Senior Project Manager

Job Description

THE ROLE

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As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead federal and institutional building projects from concept through completion. You will own your projects end to end, serving as the client's trusted advisor and the team's technical and design leader. You will balance creative vision with budget, schedule and constructability.

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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.

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

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WHAT YOU’LL DO:

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Lead projects

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• Lead multidisciplinary teams through every phase, from planning and design through construction administration and closeout.
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• Be the primary contact for clients, consultants, contractors and authorities having jurisdiction.
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• Coordinate consultants across architectural, engineering and specialty disciplines. Resolve conflicts between disciplines before they reach the field.
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• Facilitate internal and client design reviews, document decisions and drive timely approvals.
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Manage scope, schedule and budget

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

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• Oversee preparation, review and quality control of construction documents to federal standards and agency guidelines.
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• Oversee construction administration, including submittals, RFIs, site visits and issue resolution.
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• Communicate project status clearly and consistently through agendas, meeting minutes and progress reports.
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Grow people and the firm

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

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WHAT YOU BRING

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

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• Federal client experience, including familiarity with agency standards, review milestones and documentation requirements
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• PMP Project Management Professional certification
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• VA project experience (a plus, not required)
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• LEED accreditation or sustainable design experience (a plus, not required)
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• MS Project or similar scheduling tools
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• Mentoring experience and contributions to firm-wide initiatives
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JOIN A TEAM REDEFINING BUILDING DESIGN & ENGINEERING

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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.

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WHY AE WORKS?

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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.

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

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WHAT WE OFFER:

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• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision and 401(k)
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• Time to recharge: generous paid time off, plus a company-wide break from Christmas through New Year’s Day
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• Flexibility: a flexible hybrid schedule
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• Growth: mentorship, training, education and licensure support
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• Well-being: resources for mental health and financial wellness
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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.