Job Description
Senior Project Manager
Lead landmark projects as a trusted owner's representative
About Our Client
This boutique construction consulting and owner's representation firm provides project management and pre-construction advisory services for a diverse portfolio of commercial and institutional clients. The firm is recognized for its hands-on approach, senior-level involvement, and commitment to serving as a true advocate for project owners from planning through closeout. The Senior Project Manager will join a collaborative team of experienced professionals delivering interior fit-outs, base building projects, capital improvements, and strategic real estate initiatives across the Washington, DC metro area and beyond. The Senior Project Manager will work directly alongside firm leadership while independently managing client engagements and project execution. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Manager seeking visibility, impact, and long-term career growth within a growing organization.
Job Description
- Lead multiple construction projects concurrently from pre-construction through closeout.
- Serve as the primary client contact and trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
- Take ownership of project scope, schedules, budgets, risk management, and overall project delivery.
- Identify project risks and develop proactive mitigation and contingency strategies.
- Manage procurement activities, including RFQs, RFPs, vendor selection, and contract negotiations.
- Direct contractors, consultants, architects, and vendors to achieve project objectives.
- Facilitate project meetings and drive accountability across project teams.
- Maintain financial tracking, project documentation, meeting minutes, and decision logs.
The Successful Applicant
- 8+ years of experience in construction project management, owner's representation, commercial real estate, architecture, engineering, development, or a related field.
- Experience managing commercial construction projects from planning and design through construction and closeout.
- Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and project teams.
- Experience coordinating contractors, consultants, architects, and vendors.
- Knowledge of construction processes, project delivery methods, contracts, procurement, and risk management.
What's on Offer
- Base salary: $145,000 - $160,000
- Annual performance-based bonus opportunity.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with employee premiums covered.
- 401(k) with company match.
- 20 days PTO.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Cell phone reimbursement.
- Travel expense reimbursement.
- Professional development and certification support.
- Hybrid work environment.
- Direct exposure to firm leadership and opportunities for long-term career advancement.
- Competitive benefits package within a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture.
Job Summary
Sector: Construction
Sub Sector: Project Manager
Industry: Property
Where: Alexandria
Contract Type: Permanent
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Alexandria, Virginia |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $145,000–$160,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
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