Senior Construction Project Manager

Hughes Marino; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Travel to project sites

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Hughes Marino is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager with SCIF experience to join the Washington, DC team. You will act as the client's trusted extension, guiding complex commercial projects from programming through completion.

This role requires 7–10 years of PM experience, Design-Build familiarity, and proven leadership of vendors and internal staff. Regular travel to project sites is expected and the position offers long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of construction project management experience.
• Experience as an owner's representative or client-side PM.
• Design-Build experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage external vendors and design teams while leading internal staff.
• Proficient in Bluebeam, Excel, Word and MS Project.
• Strong communication with C-suite stakeholders.
• Local candidates in Washington, DC metro area.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle on multiple projects as owner’s rep from programming to closeout.
• Manage day-to-day operations on mission-critical projects with executive accountability.
• Develop and steward budgets, schedules, milestones aligned with client goals.
• Assemble and lead project teams including architects, engineers, GCs and contractors.
• Mentor up to two Hughes Marino PMs or project engineers.
• Review change orders, oversee invoicing and TI allowances.
• Review leases and work letters with brokerage team.
• Collaborate with advisors and client stakeholders as requirements evolve.

Skills

Owner's representation

Construction project management

Client-side PM

Design-Build experience

Vendor management

Communications to C-suite

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Engineering / Architecture

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

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 with SCIF experience to join our Washington, DC team, engaged in an exciting long-term opportunity supporting a confidential, high-growth 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 robotics and advanced manufacturing 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 rep / third-party PM oversight of multiple concurrent commercial construction projects, from programming and design through construction completion and closeout
• Day-to-day management of complex, mission-critical projects on behalf of clients, 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 and surrounding metro area

Compensation & Details

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience ranging from $150,000 to $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.