Professional Project Manager - Senior

Dewberry is seeking an experienced Professional Project Manager - Senior Level to support a high-profile federal client.  

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.  

The Professional Project Manager – Senior Level will manage and lead a staff responsible for individual, multi-disciplined real estate project solutions for clients, with direct accountability for project delivery. This role requires exceptional communication, financial, and analytical expertise, with the ability to interpret complex business and financial information, develop budgets and forecasts, and deliver clear recommendations that influence client outcomes. The ideal candidate can effectively communicate with senior leaders, clients, and stakeholders through strong writing, presentations, and negotiation skills. Success in this position also depends on advanced problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to support complex real estate or business decisions.

This position is full-time at federal client site with travel required up to one week per month.  

• Top Secret clearance required; must be valid and maintained throughout the term of employment.
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) from college or university in a technical area of study, or 14 years’ experience in lieu of a degree. 
• Minimum ten (10) years of related experience and/or training in architecture, construction, engineering, design, facilities management, real estate management, et al 
• PMP (US and/or Canada) and LEED AP preferred. 
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents. 
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues. 
• Ability to write clear and effective reports, manuals, speeches, and articles. 
• Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups. 
• Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action. 
• Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate complex figures. Ability to forecast and prepare budgets. Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports. 
• Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. 
• Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment. 
• Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the client and Dewberry. 
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to read and understand architectural drawings. 
• Knowledge in MS Project, leases, contracts, and construction practices. 
• Decisions made with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, organizational policies, and business practices to achieve general results. Responsible for setting department deadlines. 

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and monthly stipend.  Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company and individual performance. Certain positions are also eligible to receive overtime pay, whereas all non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime (subject to approval).

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

Join Dewberry and be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. Apply today and take your career to the next level!

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

The projected range for this position is $108-188K annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly. These ranges are for DC only.