Senior Project Manager (Workplace Project Management Advisory)

Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc.; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Telecommuting

Job summary

Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), now including PMA, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our San Francisco team in a hybrid role. You will lead workplace and tenant improvement projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver on time and within budget.

You will work closely with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and internal colleagues to align with business and workplace objectives, ensuring quality and strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in real estate development, construction management, project management, owner's representation, or related field.
• Significant experience managing corporate workplace, tenant improvement, office renovation, or commercial interiors projects.
• Experience serving as an Owner's Representative or Project Manager representing corporate, institutional, developer, or investor clients.
• Experience leading projects through planning, design, construction, and occupancy.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key contact between clients and project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead workplace, tenant improvement, office renovation, relocation, and capital improvement projects from planning through design, construction, and occupancy.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities within a complex corporate workplace environment.
• Coordinate and lead regular project and design meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Document discussions, track action items, and maintain accountability across project teams.
• Review project requirements, program objectives, and workplace standards and confirm their incorporation into project deliverables.
• Coordinate design, construction, and consultant procurement activities.
• Support contract development, review, negotiation, and administration for project-related agreements.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets, schedules, reporting tools, and project controls.
• Evaluate potential changes to project scope, budget, schedule, and overall project objectives.
• Analyze project budgets and schedules and identify potential impacts to financial, operational, and workplace objectives.
• Participate in value engineering discussions and evaluate project alternatives with clients and project teams.

Skills

Client relationship management

Stakeholder coordination

Budgeting & scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field

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.

Senior Project Manager (Workplace Project Management Advisory)

Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), which now includes Project Management Advisors (PMA), is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team in San Francisco.

This is a hybrid role based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced project management professional to support a globally recognized technology client across a complex portfolio of workplace, tenant improvement, renovation, relocation, and capital projects.

The ideal candidate brings significant experience managing corporate workplace and tenant improvement projects and is comfortable working in complex, fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders and concurrent projects. This individual will work closely with client leadership, workplace and facilities teams, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other project partners to deliver high-quality projects that align with business, operational, and workplace objectives.

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.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will manage workplace and tenant improvement projects from planning through design, construction, and occupancy. You will serve as a key point of contact for the client and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with client goals and workplace standards.

How You'll Contribute

• Serve as a key point of contact between clients and project teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead workplace, tenant improvement, office renovation, relocation, and capital improvement projects from planning through design, construction, and occupancy
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities within a complex corporate workplace environment
• Coordinate and lead regular project and design meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders
• Document discussions, track action items, and maintain accountability across project teams
• Review project requirements, program objectives, and workplace standards and confirm their incorporation into project deliverables
• Coordinate design, construction, and consultant procurement activities
• Support contract development, review, negotiation, and administration for project-related agreements
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets, schedules, reporting tools, and project controls
• Evaluate potential changes to project scope, budget, schedule, and overall project objectives
• Analyze project budgets and schedules and identify potential impacts to financial, operational, and workplace objectives
• Participate in value engineering discussions and evaluate project alternatives with clients and project teams
• Build strong partnerships with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders
• Collaborate with clients and project teams to identify risks, resolve issues, and maintain project momentum
• Manage projects within active and occupied environments, coordinating phasing and implementation strategies to minimize disruption to ongoing business operations
• Monitor construction activities and confirm alignment with design intent, contract requirements, schedules, and quality standards
• Review construction documentation and observe and report on construction progress and project-related issues
• Support project closeout, turnover, occupancy, and transition activities
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers
• Contribute to business development initiatives through client relationship management, networking, proposals, and interview participation

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in real estate development, construction management, project management, owner's representation, or a related field
• Significant experience managing corporate workplace, tenant improvement, office renovation, or commercial interiors projects
• Experience serving as an Owner's Representative or Project Manager representing the interests of corporate, institutional, developer, or investor clients
• Experience leading projects through planning, design, construction, and occupancy
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects within a complex workplace environment preferred
• Experience working with technology companies or other sophisticated corporate environments preferred
• Experience managing projects within active or occupied environments
• Strong understanding of workplace projects, tenant improvements, design and construction processes, project controls, documentation, and sequencing
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, reporting tools, and project controls
• Ability to interpret architectural, engineering, and construction documentation
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, permitting, and occupancy requirements
• Experience supporting procurement, contracts, consultant coordination, and construction administration
• Strong communication and relationship management skills with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or a related field preferred

What Sets You Apart

• You are a proactive self-starter who takes ownership of project outcomes
• You understand the unique challenges of corporate workplace and tenant improvement projects
• You are comfortable managing multiple projects and navigating complex stakeholder groups
• You bring strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to client and team interactions
• You have a polished and professional presence and communicate effectively with both project teams and senior stakeholders
• You are highly organized and detail-oriented when managing project information, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• You understand how to balance business needs, workplace objectives, employee experience, design quality, and project constraints
• You have experience working in environments where quality, design, execution, and attention to detail are held to a high standard
• You approach challenges with curiosity and a solution-oriented mindset
• You are comfortable collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and with senior client stakeholders
• You demonstrate professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and accountability
• You are adaptable and thrive in complex, evolving project environments
• You enjoy building strong client relationships and contributing to a collaborative team culture
• You are motivated by delivering high-quality workplace projects that support business growth and employee experience

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.

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

Brailsford & Dunlavey is an Aff… and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [e-mail].