Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Brailsford and Dunlavey is seeking a highly skilled senior project manager to join our growing team in Oakland, CA. Are you someone who prides themselves on being resourceful, ambitious, and disciplined? Are you driven by intellectual curiosity and in pursuit of a more challenging and rewarding career path? If these qualities align with your values, B&D might just be the ideal place for you!

This position will be fully on-site in Oakland, CA. Candidates must have their own reliable daily transportation.

Position Requirements

The senior project manager will provide management oversight and lead an established program management team responsible for delivering implementation activities for a prominent K-12 school district in the Bay Area. The senior project manager will be the primary interface with the client and is responsible for effectively managing that relationship, as well as engaging and managing the program’s subcontractor teams. Program assignments may include monthly schedule management and reporting, cost estimating, construction monitoring, constructability reviews, budget reconciliations, project documentation, public approvals and permitting, A&E selection management, schedule compliance, budget management, contract administration, quality control, and overseeing a team of 5 individuals.

Position Responsibilities

Supports Program Director within a large-scale program with the management of a portfolio of assignments at the highest levels of complexity serving as client’s “trusted advisor” focused on achievement of project goals for schedule, budget and quality, and providing critical thinking and analyses to ensure quality client advice. Takes primary management responsibility for large-scale implementation assignments of over $75MM in total project costs.

Directs or develops client deliverables, including written reports, presentations, budgets, schedules, program, etc. that are tailored to meet client’s desired outcomes and scope requirements.

Coordinates and directs the day-to-day activities of assigned project staff, both internal (B&D staff) and external (JV partners, subconsultants, architects, and builders) to achieve project goals and objectives.

Participates in development, mentoring, and training of project staff under senior project manager’s direction; and provides input on annual performance reviews for those staff.

Directs or develops monthly client billings and ensures timely collection of receivables.

Participates in business development (farming) activities, including:

Serves as the client’s “trusted advisor” thus focused on additional services/repeat projects.

Participates in strategic planning for respective operating group, attending farming meetings, developing proposal materials, and attending interviews.

Presenting to students, industry groups or conferences, and developing thought-leadership materials all with an eye towards being viewed as a “visible expert” in respective industry market.

Participates in advancement of quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) and training programs for the sphere and firm-wide, targeted at consistent review and improvement of industry-specific methodologies and practices.

Performs other duties as assigned with the effort and skills required to contribute to B&D’s continued growth.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The senior project manager will manage a team of project staff.

Position Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, business, finance, urban planning, real estate management, or related field.

Minimum ten years full-time pre-design and implementation experience with large-scale construction programs.

K-12 educational projects experience required.

Reliable transportation, primarily on-site position.

Valid drivers license

Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Ability to successfully manage multiple projects of significant scale.

Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and construction managers at one time.

Ability to be productive in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional work environment.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.

Demonstrated commitment to client satisfaction and ethical business practices.

Proven adaptability, flexibility, and creativity.

Demonstrated ability to thrive within a team structure.

Aptitude and desire for mentoring and training analysts.

Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, gender identity, cultural, disability and ethical backgrounds.

Light to moderate bending, crouching, and stooping (filing)

Why work with us?

We lead the planning, development, and management of the places that shape and strengthen our communities. At B&D, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the communities around you while advancing your career. We strongly believe that for you to invest your career in us, we must also invest in YOU. That's why B&D offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% company-paid medical, prescription, and dental insurance premiums for employees and their children. Our benefits package also includes vision insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid time off, employee assistant programs, cell phone reimbursement, and many more! Additionally, at B&D, we prioritize growth opportunities, diversity and inclusion, mentorship programs, and work/life balance. Does it get better than this? We don't think so, and if you agree, we encourage you to apply with us today. We are excited to meet you.

The base annual salary range for this role is currently $150-170K. Pay scales are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.

Brailsford & Dunlavey is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Brailsford & Dunlavey participates in e-verify.