Senior Construction Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Long-term career growth

Job summary

Hughes Marino is seeking a Senior PM to serve as the owner’s representative for defense tech projects in Washington, DC. This high-visibility role involves overseeing complex construction projects, managing project teams, and maintaining client advocacy throughout the process.

Qualified candidates will have 7-10 years of experience, preferably in a client-side PM role, and must possess strong communication skills and knowledge of project management tools. A competitive salary ranging from $150,000 - $190,000 is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of construction project management experience required.
• Proven ability to manage vendors and design teams.
• Must be local to Washington, DC metro area.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle owner’s rep/third-party PM for multiple projects.
• Develop project budgets and schedules independently.
• Mentor and manage internal Hughes Marino PMs.

Skills

Construction project management

Design-Build experience

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Job description

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, advocate, and 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 close-out
• 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 close-out, 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
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hughes Marino is an equal opportunity employer.