Senior Project Manager, Design & Construction

Position Title – Senior Project Manager, Design & Construction

Location – Annapolis, Baltimore, Chicago (hybrid)

Job Summary

The Senior Project Manager, Design & Construction is a newly opened opportunity within a global transportation real estate investment firm with over 250 internal employees, $14B in AUB and 450 investments. The Senior Project Manager, Design & Construction is responsible for new industrial, distribution center, and transportation project developments, redevelopment, renovation projects, tenant improvement and capex projects with the company’s expanding Infrastructure Fund. This position is responsible for oversight of planning, approval, and execution of construction projects ranging from $1M to $250M per project. The Senior Project Manager of Design & Construction opportunity will offer a hybrid in office schedule based out the company’s Annapolis, MD, Baltimore, MD, or Chicago, IL offices and a comprehensive compensation plan comprised of a base salary in the $150,000 to $185,000 range, an annual bonus target of 15%-20%, and full suite of benefits. Ideal candidates will have 10 or more years of related experience in the construction and or project management field ideally focused within industrial, logistics, or transportation projects and must be flexible with nationwide travel at times up to 40%.

Job Description

• Collaborates with Development and Investment teams, Development Partners, Fund Managers, Asset Managers, Operations team, Property Management team, Design Team and General Contractors to advance company’s mission to build and manage best in class Airport Infrastructure assets.
• Responsible for all design and construction operations including overall planning, budgeting, cost control, schedules, construction techniques, value engineering, product quality, risk management, contract negotiation, design management, conflict resolution, and management of third parties for the assigned projects.
• Support internal clients/fund teams from acquisition/ground lease execution and due diligence through project completion.
• Plan, budget, and schedule projects, including ground-up developments, redevelopments, renovations, tenant improvements, and capital expenditure programs.
• Lead design and construction processes, including value engineering, cost control, quality assurance, risk management, and schedule adherence.
• Oversee vendor selection, negotiate contracts, and manage third-party performance.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, permitting, and municipal requirements.
• Coordinate with development, leasing, property management, and acquisitions teams to align designs with tenant, airport, and portfolio goals.
• Monitor construction progress through site inspections and ensure timely turnover and closeout.
• Develop accurate project budgets using historical and market data.
• Implement project controls to identify and resolve issues quickly.
• Maintain and report on project financials, including forecasts, cost tracking, and variance analysis.
• Oversee risk management practices, including due diligence reviews and pre-construction assessments.
• Maintain historical cost databases for continuous improvement and future planning.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration among design, construction, acquisitions, and operations teams.
• Facilitate project meetings, prepare RFPs, and coordinate all project documentation.
• Provide clear, timely status reports to stakeholders, including executives and fund teams.
• Uphold brand standards and integrate continuous improvement initiatives into project delivery.
• Represent company professionally in all interactions with clients, partners, and municipal entities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, engineering, real estate, or business.
• 10 - 15 years of progressive experience in construction and project management, preferably in the aviation or industrial sectors.
• Proficiency in project management and design software (e.g., Suretrak/P6, Procore, MS Project, CAD, Bluebeam).
• Self-motivated, strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work on a hybrid in office basis in Annapolis, MD, Baltimore, MD, or Chicago, IL offices as well as ability to travel nationally up to 40% as needed.