Sr. Project Manager - licensed

SSFM • Honolulu, HI

7d • $125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

SSFM is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact projects and drive successful outcomes for clients. The role requires advanced project management expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for meeting project schedule, budget, and quality expectations while supporting SSFM’s commitment to innovation and community impact.

The position leads large-scale, multidisciplinary projects and manages their scopes, budgets, schedules, and resources. It serves as a primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, agency partners, and internal teams, and ensures project compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and permitting requirements, including local Hawaiʻi agency standards. The role also supports team development, post-project reviews, and continuous improvement.

The stated salary range is $125,000 to $150,000 annually, commensurate with experience, licensure, and demonstrated leadership. SSFM highlights retirement-plan profit sharing, performance-related bonuses, medical coverage for base plans, paid time off, professional development, and other programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Planning, or a related field from an accredited university.
• 10 or more years of progressive project management experience, including leadership of large-scale, multidisciplinary projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and develop high-performing project teams.
• In-depth understanding of engineering, architectural, planning, or construction management principles.
• Strong familiarity with federal, state, and local codes, standards, and regulations.
• Proficiency with project management software, reporting tools, and collaborative platforms.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of employment.
• Additional certifications such as CCM or DOT Certification of Qualification may be required depending on project type.

Nice To Haves

• Active Professional Engineer (PE), Structural Engineer (SE), Registered Architect (RA), or AICP license; candidates actively pursuing licensure may also be considered.
• Experience working with Hawaiʻi regulatory agencies, permitting authorities, or infrastructure programs.
• Knowledge of Hawaiʻi-specific permitting and agency review processes.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, agency partners, and internal teams, ensuring timely communication and alignment.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and adapt to changing project conditions.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, high-performing team environment and provide mentorship and professional guidance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and permitting requirements, including local Hawaiʻi agency standards.
• Lead post-project reviews and drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and industry best practices.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop high-performing project teams.

Benefits

• Profit-sharing contributions to retirement plans.
• Year-end bonuses based on company and group performance.
• Work-group profitability bonuses.
• Additional anniversary bonus programs.
• Fully covered medical coverage for base plans.
• Paid time off that increases with tenure.
• Community Service PTO (16 hours annually).
• Professional and personal development programs, including reimbursement allowances.
• Charitable match program for eligible staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior