Senior Project Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Project Manager, Operations, to lead and oversee complex projects within our operations team. This role is responsible for managing the successful execution of strategic initiatives, optimizing operational processes, and driving continuous improvement across various departments. The Senior Project Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to navigate operational challenges to deliver impactful results.

Key responsibilities include defining project goals, developing detailed project plans, managing resources, mitigating risks, and ensuring the alignment of projects with business objectives. This role demands an analytical mindset, exceptional communication skills, and a strong ability to lead teams through change.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform project management, site supervision & project controls during feasibility, design, procurement, construction, and closeout phases.  
• Work to define and develop project scopes, objectives, and deliverables.  Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and total project budgets. 
• Manage and control project budgets, schedules, contract interpretations, change management, and other complex project management responsibilities. 
• Perform Site supervision of work being put in place by contractor(s), provide observation and reporting during construction and closeout phases in coordination with Site Project Manager Coordinate and manage scheduling, monitoring, and invoicing of testing agencies and subconsultants. 
• Observe and report QA/QC observations, daily progress reporting, manpower tracking, change order monitoring, issues identification and resolution. 
• Assist in: business development, Client communication, and relationship building.  Presentations to committees and other project stakeholders as necessary, often after normal business or construction hours. 
• Work in harmony with various levels of counterparts from general contractors, consultants, and sub-consultants, and persons typically interacted with from design, construction, and municipal levels of project participants for project, design, and construction coordination. 
• Identify and administer as appropriate internal risk mitigation, quality control, and health/safety plan compliance. 
• Perform contract administration support and oversight of architects, engineers, subconsultants, contractors, subcontractors, and mentor junior-level and others as required by PMA contract and responsibilities through project final audits and or closeout. 
• Train, oversee, develop, and mentor junior-level staff.   
• Other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years of project management experience overseeing municipal roadway, bridge, traffic signal, traffic synchronization, waterwork, or sewer infrastructure projects, including permitting, construction, and close-out phases. 
• Educational background in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. 
• Exceptional embodiment of the PMA DNA and core values.

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.

EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

VEVRAA federal contractor.