Senior Federal Project Manager – Real Estate & Construction

Dewberry; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking an experienced Professional Project Manager - Senior for a federal client engagement. The role is full-time and site-based in Huntsville, requiring strong leadership, financial acumen, and a track record of delivering complex real estate projects.

You will manage a staff, develop budgets and forecasts, and present to senior leaders while maintaining security clearances. Travel up to one week per month may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) in a technical area or 14 years' experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum ten (10) years of related architecture, construction, engineering, design, facilities or real estate experience.
• Top Secret clearance required; must be valid and maintained throughout employment.
• PMP and LEED AP preferred.
• Ability to understand, analyze, and interpret complex business documents.
• Ability to respond to sensitive issues effectively.
• Ability to write clear reports, manuals, speeches, and articles.
• Ability to deliver persuasive presentations to executives, clients and public groups.
• Ability to motivate and negotiate with key employees, management, and clients.
• Knowledge of financial terms, forecasting, and financial analysis; ability to prepare reports.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with strategic problem-solving for complex environments.
• Knowledge of MS Project, leases, contracts, and construction practices; read architectural drawings.
• Decision-making with understanding of procedures and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a staff delivering multi-disciplined real estate project solutions for clients.
• Develop budgets and forecasts; interpret financial information and provide clear recommendations.
• Communicate with senior leaders, clients, and stakeholders through reports and presentations.
• Travel up to one week per month to client sites; ensure project delivery and quality.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

PMP certification

LEED AP

Budget forecasting

Financial analysis

Presentation skills

Negotiation

MS Project

Reading drawings

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

14 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dewberry is seeking an experienced Professional Project Manager - Senior for a federal client engagement. The role is full-time and site-based in Huntsville, requiring strong leadership, financial acumen, and a track record of delivering complex real estate projects.

You will manage a staff, develop budgets and forecasts, and present to senior leaders while maintaining security clearances. Travel up to one week per month may be required.