Location: Philadelphia, PA   Specialization:

Overview

We are representing a well-established, employee-owned engineering and consulting firm seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex institutional and transportation facilities projects across Pennsylvania.

This is a high-impact, owner’s representative role focused on overseeing planning, design, and construction activities for major public-sector projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in construction phase services, project oversight, and stakeholder coordination, along with the ability to operate at a strategic level while keeping projects on track.

If you enjoy being the person who keeps projects moving, solves problems before they escalate, and operates at a high level without being stuck in the weeds, this is a unique opportunity to step into a visible and growing role.

What You’ll Be Doing

Project Leadership & Oversight

  • Act as an Owner’s Representative overseeing multiple facility projects from planning through construction

  • Provide high-level guidance and direction to project teams, including design consultants and contractors

  • Lead efforts related to:

    • Bid evaluations

    • Cost estimating

    • Constructability and value engineering

    • Change order review and negotiation

    • Scheduling and risk management

  • Prepare executive-level reports, decision summaries, and project updates

  • Ensure projects are delivered in compliance with contract requirements, design intent, and regulatory standards

  • Monitor project performance related to cost, schedule, and quality, proactively identifying and resolving issues

Construction & Program Management

  • Review and evaluate CM/CI proposals and support contract negotiations on behalf of the owner

  • Lead risk mitigation strategies and issue resolution across stakeholders

  • Maintain program dashboards and reporting metrics

  • Support program-level initiatives including:

    • Facility condition assessments

    • State of good repair evaluations

    • Best practices development

    • Historical cost tracking

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Serve as a key point of contact for clients and public agencies

  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships

  • Participate in client meetings, presentations, and strategic discussions

  • Provide insight and expertise to support future project pursuits

Leadership & Team Development

  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level staff

  • Support hiring, onboarding, and team development efforts

  • Help establish and refine construction management processes and best practices

  • Contribute to building a high-performing, collaborative team environment

What Makes This Role Different

  • Owner-side role with influence over project outcomes

  • Focus on major transportation and transit-related facilities projects

  • Opportunity to help grow and shape a construction management practice

  • Strong backlog of work and long-term stability

  • High visibility within the organization and with clients

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in facilities design and/or construction management

  • Strong background in public-sector projects, ideally transportation or institutional facilities

  • Experience managing projects through bid and construction phases

  • Solid understanding of:

    • Construction contracts

    • Procurement methods

    • Change orders and risk management

  • Experience working directly with owners, consultants, and contractors

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Preferred:

  • PE and/or CCM

  • Experience with multi-prime or public procurement environments

  • Familiarity with tools such as Bluebeam, CAD, or Revit

Additional Details

  • Hybrid work environment with collaboration in the Philadelphia office

  • Project site visits and client meetings as needed

  • Strong organizational and communication skills are critical for success in this role

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $150,000 – $200,000

  • Bonus: ~10% annual bonus

  • Comprehensive benefits package including:

    • Health, dental, and vision insurance

    • 401(k) and employee ownership opportunities

    • Paid time off and holidays

    • Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Why This Opportunity

This is an opportunity to step into a high-level, strategic role where you are not buried in design or field work, but instead are driving the success of complex infrastructure projects from a leadership perspective.

For the right individual, this role offers a clear path to long-term growth, leadership, and influence within a well-respected organization.