Senior Project Manager- Electrical; Design and Construction

Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), which now includes Project Management Advisors (PMA), is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Life Sciences team in San Francisco

This is a hybrid role based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The Opportunity

An opportunity for a driven project management professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys collaborating with clients and project teams, and is motivated to deliver complex real estate and infrastructure projects that support the future of technology and innovation.

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 work directly with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and project teams to support planning, design, and construction activities for new buildings, tenant improvements, infrastructure projects, and facility assignments.

• Serve as the primary point of contact between clients and project teams throughout the project lifecycle, focused on Electrical systems and Fire Alarm/Life Safety systems.
• Coordinate and manage regular design meetings and specific discussions with the client, consultants, contractors, etc.; document discussions, and track action items to maintain accountability
• Drive the creation of Electrical and Fire Alarm/Life Safety documents to support project execution
• Review project requirements and program objectives and confirm incorporation into consultant deliverables
• Coordinate procurement of design, construction, and consultant services
• Support contract development, review, negotiation, and administration for project-related agreements; coordinate specialty consultants and peer reviews as needed
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets, schedules, and project controls; support evaluation of potential changes to project scope, budget, and schedule
• Analyze project budgets and schedules and identify potential impacts to financial and operational objectives
• Participate in value engineering discussions and review project alternatives with clients and 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
• Support Project team and/or mentor internal project resources, including Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers.
• Monitor construction activities and confirm alignment with design intent, contract requirements, schedules, and quality standards; observe and report on construction progress and project-related issues
• Support and coordinate successful project closeout and transition/training activities

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in an electrical-affiliated role- project management, design, coordination, construction, or operations
• Experience supporting complex technology, infrastructure, mission-critical, laboratory, or commercial projects is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical…