Job Description
The Senior Project Manager is a recognized leader in program and project management who will be responsible for managing large redevelopment projects at Washington Dulles International Airport. This role sets strategic direction, influences client outcomes, and establishes best-in-class project delivery standards.
Serving as a key executive partner to both clients and PMA leadership, this role ensures successful project execution, business growth, and organizational development. The Sr. PM leads multidisciplinary teams, drives innovation, and ensures alignment of project goals with broader business objectives through proactive planning, governance, and leadership.
Organizational Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of the project life cycle from feasibility studies through design, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
- Serve as a strategic liaison to executive clients, stakeholders, landlords, legal teams, and regulatory agencies.
- Create program governance frameworks, enterprise delivery protocols, and long-range implementation strategies.
- Lead and integrate complex stakeholder ecosystems, managing political, environmental, and commercial interests.
- Define performance management structures including KPIs, value realization metrics, and earned value frameworks.
- Drive resolution of critical issues and decision gates across program lifecycles with minimal escalation.
- Champion lessons learned, operational best practices, and PMA methodology advancements.
- Manage the Project Management Team (PMT) for successful completion of projects and programs.
- Facilitate client meetings, write RFPs, perform interviews of designers, contractors, and subcontractors. Determine project scope and execute contracts.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field required, Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related discipline preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive project/program management experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry required.
- Demonstrated experience managing the full project lifecycle: feasibility, procurement, design, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
- Aviation construction experience is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in enterprise-level governance, program controls, and strategic risk planning.
- Strong track record of stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and executive reporting.
- Deep understanding of construction processes, critical path scheduling, cost control, and contract management.
- Skilled in risk mitigation, QA/QC oversight, and regulatory compliance.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Advanced proficiency in project management software (Primavera P6, MS Project, etc.) and reporting tools.
- Fluency in project financial structures, including multi-year funding cycles, bond programs, and lifecycle cost modeling.
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.
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