The posting
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.
The Opportunity
An opportunity for an experienced real estate and project management professional who enjoys leading projects, collaborating with clients and project teams, and delivering high-quality projects from early planning through completion.
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 play a key role in managing a large amenity space project for one of our clients. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in design or interior design, along with the project management experience needed to lead multidisciplinary teams. You will serve as a key point of contact for the client and coordinate project teams to ensure successful delivery on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with client goals and project requirements.
How You'll Contribute
- Serve as a key point of contact between clients and project teams throughout the project lifecycle
- 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
- Contribute to business development initiatives through client relationship management, networking, proposals, and interview participation
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of experience in real estate development, architecture, interior design, construction management, project management, owner’s representation, or a related field
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, or a related field
- Significant experience managing corporate workplace, amenity space, 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
What Sets You Apart
- 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
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.
Apply Today!
To get started, our application process includes a resume, an optional (recommended) cover letter, and a short set of essential questions. We look forward to getting to know you!
This role's target base annual salary range is currently $130,000-180,000. Pay scales are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, relevant education, experience, certifications, candidate abilities, and pay relative to other team members.
The company benefits listed above are a summary of the benefits. Specific details, availability, and eligibility requirements apply in accordance with company policies.
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.
