Sr. Project Manager - licensed

Senior Project Manager

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, highimpact projects and drive successful outcomes for our clients. This position requires a seasoned professional with advanced project management expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced, multistakeholder environment. The Senior Project Manager plays a critical role in ensuring projects meet schedule, budget, and quality expectations while upholding SSFM's commitment to innovation and community impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of largescale, multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans to ensure successful outcomes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, agency partners, and internal teams, ensuring timely communication and alignment.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and adapt to evolving project conditions.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and highperforming team environment while providing mentorship and professional guidance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and permitting requirements, including local Hawaii agency standards.
• Lead postproject reviews and drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and industry best practices.

Desired Competencies

• Strong leadership and decisionmaking skills with the ability to motivate, guide, and build trust within multidisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines, competing priorities, and complex project environments.
• Strategic and analytical thinking with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop sound solutions.
• Commitment to fostering a positive, collaborative, and solutionsoriented work culture.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Planning, or a related field from an accredited university. Licensure

• Active Professional Engineer (PE), Structural Engineer (SE), Registered Architect (RA), or AICP license strongly preferred.
• Candidates actively pursuing licensure may also be considered.

Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred or reuired within 6 months of employment.
• Additional certifications such as CCM or DOT Certification of Qualification may be required based on project type.

Experience

• 10 years of progressive project management experience, including leadership of largescale, multidisciplinary projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and develop highperforming project teams.
• Experience working with Hawaii regulatory agencies, permitting authorities, or infrastructure programs preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Indepth understanding of engineering, architectural, planning, or construction management principles.
• Strong familiarity with federal, state, and local codes, standards, and regulations.
• Knowledge of Hawaiispecific permitting and agency review processes is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with project management software, reporting tools, and collaborative platforms.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $150,000annually, commensurate with experience, licensure, and demonstrated leadership. SSFM provides multiple components that enhance total compensation:

• Profitsharing contributions to retirement plans.
• Yearend bonuses based on company and group performance.
• Workgroup profitability bonuses.
• Additional anniversary bonus programs.

Benefits Highlights

• Fully covered medical coverage for base plans.
• Paid time off that increases with tenure.
• Community Service PTO (16 hours annually).
• Professional and personal development programs, including reimbursement allowances.
• Charitable match program for eligible staff.

Why SSFM

• Lead highimpact infrastructure and communityfocused projects across Hawaii.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team that values innovation, collaboration, and cultural alignment.
• Grow your career in a firm that invests in people through training, mentorship, and longterm development.

SSFM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.