Senior Project Manager/Director

Salary Range: 154927 to 195092 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Organizational Responsibilities

• Project & Program Leadership
• Lead large-scale capital projects and/or multi-project programs from planning through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, acting as PMA’s representative in meetings, presentations, and strategic discussions.
• Coordinate with internal project staff, consultants, contractors, and client personnel to maintain alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Business Development & Regional Growth
• Cultivate and maintain client relationships to support business development and identify new project opportunities in Western Massachusetts.
• Collaborate with PMA leadership on proposal strategy, client retention efforts, and long-term regional expansion initiatives.
• Project Controls & Execution
• Define project scopes, KPIs, and stakeholder strategies.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and resource plans.
• Conduct site visits, lead project meetings, generate meeting minutes, and track deliverables and action items.
• Ensure QA/QC, regulatory compliance, and safety standards are met.
• Organizational Contribution
• Mentor and oversee junior staff and project managers.
• Contribute to internal PM best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in developing reports, presentations, and executive-level documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field (required).
• Master’s degree or PMP certification (preferred).
• 10+ years of progressively responsible project management experience, including both public and private capital projects.
• Proven experience in business development and client relations.
• Prior experience working for or with an Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) is highly desired.
• Advanced proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Procore, Primavera P6).
• Strong skills in project financials, risk management, schedule analysis, and contract interpretation.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with a high degree of accountability.

Work Conditions & Commitments

• Must be based in Western Massachusetts and available to work full-time, Monday through Friday.
• Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required to meet critical deadlines