Senior Project Manager - Federal A/E

SMMA•Watertown, MA

1d•$110,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SMMA is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Federal A/E to help lead and grow our work in the federal government market. This is a strategic role for a licensed architect or engineer who brings strong project management discipline, client trust, and experience leading complex, multidisciplinary design projects. SMMA has a long history of designing secure, technically advanced, and mission-driven environments for government clients, including military training centers, workplaces, laboratories, and specialized facilities supporting research, education, innovation, and public service. As we continue to invest in this market, we are seeking a project leader who can strengthen delivery while contributing to the thoughtful growth of our federal practice. This role is ideal for a project leader who wants to continue delivering complex work while having greater influence over how projects are executed and how a growing federal practice takes shape. This role is part of SMMA’s continued investment in federal and public-sector work. The successful candidate will help strengthen how we pursue, plan, and deliver this work across an integrated firm of architects, engineers, planners, designers, and technical specialists. This is an opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility while helping shape a growing area of the firm within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field
Active professional licensure as a Registered Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE)
Approximately 10+ years of experience in the A/E industry
Demonstrated experience managing complex, multidisciplinary design projects
Experience leading teams and coordinating across disciplines and stakeholders
Strong understanding of project management fundamentals: scope, fee, schedule, staffing, budget, risk, and quality
Experience with federal, public-sector, institutional, infrastructure, or similarly complex projects
Strong written, verbal, and client-facing communication skills
Ability to travel to project sites and client locations as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience with federal agencies such as USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, GSA, VA, National Guard, etc.
Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and federal design standards
Experience with IDIQ, MATOC, SATOC, or design-build delivery
Experience supporting proposals, interviews, and pursuit strategy
Familiarity with secure or clearance-sensitive project environments
PMP, DBIA, LEED, CQM-C, or similar credentials

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary A/E teams through planning, design, documentation, construction administration, and project closeout
Serve as a primary client-facing leader for federal, government, and public-sector projects
Manage project scope, fee, schedule, staffing, budget, deliverables, and financial performance
Coordinate internal teams and external consultants to ensure alignment and successful delivery
Develop project work plans, staffing strategies, and execution approaches
Anticipate and manage project risks related to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations
Guide teams through agency reviews, comment resolution, and milestone deliverables
Support quality management and coordination of technical reviews
Present project updates and design solutions to clients, agencies, and stakeholders
Contribute to client relationships, pursuits, proposals, interviews, and teaming discussions
Mentor architects, engineers, and emerging professionals
Support the continued development of SMMA’s federal delivery knowledge and best practices