Project Manager

Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flextime & telecommuting

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to join our team in San Jose, CA. This hybrid role requires leading a project team, managing planning and implementation for large-scale K-12 education programs, and driving outcomes in schedule, budget, and quality.

The role emphasizes client advisory, staff development, and collaboration with JV partners and consultants. The company offers comprehensive benefits, growth opportunities, and a strong commitment to inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, economics, finance, urban planning, or real estate management preferred.
• Minimum five years managing projects related to B&D’s markets and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in program/construction management preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team for planning and implementation of large-scale K-12 Education programs.
• Manage budgets, master schedules, and QA/QC activities.
• Coordinate internal and external project staff to meet goals and deliverables.
• Develop client deliverables including reports, budgets, and schedules.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, economics, finance, urban planning, or real estate management

Job description

Working at B&D means more than just having a job; it means building a career. Explore a future with B&D, which offers exceptional benefits, a collaborative multidisciplinary approach, an inclusive environment, and ample opportunities for career advancement.

Brailsford & Dunlavey and PMA have integrated hiring operations after our recent merger . Explore all of our open opportunities below.

Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D) is seeking a Project Manager to join our team in San Fransico.

This is a hybrid role based in San Jose, CA.

The Opportunity

At Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), we lead the planning, development, and management of the places that shape and strengthen communities—where people live, learn, work, and innovate. B&D partners with institutions, municipalities, and organizations to deliver complex real estate and capital projects through strategic advisory and program management services across the full project lifecycle.

B&D recently joined forces with Project Management Advisors (PMA), bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. Together, the combined firm offers expanded capabilities across industries and end-to-end project delivery—from early-stage strategy through design, construction, and occupancy.

The Project Manager leads a project team to perform planning and implementation activities for large-scale K-12 Education programs. The Project Manager is responsible for driving the actual project outcomes. Deliverables for planning and implementation assignments include stakeholder engagements, architectural program analysis, project scope management, development and management of project budgets, construction monitoring, A&E solicitation management, master schedule management, contract administration, and quality control.

How You'll Contribute

Supports Senior Project Manager/Deputy Director/Director, or Project Executive within a large-scale program with the management of a portfolio of assignments serving as the Client’s “trusted advisor” focused on the achievement of project goals for schedule, budget, and quality, and providing critical thinking and analyses to ensure quality client advice.

Takes full project-management responsibility for medium- to large-scale planning assignments of over $5M in total project cost.

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

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

Participates in staff development, mentoring, and training of staff under 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 (if applicable).

Participates in business development (farming) activities, including:

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

Participating in strategic planning for respective operating group, attending farming meetings, developing proposal materials, and attending interviews; and/or

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

Under the direction of the Practice Group Leader and Industry Leadership, participates in the advancement of quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) and training programs for the firm, targeted at consistent review and improvement of industry-specific methodologies and practices.

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

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, economics, finance, urban planning, or real estate management is preferred.
• Minimum of five years managing projects related to B&D’s markets, as well as multiple projects simultaneously.
• Professional experience in program management/construction management is preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Excellent team and project leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to be productive in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional work environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent group facilitation and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Understanding of real estate, finance, and accounting principles.
• 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 team members.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds.

Why People Choose B&D

Impactful Mission

Be part of meaningful work that helps shape the places where people live, learn, heal, work, and connect.

Learning & Growth

We invest in mentorship, leadership development, and continuous learning at every stage of your career.

Strong Culture

Entrepreneurial thinking, collaboration, intellectual curiosity, integrity, and excellence drive how we work together.

Robust Benefits

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, professional development support, paid time off, and more.

This role's target base annual salary range is currently $100,000-$130,000. 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 unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, relevant education, experience, certifications, candidate abilities, and pay relative to other team members.

The company benefits listed above are a summary of the benefits. Specific details, availability, and eligibility requirements apply in accordance with company policies.

Brailsford & Dunlavey Inc. 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, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

Each person who joins the B&D team has demonstrated excellence in his or her field.

We recruit project managers, construction managers, planners, architects, economists, finance specialists, management consultants, and other experts. The merging of these diverse skill sets and backgrounds helps us meet—and often exceed—our firm’s goals. We are committed to every employee’s rapid professional development and provide many opportunities for everyone to stretch their intellectual capacities.

“I appreciate B&D’s commitment to inclusivity. As a woman in the real estate development space, all too often, I’m the only minority or woman in the room. It feels great to know that I have the B&D family behind me to make me feel appreciated.”

B&D Employee

OUR COMMITMENT

B&D’s benefits are second to none in any industry.

We believe that a comprehensive benefits package is critical to supporting our employees’ personal and family needs, and demonstrates our true commitment to work-life balance.

Whether you are looking for a company that shares the burden of health care costs, permits occasional working-from-home flexibility, or invests heavily into each employee’s 401(k), B&D delivers a complete package.

B&D provides a complete package to our full-time employees.

• 100% company-paid medical, prescription, and dental insurance premiums for employees and their children
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
• Company-paid contributions to 401(k) retirement accounts
• Flextime and telecommuting
• Parental leave
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Adoption assistance program
• Reimbursement for professional memberships/certifications
• Learning & Development department dedicated to providing in-house training
• Employee assistance program
• Corporate fitness center access at most locations
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Wellness Committee and wellness-based programming

Our collaborative approach relies on passionate and ambitious individuals.

Each B&D employee embodies these attributes:

• Willing to take intellectual, emotional, & financial risks
• Committed to excellence for excellence’s sake
• Predisposed to initiate deliberate, disciplined action
• Intellectually curious
• Of high personal integrity
• Ambitious for the firm
• Engaging
• Able to endure to achieve excellence

INCLUSION

We are invested in providing an inclusive environment where everyone has a voice.

Throughout B&D’s history, firm leaders have shown a commitment to creating positive, inclusive, and diverse environments for both our client communities as well as the firm. Inclusion is an essential part of our purpose.

In addition to making concerted efforts to hire and retain a diverse group of employees, we have an active Inclusion Committee that is dedicated to ensuring we all feel connected and included at B&D. As a firm, we are examining our biases together, which makes us all better and allows us to make smarter decisions for our clients. Working for B&D means making inclusion a top priority in your day-to-day words and actions.

FOSTERING DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Employee Resource Group (ERG)

At B&D, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. This is why we are proud to have an Employee Resource Group, which was formed organically through the efforts of many individuals passionate about equity in the workplace.

In the true spirit of inclusion, this group is open to all employees. The ERG meets regularly to discuss issues, host events, provide peer support and advise HR and senior leadership on matters related to the workplace and the broader community. Our ERG helps expand representation to include new perspectives at all levels of the organization. Interest groups represented within our ERG include, but are not limited to, LGBTQ+ employees, black employees, women employees, employees who are parents, health and wellness initiatives, and more.

Read Paul & Chris's statement on B&D's commitment to inclusion

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