Position Summary
PMA Consultants is seeking an experienced PMT Director to lead an integrated owner’s Project Management Team (PMT) supporting a large, multi-year capital project at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). This position will provide overall leadership and accountability for the delivery of a new systems-intensive catering and industrial facility utilizing Progressive Design-Build.
The PMT Director will serve as the client’s day-to-day owner’s representative and lead the project through planning and mobilization, procurement, design, construction, commissioning, operational readiness and transition, cutover, and closeout. The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience delivering complex capital projects involving multiple stakeholders, specialized building systems, operational constraints, and integrated facility requirements.
This dedicated, full-time position will provide strategic direction to the PMT and serve as the primary interface with project leadership, technical teams, operational stakeholders, airport representatives, and authorities having jurisdiction.
Note: This opportunity is available at multiple levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and alignment with business needs. We are committed to providing fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.
Position Responsibilities
- Lead the integrated Project Management Team throughout the full project lifecycle, from mobilization and project definition through procurement, design, construction, commissioning, operational readiness, cutover, and closeout.
- Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan and Project Management Plan, including project governance, delegated authority, escalation protocols, and change control.
- Provide overall leadership for PMT staffing, subconsultants, performance, quality, and continuity.
- Exercise delegated authority and elevate reserved matters for appropriate decision-making, including contingency use, change orders, budget and milestone changes, and material design decisions.
- Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, including real estate, operations, catering, IT, security, legal, procurement, airport representatives, and authorities having jurisdiction.
- Identify project cost, schedule, and execution risks and develop decision-ready recommendations, mitigation strategies, and recovery options.
- Lead executive-level reporting and stakeholder communications to maintain alignment on project status, risks, decisions, and priorities.
- Oversee project readiness through commissioning, operational transition, and cutover and lead development of the final go/no-go recommendation.
- Represent and lead the project team during proposal interviews, presentations, and case-study exercises, as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications
- 15+ years of experience managing large, complex capital projects, including senior-level owner’s representative, program management, or project management leadership.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business, or a related field is preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Demonstrated leadership of Progressive Design-Build or similarly collaborative project delivery methods on projects of comparable complexity.
- Experience delivering projects within active airports or similarly operationally constrained environments where ongoing operations must be maintained.
- Working knowledge of airport land-lease requirements, permitting and coordination with authorities having jurisdiction, and CEQA/FAA coordination.
- Experience with commissioning, operational readiness and transition, and operational cutover.
- Demonstrated ability to lead integrated, multi-firm teams and communicate effectively with executive leadership and diverse stakeholders.
- Experience with SFO or major capital projects within the San Francisco Bay Area is strongly preferred.
- PE, RA, PMP, CCM, or equivalent professional credential is preferred.
Additional Requirements
Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.
About PMA
At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.
We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.
We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.
As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”
PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
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