Senior Project Manager

Mckissack & Mckissack•Washington, DC

39d•$130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Join McKissack & McKissack's team! Immediate opening for a Senior Aviation Project Manager in Washington, D.C. Apply now for this exciting opportunity! 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 Project Management, Construction, Civil Engineering, or related field.
10 years of relevant aviation construction project management experience.
Strong knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, engineering principles, and basic accounting.
Understanding of Design/Bid/Build, Design/Assist, and Design/Build delivery methods.
Ability to manage multiple projects and lead teams of 10+ staff.
Business development capability with regional market awareness and proven closing skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and P6 scheduling; strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

CCM or related certifications preferred.
Experience with aviation-related or specialized facilities (e.g., terminals, ticket counters, lounges, hangars).

Responsibilities

Audit contractor payment applications for accuracy, contract compliance, and satisfactory completion of work.
Implement and maintain quality control procedures; perform inspections and tests to ensure adherence to standards.
Identify, document, and coordinate correction of non‑conforming work.
Review submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and related documents for completeness and alignment with project requirements.
Maintain daily inspection reports, correspondence, and organized project documentation.
Track and manage document revisions to ensure current versions are in use.
Assist with processing change orders, claims, schedule updates, and budget adjustments.
Support project closeout activities, including final inspections and preparation of closeout reports.
Plan, coordinate, and deliver assigned projects within scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals.
Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to support seamless project delivery.
Prepare schedules, work plans, status reports, and assist with cost control and forecasting.
Provide regular project updates and effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
Oversee projects from inception through final closeout.
Strong written/verbal communication, attention to detail, client focus, and organizational/time‑management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast‑paced environments.