As an Owner’s Project Manager with PMA Consultants, you will lead the delivery of complex, high-impact projects across sectors such as K-12, public safety, and higher education. You’ll be responsible for managing assigned projects from design through procurement, construction, and final delivery, ensuring alignment with client goals, regulatory requirements, and PMA’s internal standards.
In this role, you will develop, schedule, and manage resources—including materials, people, and time—while monitoring costs, quality, and contractor performance. You will represent the owner’s interests, ensuring timely and collaborative communication with clients, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders. This includes preparing and presenting formal reports and project updates to committees, abutters, safety officials, and other interested parties as required.
The Owner’s Project Manager also provides leadership in project governance, risk mitigation, performance monitoring, and resource management. Acting as the primary point of contact for the client, you will coordinate across disciplines, manage multiple priorities, and mentor junior staff, while upholding PMA’s reputation for excellence in project management consulting.
Organizational Responsibilities
- Direct day-to-day construction project planning and execution to meet design, schedule, and financial goals.
- Oversee site supervision, contractor coordination, and reporting during construction and closeout phases.
- Lead development of project scopes, objectives, schedules, and budgets.
- Manage QA/QC processes, coordinate design team site visits, and issue resolution.
- Interface with owners, end users, and community stakeholders to ensure smooth execution and communication.
- Supervise and coordinate third-party testing agencies and subconsultants.
- Identify and manage project risks, change orders, and schedule deviations.
- Support contract administration with architects, engineers, and contractors.
- Mentor and guide junior staff, promoting a culture of knowledge sharing and development.
- Facilitate client meetings, produce meeting minutes, and track project progress.
- Develop progress reports, presentations, and documentation to support project goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field required.
- 9+ years of experience on large-scale civil, infrastructure, or electrical design/construction projects.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and facilitate stakeholder meetings.
- Experience in engineering scope development, contract management, due diligence, and project initiation.
- Experience managing complex schedules and budgets in a client-facing role.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Primavera P6 or equivalent.
- Skilled in MS Office, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Organizational agility with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Physical requirements & Working conditions
- Use of temporary platforms, stairs, and ladders on active construction sites.
- Ability to safely traverse uneven walking surfaces on active construction sites.
Additional Requirements
Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.
About PMA
At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.
We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.
We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.
As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”
PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
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