Senior Project Manager

Mckissack & Mckissack•Dallas, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Join McKissack & McKissack's dynamic team! Immediate opening for a Senior Project Manager in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, TX area. McKissack & McKissack offers opportunities to grow your career while working on transformative projects in program and construction management, architecture, and interior design. We combine technical expertise and creative vision to deliver exceptional results. Our culture values diversity, professional development, and performance. We seek team players who are humble, hungry, and smart, with strong academic or professional experience, integrity, and a client-focused mindset. Join a team that invests in your success and rewards ambition, integrity, and collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 8-10 years of project management experience in construction or program management.
Proven experience directly managing, developing, and mentoring project staff.
Demonstrated ability to support operational functions such as staffing, resource planning, and process improvement.
Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (e.g., Procore, MS Project, Primavera P6).
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Experience with public sector or government clients preferred.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the full project lifecycle for multiple concurrent program and construction management projects, from planning and design through construction and closeout.
Develop, mentor, and manage the performance of project staff, providing regular coaching, feedback, and professional development support.
Oversee project budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and resource allocation to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring proactive communication, responsiveness, and overall client satisfaction.
Assist leadership with operational needs of the department or office, including workload and staffing planning, process improvement, and internal reporting.
Review design and construction documents to ensure quality standards, budget alignment, and schedule compliance.
Support proposal development, interview preparation, and other business development activities as needed.
Identify project and operational risks and develop and implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure project teams comply with contract requirements, safety standards, and company policies and procedures.
Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture consistent with company values.