Job Description
Senior Project Manager
Lead high-profile corporate interior projects across the DMV. Join a growing firm with autonomy, visibility, and bonus potential.
About Our Client
Our client is a respected consulting firm that partners with organizations to deliver complex construction and real estate projects from concept through completion. Their collaborative, entrepreneurial environment offers exposure to diverse projects, direct access to leadership, and strong opportunities for professional growth.
Job Description
The Senior Project Manager will:
- Lead multiple projects simultaneously from pre-construction through closeout.
- Serve as the primary client contact and trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, procurement, and risk mitigation efforts.
- Coordinate RFQ and RFP processes and support contract negotiations to maximize client value.
- Direct contractors, consultants, vendors, and project teams to ensure successful execution.
- Facilitate project meetings and drive alignment, accountability, and decision-making.
- Maintain project documentation including meeting minutes, financial tracking, due diligence materials, and project records.
- Review and approve invoices, purchase orders, and change orders.
- Prepare and present project status reports, financial updates, risk assessments, and key performance metrics.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners, and stakeholders.
- Support business development by identifying opportunities, attending networking events, and leveraging industry relationships.
- Collaborate with leadership on proposals, interviews, presentations, and project pursuits.
- Mentor and support junior team members while fostering a high-performing culture.
- Contribute to revenue goals and overall firm performance objectives.
- Travel regularly throughout the DC Metro area to project sites and client meetings.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Senior Project Manager should have:
- Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in construction project management, owner's representation, general contracting, commercial real estate development, or a related industry.
- Strong background managing corporate office projects within the DMV market, including law firms, technology companies, associations, and non-profit organizations.
- Experience independently leading projects and managing executive-level client relationships.
- Ability to manage 3 to 6 projects concurrently, depending on size and complexity.
- Strong understanding of planning, design, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, construction, and project closeout.
- Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings, including furniture plans.
- Established network within the DMV AEC industry and ability to identify new business opportunities.
- Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and presentation skills.
- High proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam.
- Driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout the DC Metro area.
- Must currently reside within the DMV region; relocation assistance is not available.
- Willingness to work a hybrid schedule with Monday through Thursday in-office or on-site and Friday remote.
- Successful completion of a background check.
What's on Offer
The Senior Project Manager will:
- Receive a competitive base salary of $145,000-$165,000 plus annual performance-based bonus opportunity.
- Work on a diverse portfolio of prestigious projects across multiple sectors rather than being limited to one niche.
- Gain direct exposure to senior leadership in a boutique environment where your contributions have visible impact.
- Enjoy outstanding benefits including 100% employee-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with 4% match, PTO, and professional development support.
- Build your career in a firm that values autonomy, entrepreneurship, client relationships, and long-term growth opportunities.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Alexandria, Virginia |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $145,000–$165,000 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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