Senior Project Manager

Department: Project Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Pittsburgh, PA or Washington, DC

Description

THE ROLE
As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead federal and institutional building projects from planning through closeout. You’ll be the client’s primary point of contact and responsible for scope, schedule, budget and quality. You’ll work alongside discipline leads, architects, engineers, cost estimators and construction managers.

What you’d work on: You'll lead projects in healthcare, higher education, federal, or mission-critical sectors from early planning through closeout, owning the client relationship and the details.

What makes it challenging: You'll deliver milestones on schedule while managing several projects at different phases.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Lead projects

Lead multidisciplinary teams through every phase, from planning and design through construction administration and closeout.
Be the primary contact for clients, consultants, contractors and authorities having jurisdiction.
Coordinate consultants across architectural, engineering and specialty disciplines.

Manage scope, schedule and budget

Manage scope, schedules, staffing plans and fee budgets to federal contracting and documentation requirements.
Track financial performance, including labor utilization, invoicing and change management.
Support contract negotiations, consultant agreements and client amendments with firm leadership.

Deliver quality

Oversee preparation, review and quality control of construction documents to federal standards and agency guidelines.
Oversee construction administration, including submittals, RFIs, site visits and issue resolution.
Prepare agendas, minutes and progress reports.

Grow people and the firm

Mentor and guide junior staff.
Support business development, including proposals and client interviews.

QUALIFICATIONS:

WHAT YOU BRING

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering or Construction Management
8–10+ years of professional experience in architectural or building project management
Experience delivering institutional, healthcare or complex building projects, including public-sector or federal work
Strong command of the design and construction process, including permitting, construction administration and agency coordination
Proven record managing budgets, schedules and consultant teams across several concurrent projects
Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills
Revit and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

WHAT PUTS YOU AHEAD

Federal client experience, including familiarity with agency standards, review milestones and documentation requirements
VA project experience (a plus, not required)
Professional licensure (Architect, Engineer or related) and/or PMP
LEED accreditation or sustainable design experience (a plus, not required)
MS Project or similar scheduling tools
Mentoring experience and contributions to firm-wide initiatives

JOIN A TEAM REDEFINING BUILDING DESIGN & ENGINEERING

AE Works is an award-winning firm ranked among the top U.S. A/E firms by Architectural Record and ENR East. Our mission is straightforward: to make building projects a better value. We thrive on solving complex challenges and creating solutions that help our clients succeed at what matters most to them.

WHY AE WORKS?
Work alongside the best. You’ll collaborate with architects, engineers, cost estimators and design professionals who have deep experience across higher education, government, mission-critical, healthcare, and commercial markets. Our collaborative culture is built on mentorship, accountability and technical excellence. Expertise is shared here, and the best ideas drive the work.

Do work that shapes the future. We pair leading-edge technology with a passion for design excellence on projects that shape the built environment.

WHAT WE OFFER:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision and 401(k)

Time to recharge: generous paid time off, plus a company-wide break from Christmas through New Year’s Day

Flexibility: a flexible hybrid schedule

Growth: mentorship, training, education and licensure support

Well-being: resources for mental health and financial wellness

AE Works is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. EEO is the law. AE Works uses E-Verify. You have the Right to Work.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

QUALIFICATIONS:

JOIN A TEAM REDEFINING BUILDING DESIGN & ENGINEERING

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