Project Manager (00521)

PMA has immediate openings for a full-time, multi-year Project Manager / Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) supporting major building rehabilitation, sustainability, and/or new construction projects within the transportation, maritime, and aviation sectors in the metro Boston area. The successful candidate will join PMA’s established OPM team and will work primarily on-site. This role is responsible for managing multiple projects through the full lifecycle—from planning and procurement through design, construction, and closeout.This is a multi-year, full-time assignment based at the client's office. A hybrid work schedule may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis with strong client influence.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Leads multiple capital improvement projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, from inception through closeout.
• Prepares, coordinates, and reviews Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for design consultants, engineering services, and general contractors.
• Supports client leadership in the solicitation, procurement, evaluation, and selection process for A/E and construction services.
• Provides technical and professional assistance in ranking and evaluating proposals, including leading or supporting interview and selection processes.
• Drives contract and fee negotiations with architects/engineers (A/Es) and general contractors (GCs).
• Collaborates with design consultants during the design phase to ensure conformance with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manages consultant, contractor, and engineering services during the construction phase, maintaining alignment with project goals and client expectations.
• Coordinates and secures all necessary internal and external project approvals, permits, and stakeholder sign-offs.
• Manages communications and expectations across all key stakeholder groups, including client personnel, regulatory agencies, third-party partners, and community stakeholders.
• Provides supervision, direction, and mentorship to assistant project managers, resident engineers, field staff, and support personnel.
• Maintains responsibility for managing the project schedule and project budget in tandem, ensuring adherence throughout all project phases.
• Routinely follows up on outstanding action items, tracks progress, and ensures timely resolution of project issues.
• Attends client and project team meetings; prepares meeting minutes, reports, presentations, and project communication documents.
• Prepares and presents periodic progress reports, status updates, and project documentation to client leadership.
• Performs other related duties as required to support the client and overall project success.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field required.
• 4+ years of experience supporting design and construction projects as part of a project management or OPM team.
• Strong understanding of project design and construction processes required; experience with Massachusetts transportation, aviation, or maritime programs preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of the Massachusetts public bidding process and applicable public bidding laws (e.g., MGL Ch. 25A, 149, 149A) strongly preferred.
• Ability to work full time, Monday through Friday, as required by client commitments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong proficiency in interpreting plans and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized, manage competing priorities, and drive multiple action items simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Excel, MS Teams, and SharePoint required.
• Working knowledge of PMWeb or Procore preferred.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 or similar scheduling software preferred.
• Ability to pass a security background check required.
• Strong client-service orientation, with the ability to represent PMA professionally within a large, multi-stakeholder environment.

Additional Requirements Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen. Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form. About PMA At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.   We are committed to a culture of equity, d