Job Description

Position Summary

PMA has an opening for a Senior Project Manager for several potential projects with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). The successful candidate will work closely with the existing PMA OPM team and be physically located in Eastern Massachusetts. This is a full-time multi-year position.

Responsibilities include overall project management and coordination of activities, including following up on action items, attending meetings with the client and project stakeholders, generating meeting minutes, managing and assisting project staff (consultants and client personnel) as well as visiting active construction sites. The successful candidate will also develop and prepare progress reports and presentations, and perform other duties required to support the client and project(s).

Organizational Responsibilities

• Bachelorb4s degree or higher in engineering, construction management, or related field required.
• 10+ years of rail and transit experience working as part of a project team is highly desired.
• Experience working for or with an Ownerb4s Project Manager or the MBTA is highly desired.
• Experience in public design and construction is strongly preferred.
• Experience working on MGL c149A Projects, construction management at risk (CMAR) delivery, strongly desired.
• Available to work full-time, Monday through Friday, required. Occasional weekend work will be required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read and understand plans and specifications, required.
• Exceptional ability to remain organized and handle multiple action items simultaneously required.
• Proficiency in using MS Word, Excel and e-Builder strongly recommended.

Additional Requirements

Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

About PMA

At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.

We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.

We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.

As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”

PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

VEVRAA federal contractor.

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