budgets and schedules and their effect on the financial objectives of the project.
  • You oversee and review the development of architectural and engineering construction drawings and bid documents.
  • You establish, direct, and document project meetings.
  • You engage with clients, city officials, architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants to present project status and anticipate issues.
  • You anticipate potential changes to the budget or schedule and provide solutions through review and analysis of proposed changes.
  • You organize and review value-engineering alternatives with the owner.
  • You determine requirements and facilitate procurement of peer reviews and specialty consultants.
  • You motivate and direct internal resources, including Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers, as required.
  • You oversee the architect's review of contractor and vendor on-site activities to verify contractual compliance with design specifications, schedules, and workmanship standards.
  • You authorize the issuance of contracts and purchase orders and develop and process scheduled progress-draw packages for payment.
  • You observe and report on the construction process and construction-related issues.
  • You manage the project closeout process to successful completion.
  • You seek out and represent PMA in networking and business-development opportunities and assist PMA leadership with project proposals and subsequent interviews.
Project Management Advisors

Project Management Advisors

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PMA provides independent real estate advisory and owner's representation for owners, developers, and investors across the full real estate lifecycle. Its services include advisory, development management, project and program management, and investor representation, billed on a fee-for-service basis. It differentiates itself by serving as the owner’s representative with a lifecycle-focused approach and a national platform expanded through acquisitions and multiple offices, plus recognition in ENR’s Top Project Management-for-Fee Firms. Its goal is to help clients manage complex real estate programs by reducing risk, controlling cost and schedule, and delivering successful projects.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1993

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • May 2026 promotion of Marina Christodoulides signals regional growth in Los Angeles.
  • Merged firm can cross-sell healthcare, life sciences, education, and civic work nationwide.
  • Revelio data shows 3,787 employees in March 2026 and 21 active job postings.

What critics are saying

  • June 2026 ENR ranked PMA only #43 in program management, behind larger rivals.
  • Bernhard Capital’s B&D integration risks culture clashes and client defections through 2026.
  • Real estate consulting depends on project starts; a stalled pipeline quickly pressures utilization.

What makes Project Management Advisors unique

  • December 2025 merger with Brailsford & Dunlavey creates a 450-person platform.
  • PMA combines owner’s representation, advisory, and delivery across Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles.
  • Roger McCarron’s Chicago-led firm has 1993 vintage and billions in project experience.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Education reimbursement

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Options

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Company News

PMA Companies
Apr 30th, 2026
Marina Christodoulides to lead Project Management Advisors' Los Angeles office.

Marina Christodoulides to lead Project Management Advisors' Los Angeles office. Project Management Advisors, Inc. (PMA) is pleased to announce that Marina Christodoulides will lead the firm's Los Angeles office, effective May 1. Christodoulides is a seasoned leader in the real estate and construction industries with nearly two decades of experience guiding complex development programs across corporate, residential, and mixed-use environments. With a background in architecture and city planning, she brings a unique ability to align stakeholders, navigate complexity, and drive projects from early planning through execution. Since joining PMA, Christodoulides has played a key role in leading large-scale, multi-project programs across corporate and institutional portfolios. She has successfully built and scaled high-performing teams, established delivery frameworks, and driven consistent outcomes, earning the trust of clients as a strategic advisor. In this expanded role, Christodoulides will continue overseeing key strategic client relationships while advancing regional growth, strengthening partnerships, developing talent, and expanding its presence in the Los Angeles market. This leadership transition builds on the firm's recent merger with Brailsford & Dunlavey, bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. The integration strengthens the firm's ability to support clients across a broader range of industries and a wider set of capabilities, from early-stage strategy and planning through project delivery and beyond. "Marina brings a strong combination of strategic thinking, technical expertise, and client leadership," said Allison Owens, PMA President. "She has a proven ability to lead complex programs from preconstruction through closeout, consistently delivering strong outcomes while prioritizing client goals. We're excited for her to take on this broader leadership role in Los Angeles." Christodoulides holds a Master of Architecture and a Master of City Planning from the University of California, Berkeley and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Virginia. About Project Management Advisors PMA is a real estate consulting and project delivery firm that provides clarity and leadership for complex decisions. PMA partners with owners, developers, and investors to maximize the potential of their assets and portfolios, delivering both strategic guidance and hands-on execution across the real estate lifecycle. For more than 30 years, PMA has advised on and delivered billions of dollars in real estate projects nationwide, bringing deep industry expertise, objective insights, and owner-minded leadership to every engagement. PMA recently joined forces with Brailsford & Dunlavey, bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. Together, the combined firm offers expanded capabilities across industries and throughout the full project lifecycle, from early-stage strategy and planning through execution and beyond. News & Insights Announcements, Media Coverage Dec 10, 2025 Washington, D.C., & Chicago, Dec. 10, 2025 - Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), a Bernhard Capital Partners portfolio company, and Project Management Advisors (PMA) announced they have merged, bringing together two...

Fishman Haygood
Dec 12th, 2025
Bernhard Capital Partners-Backed Brailsford & Dunlavey Announces Merger with Project Management Advisors

Bernhard Capital partners-backed Brailsford & Dunlavey announces merger with Project Management Advisors. Premier planning, development, and program-management advisory firm Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D) recently announced that it has merged with Project Management Advisors (PMA). The merger unites two nationally recognized leaders in the program management and real estate advising fields, offering their social and institutional infrastructure clients a comprehensive suite of strategic planning, project leadership, owner's representation, and operations consulting services. B&D is a portfolio company of firm client Bernhard Capital Partners (BCP), a Baton Rouge-based services- and infrastructure-focused private equity management firm. Read the full press release here. Fishman Haygood LLP served as legal counsel to BCP. The team was led by Scott Chenevert and Megan Broussard. This is not the first time that Fishman Haygood has represented BCP in a transaction for B&D. The firm served as legal counsel to BCP when it first established a dedicated institutional program management (IPM) platform through a controlling investment in B&D in July 2024. Read more about that deal here. Its attorneys represent acquirer and target companies in a variety of transactions involving mergers, negotiated stock acquisitions, asset acquisitions, and other corporate restructuring transactions. Click here to read more about the firm's M&A group.

PR Newswire
Dec 10th, 2025
BCP-Backed Brailsford & Dunlavey Partners With Project Management Advisors to Form Premier Institutional Program Management Firm

/PRNewswire/ -- Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), a Bernhard Capital Partners portfolio company, and Project Management Advisors (PMA) announced they have merged,...