Senior Project Manager

proven track record of leading large ground up development and construction projects, including entitlement coordination, city permitting (special permits and building), design and construction.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business Management or a related field
• 7+years of directly-related development and project management experience, with specific experience as outlined above
• Experience working as an Owner’s Representative or Project Manager representing the interests of the real estate owner or tenant
• Experience managing project teams successfully through all phases of the development and construction process
• Actively networked within the Boston local real estate building and development market, specifically with respect to developers, architects, contractors, engineers, and specialty consultants
• Possess an intimate knowledge of the general business conditions and political environment within Boston, Cambridge and the surrounding areas

Skills and Qualifications

• A motivated self-starter with a positive attitude and high level of personal integrity and business ethics who thrives in a collaborative team environment
• Polished presence and exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills (i.e. high emotional intelligence)
• Strong organizational, analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Discretion in handing confidential information
• Ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients and other construction-related and business professionals
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of project controls, project management, construction documentation and sequencing
• Possess working knowledge of alternate materials/methods, construction costs, value-engineering techniques and building/occupancy laws and lease requirements
• Demonstrate skills in managing successful projects and consistently meeting/exceeding client expectations and deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project) and web-based project management tools (e.g. Bluebeam).

Duties and Responsibilities

Projects:

• Establish initial project strategies, including major milestones, issues & risks, contract/vendor approaches
• Lead due diligence and entitlement efforts for acquisitions and/or existing properties; assemble teams, manage schedule, scope, budget, produce necessary summary/reports
• Provide design and GC procurement oversight on projects
• Perform detailed reviews and approvals of all monthly project draw packages
• Primary city and jurisdictional interface on the client’s behalf
• Perform lease/work letter review, providing input/feedback on proposed modifications, and coordinate the production of necessary lease exhibits

Reporting:

• Assist in preparation of client dashboards & industry reports, and actively participate in related meetings
• Review and validate all monthly financial information and reports before submission to the client
• Provide project updates, strategy recommendations & respond to urgent requests from client executives

Team:

• Provide leadership to PMA project teams
• Provide timely coaching, mentoring and performance feedback to PMA team members
• Develop strong working relationships with subject matter experts throughout the firm
• Promote the highest level of professionalism and ethics in our client service delivery

Business Development:

• Actively participate in business development activities for PMA and/or our clients
• Work closely with client leadership to optimize our ongoing relationship and fully support and further their evolving opportunities