The Role
The Senior Project Manager leads multi-project programs, overseeing all phases from planning to closeout. Responsibilities include strategic delivery, stakeholder coordination, and team mentorship, with a focus on operational excellence and compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Senior Project Manager oversees complex, enterprise-level programs or high-profile projects, often across multiple stakeholders, disciplines, or geographic regions. This role is responsible for strategic delivery, organizational alignment, and executive-level client relationships. The Project Manager V leads teams of project managers, drives operational excellence, and ensures consistency with PMA’s standards, quality expectations, and business objectives. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in capital projects and construction management, and a proven ability to manage all phases of the project lifecycle—from planning through commissioning. This position may serve as the Owner’s Representative and requires deep knowledge of program governance, stakeholder coordination, and regulatory compliance, especially in highly regulated sectors.
Organizational Responsibilities
- Lead large-scale and/or multi-project programs through feasibility, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
- Define project scopes, deliverables, KPIs, and stakeholder alignment strategies.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and resource plans.
- Oversee contractors, consultants, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure QA/QC standards, safety compliance, and performance metrics are met.
- Conduct regular site visits, lead progress meetings, and ensure accurate reporting on milestones and risks.
- Serve as the Owner’s Representative, leading stakeholder communications and representing PMA in presentations and strategic discussions. The candidate will be the primary point of contact for the owner to execute multiple design and construction projects.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts in project delivery methodologies and internal PM practices.
- Mentor, train, and oversee junior staff and project managers.
- Support client retention, business development initiatives, and proposal strategies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position 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 or program management experience, including capital or infrastructure projects, with water/wastewater experience preferred.
- Experience leading cross-functional project teams and external stakeholders at the executive level.
- Advanced proficiency with PM software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Procore, Primavera P6).
- Strong skills in project financials, schedule analysis, risk management, and reporting.
- Ability to interpret and enforce contract language, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered in place of stated minimum qualifications.
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.
Top Skills
Microsoft Project
Primavera P6
Procore
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The Company
What We Do
PMA Consultants is a nationally recognized program, project, and construction management consulting firm founded in 1971. PMA is comprised of over 200 experts in a variety of specialty areas with experience on major projects nationwide. We are recognized pioneers and leaders in the construction industry and experts in dispute avoidance and resolution. With PMA on your team, you gain a trusted technical advisor with more than three decades of experience implementing customized, innovative and successful solutions that are models for the construction industry.
