Senior Project Manager (00593)

About the role

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.