Programmanagers

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Senior Project Manager (Design and Construction

Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), which now includes Project Management Advisors (PMA), is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our in Tampa office.

This is a hybrid role based in Tampa, FL.

The Opportunity

An opportunity for an experienced project management professional who thrives in technically complex environments, enjoys leading multidisciplinary teams, and is passionate about delivering cutting-edge life sciences and mission-critical facilities that support innovation, research, and scientific advancement.

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 serve as a trusted advisor to clients and lead architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and internal project teams through all phases of planning, design, construction, and project activation.

How You'll Contribute

• Serve as the primary liaison between clients and project teams throughout the full project lifecycle
• Lead planning, design, construction, and activation activities for life sciences, laboratory, and mission-critical projects
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams, including architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and vendors
• Review project requirements and program objectives to ensure alignment with client goals and operational needs
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets, schedules, and reporting tools
• Analyze budget and schedule impacts and provide recommendations to support project financial objectives
• Coordinate procurement of design, construction, and consultant services
• Support contract development, negotiation, review, and administration for design and construction agreements
• Manage conceptual planning, preconstruction activities, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation phases
• Oversee and review architectural, structural, MEP, and engineering drawings, specifications, and bid documents
• Facilitate project meetings, document action items, and drive accountability among stakeholders
• Engage with clients, city officials, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and utility providers to communicate project status and proactively resolve issues
• Anticipate budget and schedule risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Lead value engineering discussions and review alternative solutions with project teams
• Coordinate peer reviews and specialty consultants as required for project success
• Direct and mentor Assistant Project Managers and other project team members
• Oversee construction activities to ensure compliance with project requirements, quality standards, and design intent
• Support contract issuance, purchase orders, and progress payment reviews
• Monitor construction progress and provide reporting on project status, risks, and field conditions
• Manage project closeout and transition activities through successful completion and occupancy
• Contribute to business development efforts through networking, proposal development, client presentations, and interview participation
• Promote the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and client service

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in the real estate design, development, or construction industry
• Experience supporting life sciences and healthcare projects is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Real Estate, or a related field
• Experience serving as an Owner's Representative or Project Manager representing the interests of developers, owners, investors, or institutional clients
• Demonstrated leadership through master planning, budgeting, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and project activation phases
• Strong understanding of project controls, project management processes, construction documentation, and project sequencing
• Working knowledge of construction methodologies, value engineering practices, building codes, occupancy requirements, and lease considerations
• Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent projects while consistently meeting client expectations, schedules, and budgetsStrong relationship management skills with clients, consultants, contractors, and industry partners
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and web-based project management platforms

What Sets You Apart

• You are a proactive leader who takes ownership of project outcomes
• You excel at building trusted relationships with clients and project stakeholders
• You bring strong emotional intelligence and communication skills to complex project environments
• You are highly organized and detail-oriented, particularly when managing technical project requirements
• You thrive in fast-paced environments and can effectively manage multiple priorities
• You approach challenges with curiosity, creativity, and a solutions-oriented mindset
• You demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment in all interactions
• You are passionate about delivering technically complex facilities that support innovation and scientific advancement
• You enjoy mentoring team members and contributing to the growth of the organization

Why People Choose B&D

Impactful Mission
Be part of meaningful work that helps shape the places where people live, learn, heal, work, and connect.

Learning & Growth
We invest in mentorship, leadership development, and continuous learning at every stage of your career.

Strong Culture
Entrepreneurial thinking, collaboration, intellectual curiosity, integrity, and excellence drive how we work together.

Robust Benefits
Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, professional development support, paid time off, and more.

Brailsford & Dunlavey Inc. is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

Each person who joins the B&D team has demonstrated excellence in his or her field.

We recruit project managers, construction managers, planners, architects, economists, finance specialists, management consultants, and other experts. The merging of these diverse skill sets and backgrounds helps us meet—and often exceed—our firm’s goals. We are committed to every employee’s rapid professional development and provide many opportunities for everyone to stretch their intellectual capacities.

“I appreciate B&D’s commitment to inclusivity. As a woman in the real estate development space, all too often, I’m the only minority or woman in the room. It feels great to know that I have the B&D family behind me to make me feel appreciated.”

B&D Employee

OUR COMMITMENT B&D’s benefits are second to none in any industry.

We believe that a comprehensive benefits package is critical to supporting our employees’ personal and family needs, and demonstrates our true commitment to work-life balance.

Whether you are looking for a company that shares the burden of health care costs, permits occasional working-from-home flexibility, or invests heavily into each employee’s 401(k), B&D delivers a complete package.

B&D provides a complete package to our full-time employees.

• 100% company-paid medical, prescription, and dental insurance premiums for employees and their children
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
• Company-paid contributions to 401(k) retirement accounts
• Flextime and telecommuting
• Parental leave
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Adoption assistance program
• Reimbursement for professional memberships/certifications
• Learning & Development department dedicated to providing in-house training
• Employee assistance program
• Corporate fitness center access at most locations
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Wellness Committee and wellness-based programming

Our collaborative approach relies on passionate and ambitious individuals.

Each B&D employee embodies these attributes:

• Willing to take intellectual, emotional, & financial risks
• Committed to excellence for excellence’s sake
• Predisposed to initiate deliberate, disciplined action
• Intellectually curious
• Of high personal integrity
• Ambitious for the firm
• Engaging
• Able to endure to achieve excellence

INCLUSION We are invested in providing an inclusive environment where everyone has a voice.

Throughout B&D’s history, firm leaders have shown a commitment to creating positive, inclusive, and diverse environments for both our client communities as well as the firm. Inclusion is an essential part of our purpose.

In addition to making concerted efforts to hire and retain a diverse group of employees, we have an active Inclusion Committee that is dedicated to ensuring we all feel connected and included at B&D. As a firm, we are examining our biases together, which makes us all better and allows us to make smarter decisions for our clients. Working for B&D means making inclusion a top priority in your day-to-day words and actions.

FOSTERING DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Employee Resource Group (ERG)

At B&D, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. This is why we are proud to have an Employee Resource Group, which was formed organically through the efforts of many individuals passionate about equity in the workplace.

In the true spirit of inclusion, this group is open to all employees. The ERG meets regularly to discuss issues, host events, provide peer support and advise HR and senior leadership on matters related to the workplace and the broader community. Our ERG helps expand representation to include new perspectives at all levels of the organization. Interest groups represented within our ERG include, but are not limited to, LGBTQ+ employees, black employees, women employees, employees who are parents, health and wellness initiatives, and more.

Read Paul & Chris's statement on B&D’s commitment to inclusion

Brailsford & Dunlavey is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail humanresources@bdconnect.com.