Professional Project Manager - Senior Construction
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026.
Job Description
Dewberry is seeking an experienced Professional Project Manager - Senior Construction to support a high-profile federal client. The position shall support client related projects, including but not limited to construction, design/build, architecture and engineering, space management, facilities management, real estate, and leasing of large and complex construction projects.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Responsibilities
The Professional Project Manager - Senior Construction shall participate in the design and construction processes and shall have oversight during mobilization, site preparation, construction, fit-out, commissioning and occupancy during both the design and construction process. The Construction Project Managers shall be well versed in design-bid-build, design-build, and construction at risk types of contracts and shall provide management to accommodate these types of design and construction strategies. The Construction Project Managers shall provide project planning support, quality assurance oversight, day-to-day oversight, and management, clarifying requirements, assisting acquisition packages, direct technical support and other services.
This position is full-time at federal client site with travel required up to one week per month.
Required Skills & Required Experience
- Top Secret clearance required; must be valid and maintained throughout the term of employment.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, engineering, architecture, or another related field, or 20 years’ experience in lieu of a degree.
- Professional certifications required. Examples include Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), American Institute of Architects (AIA), Registered Architect (RA), etc.
- 15 years of experience managing multi-faceted projects.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects/activities in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
- Superior communication and organization development skills.
- Experience in managing people (direct or indirect). Have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and manage cross-functional teams.
- Expert in Microsoft Office and industry/project software packages to include but not limited to latest versions of: PM Prolog, Newforma, Microsoft Project, Primavera, RS Means, Buzz saw or other cloud-based construction management protocols, etc.
Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.
Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and monthly stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company and individual performance. Certain positions are also eligible to receive overtime pay, whereas all non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime (subject to approval).
In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.
Join Dewberry and be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. Apply today and take your career to the next level!
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunit Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
Salary Range
The projected range for this position is $108-188K annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly. These ranges are for DC only.