Senior Construction Project Manager

hughesmarino; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hughes Marino invites applications for a Senior Construction Project Manager to join our Washington, DC metro team. You will serve as the owner's representative on complex, mission-critical projects, ensuring the client's budget, schedule, and goals are met.

Travel to project sites is expected, and a Bachelors degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture is preferred. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits within Hughes Marino's growth-focused environment, with opportunities to lead

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of construction project management experience, ideally in owner's rep or client-side PM roles.
• Design-Build experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage external vendors and design teams while leading internal staff.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) with C-suite stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle owner's representative oversight on multiple concurrent projects from programming through closeout.
• Manage day-to-day project execution with accountability to client's executives.
• Develop and steward budgets, schedules, and milestones independent of GC or design teams.
• Assemble and lead project teams: architects, engineers, GCs, specialty contractors.
• Mentor and manage up to two internal Hughes Marino PMs or project engineers.
• Review change orders, oversee invoicing, TI allowances, and closeout from owner's perspective.
• Review lease and Work Letter provisions in coordination with brokerage team.
• Collaborate with advisors and client stakeholders as requirements evolve.

Job description

About Hughes Marino

Hughes Marino is a nationally recognized, award-winning corporate real estate advisory firm specializing in representing occupiers, never landlords. Our Program, Project & Construction Management practice serves as owner's representative and third-party PM for some of the most dynamic companies in the country, guiding clients through complex projects with independent, conflict-free expertise.

We are currently seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to join our Washington, DC metro team, engaged in an exciting long-term opportunity supporting a confidential, high-growth defense technology client.

The Role

As Senior PM, you will serve as Hughes Marino's owner's representative on the ground, acting as the trusted extension of our defense tech client's internal team. You'll be their eyes, their advocate, and their expert across all facets of construction. This is not a GC or developer role. You will hold the client's interests exclusively, managing the full project team on their behalf and ensuring every decision serves their goals, budget, and timeline.

This is a high-visibility position with direct exposure to client executives and real ownership of outcomes.

What You'll Own

• Full lifecycle owner's rep / third-party PM oversight of multiple concurrent commercial and specialty construction projects, from programming and design through construction completion and closeout
• Day-to-day management of complex, mission-critical projects on behalf of the client, with direct accountability to their executive stakeholders
• Development and stewardship of project budgets, schedules, and client-directed milestones, independent of GC or design team interests
• Assembly, procurement, and leadership of full project teams on the client's behalf: architects, engineers, GCs, and specialty contractors
• Mentorship and management of up to two internal Hughes Marino PMs or project engineers
• Change order review and negotiation, invoicing oversight, TI allowance reimbursement, and project closeout, all from the owner's perspective
• Lease and Work Letter review for construction-related provisions in coordination with Hughes Marino's brokerage team
• Ongoing collaboration with Hughes Marino advisors and client stakeholders as project requirements evolve

What We're Looking For

• 7-10 years of construction project management experience, ideally with time spent in an owner's rep, third-party PM, or client-side PM role
• Candidates coming from GC or subcontractor backgrounds are welcome, but must demonstrate a genuine shift to owner-side advocacy and perspective
• Design-Build experience strongly preferred -- candidates with this background will be prioritized
• Proven ability to manage and hold accountable external vendors and design teams while simultaneously leading internal junior staff
• Highly proficient in Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Project
• Sharp communicator, written and verbal, comfortable presenting to and advising C-suite stakeholders
• Self-directed, deadline-driven, and adaptable across multiple active projects in a fast-moving environment
• Local candidates only: Washington, DC metro area

Compensation & Details

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience ranging from $150,000-$190,000
• Competitive benefits package and long-term career growth within Hughes Marino
• Regular travel to project sites as required
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Hughes Marino is an equal opportunity employer