Senior Level Project Manager Jobs
Senior level project manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of setting program direction, owning end-to-end delivery, and leading the cross-functional teams that execute complex initiatives. Roles are 29% remote or hybrid, concentrated across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Colliers Engineering & Design, NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company, and Michels hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
JMT's Richmond, Virginia Highways Team is seeking a Project/Program Manager to be responsible for marketing, developing, and managing comprehensive project objectives for highway/roadway projects and programs including development and management of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Types of projects and programs include standalone projects, task order programs, program management services, general engineering consultation, and innovative procurement projects (design-build, P3, etc.).
Compensation for this position is $140,000.00 - $180,000.00, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitors schedules, budgets, accounts receivable, and manpower requirements and directs preparation of invoices
- Develop Project Management plans for assigned projects
- Develops and manages scopes of service to meet client goals and needs
- Establish project pricing and budgets
- Create and maintain project schedules
- Develop and maintain project specific quality plans
- Manage subconsultants
- Manage assignment of projects and tasks
- Lead or participate in client meetings and presentations
- Oversee and manage assigned staff working on project
- Manage all technical resources on the project team
- Assist with production tasks as required for client submittals and deliverables (CADD drawings, reports, graphics/renderings, etc.)
- Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
- Coordinate and assist Section Heads, Office Managers, and Practice Leaders with marketing proposals
- Identify and monitor long-term program management and major project pursuits
- Assist management in decisions relating to investing in program management pursuits
- Assemble and lead teams for pursuits of projects and programs
- Mentor/train less experienced staff
- Provide quality control reviews of submittals and deliverables
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform other related duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
- Professional Engineer License
- 15+ years’ experience in specialized discipline
- Recent knowledge of VDOT design criteria/manuals and procedures, and CADD design software (Open Roads Designer and/or Microstation with 3D modeling experience)
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- CAPM or PMP
- Experience working with local clients at the county, state, and Federal level
- Project management and business development experience
- Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3
- Technical expertise in multiple areas of transportation engineering such as NEPA, traffic, stormwater, ADA compliance, roadway design, structural design, landscape design, etc.
- Experience with ISO certified Quality Management programs
- Experience managing multidiscipline project teams
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs.) may be required as needed.
BENEFITS
JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:
- Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Caregiver Leave Program
- 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Career Development Programs
- And more…
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
INTRODUCTION
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
JMT's Richmond, Virginia Highways Team is seeking a Project/Program Manager to be responsible for marketing, developing, and managing comprehensive project objectives for highway/roadway projects and programs including development and management of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Types of projects and programs include standalone projects, task order programs, program management services, general engineering consultation, and innovative procurement projects (design-build, P3, etc.).
Compensation for this position is $140,000.00 - $180,000.00, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitors schedules, budgets, accounts receivable, and manpower requirements and directs preparation of invoices
- Develop Project Management plans for assigned projects
- Develops and manages scopes of service to meet client goals and needs
- Establish project pricing and budgets
- Create and maintain project schedules
- Develop and maintain project specific quality plans
- Manage subconsultants
- Manage assignment of projects and tasks
- Lead or participate in client meetings and presentations
- Oversee and manage assigned staff working on project
- Manage all technical resources on the project team
- Assist with production tasks as required for client submittals and deliverables (CADD drawings, reports, graphics/renderings, etc.)
- Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
- Coordinate and assist Section Heads, Office Managers, and Practice Leaders with marketing proposals
- Identify and monitor long-term program management and major project pursuits
- Assist management in decisions relating to investing in program management pursuits
- Assemble and lead teams for pursuits of projects and programs
- Mentor/train less experienced staff
- Provide quality control reviews of submittals and deliverables
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform other related duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
- Professional Engineer License
- 15+ years’ experience in specialized discipline
- Recent knowledge of VDOT design criteria/manuals and procedures, and CADD design software (Open Roads Designer and/or Microstation with 3D modeling experience)
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- CAPM or PMP
- Experience working with local clients at the county, state, and Federal level
- Project management and business development experience
- Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3
- Technical expertise in multiple areas of transportation engineering such as NEPA, traffic, stormwater, ADA compliance, roadway design, structural design, landscape design, etc.
- Experience with ISO certified Quality Management programs
- Experience managing multidiscipline project teams
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs.) may be required as needed.
BENEFITS
JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:
- Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Caregiver Leave Program
- 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Career Development Programs
- And more…
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
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Senior Level Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level project manager job?
Employers hiring at the senior level want candidates who have owned full project lifecycles from planning through delivery, not just executed tasks. Demonstrating experience managing stakeholder expectations at the executive level, leading project teams, and driving complex programs to completion gives candidates a clear edge. Certifications like PMP carry weight, but a portfolio of outcomes matters more than credentials alone.
Which companies hire senior level project managers?
Companies hiring senior level project managers right now include Colliers Engineering & Design, NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company, and Michels, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Large enterprises, government contractors, and fast-scaling technology companies tend to hire most actively at this level, where the complexity of programs demands experienced ownership rather than generalist coordination.
Are there remote senior level project manager jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are common at this level. About 29% of senior level project manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed teams have become across industries. Senior experience often makes candidates stronger fits for remote roles, since the autonomy and communication skills required are already demonstrated.
What makes a project manager role senior level?
Senior level project manager roles are defined by scope and ownership. These positions involve leading multi-workstream or multi-team programs, making decisions that affect budget, timeline, and resourcing with limited oversight, and mentoring junior project managers on methodology and execution. The distinction from mid-level roles is accountability for outcomes across the organization, not just delivery within a single project or team.
Which industries hire the most senior level project managers?
Senior level project manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their programs are large enough in scale, regulatory complexity, or technical depth to require experienced professionals who can own delivery without close supervision.