Sr. Project Manager - licensed
About The Position
SSFM is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact projects and deliver successful outcomes for clients. The role requires advanced project management expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment. The Senior Project Manager ensures projects meet schedule, budget, and quality expectations while supporting SSFM’s commitment to innovation and community impact. The position leads large-scale, multidisciplinary projects and manages scopes, budgets, schedules, and resources. It serves as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, agency partners, and internal teams; manages project risks and issues; supports and mentors teams; ensures compliance with applicable codes, regulations, permitting requirements, and local Hawaiʻi agency standards; and leads post-project reviews and continuous improvement. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 10 years of progressive project management experience. An active PE, SE, RA, or AICP license is strongly preferred, though candidates pursuing licensure may be considered. PMP certification is preferred or required within six months of employment. Salary is $125,000–$150,000 annually, commensurate with experience, licensure, and leadership. SSFM describes additional compensation and benefits, including retirement-plan profit sharing, bonuses, medical coverage for base plans, paid time off, community-service PTO, development programs, reimbursement allowances, and a charitable match program.
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.
- PMP certification preferred or required within six months of employment.
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.
- Additional certifications such as CCM or DOT Certification of Qualification, depending on project type.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, multidisciplinary projects.
- Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
- Act as the primary 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 promote continuous improvement using lessons learned and industry best practices.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
