Senior Project Manager (Workplace Project Management Advisory)

Brailsford and Dunlavey•San Francisco, CA

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), which now includes Project Management Advisors (PMA), is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team in San Francisco. This is a hybrid role based in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are seeking an experienced project management professional to support a globally recognized technology client across a complex portfolio of workplace, tenant improvement, renovation, relocation, and capital projects. The ideal candidate brings significant experience managing corporate workplace and tenant improvement projects and is comfortable working in complex, fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders and concurrent projects. This individual will work closely with client leadership, workplace and facilities teams, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other project partners to deliver high-quality projects that align with business, operational, and workplace objectives. At Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), we lead the planning, development, and management of the places that shape and strengthen communities�where people live, learn, work, and innovate. B&D partners with institutions, municipalities, and organizations to deliver complex real estate and capital projects through strategic advisory and program management services across the full project lifecycle. B&D recently joined forces with Project Management Advisors (PMA), bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. Together, the combined firm offers expanded capabilities across industries and end-to-end project delivery�from early-stage strategy through design, construction, and occupancy. As a Senior Project Manager, you will manage workplace and tenant improvement projects from planning through design, construction, and occupancy. You will serve as a key point of contact for the client and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with client goals and workplace standards.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in real estate development, construction management, project management, owner's representation, or a related field
Significant experience managing corporate workplace, tenant improvement, office renovation, or commercial interiors projects
Experience serving as an Owner's Representative or Project Manager representing the interests of corporate, institutional, developer, or investor clients
Experience leading projects through planning, design, construction, and occupancy
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects within a complex workplace environment preferred
Experience working with technology companies or other sophisticated corporate environments preferred
Experience managing projects within active or occupied environments
Strong understanding of workplace projects, tenant improvements, design and construction processes, project controls, documentation, and sequencing
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, reporting tools, and project controls
Ability to interpret architectural, engineering, and construction documentation
Strong understanding of construction methodologies, permitting, and occupancy requirements
Experience supporting procurement, contracts, consultant coordination, and construction administration
Strong communication and relationship management skills with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or a related field preferred

Nice To Haves

You are a proactive self-starter who takes ownership of project outcomes
You understand the unique challenges of corporate workplace and tenant improvement projects
You are comfortable managing multiple projects and navigating complex stakeholder groups
You bring strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to client and team interactions
You have a polished and professional presence and communicate effectively with both project teams and senior stakeholders
You are highly organized and detail-oriented when managing project information, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
You understand how to balance business needs, workplace objectives, employee experience, design quality, and project constraints
You have experience working in environments where quality, design, execution, and attention to detail are held to a high standard
You approach challenges with curiosity and a solution-oriented mindset
You are comfortable collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and with senior client stakeholders
You demonstrate professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and accountability
You are adaptable and thrive in complex, evolving project environments
You enjoy building strong client relationships and contributing to a collaborative team culture
You are motivated by delivering high-quality workplace projects that support business growth and employee experience

Responsibilities

Serve as a key point of contact between clients and project teams throughout the project lifecycle
Lead workplace, tenant improvement, office renovation, relocation, and capital improvement projects from planning through design, construction, and occupancy
Manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities within a complex corporate workplace environment
Coordinate and lead regular project and design meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders
Document discussions, track action items, and maintain accountability across project teams
Review project requirements, program objectives, and workplace standards and confirm their incorporation into project deliverables
Coordinate design, construction, and consultant procurement activities
Support contract development, review, negotiation, and administration for project-related agreements
Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets, schedules, reporting tools, and project controls
Evaluate potential changes to project scope, budget, schedule, and overall project objectives
Analyze project budgets and schedules and identify potential impacts to financial, operational, and workplace objectives
Participate in value engineering discussions and evaluate project alternatives with clients and project teams
Build strong partnerships with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders
Collaborate with clients and project teams to identify risks, resolve issues, and maintain project momentum
Manage projects within active and occupied environments, coordinating phasing and implementation strategies to minimize disruption to ongoing business operations
Monitor construction activities and confirm alignment with design intent, contract requirements, schedules, and quality standards
Review construction documentation and observe and report on construction progress and project-related issues
Support project closeout, turnover, occupancy, and transition activities
Provide guidance and mentorship to Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers
Contribute to business development initiatives through client relationship management, networking, proposals, and interview participation