Senior Project Manager- Historic Restoriation- DC Metro

This Senior Project Manager will oversee multiple construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, balancing historic exterior restoration with fast-paced commercial interior and restaurant work. The role requires strong financial control, coordination with specialised trades, and the ability to manage several projects concurrently at different phases.

Client Details

This financially secure general contractor is known for delivering complex, design-driven projects in challenging environments. With a collaborative, family-style culture and hands-on leadership, they offer stability, autonomy, and exposure to unique, high-quality work.

Description

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including historic restoration and commercial interior construction
• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control from preconstruction through closeout
• Coordinate closely with superintendents, architects, engineers, conservators, and ownership teams
• Oversee procurement, buyout, contract administration, change management, and pay applications
• Manage specialty trade contractors and preservation-focused subcontractors
• Review historic documentation, surveys, and condition assessments to support accurate execution
• Track and manage approvals, inspections, and agency reviews common to historic projects
• Ensure quality control procedures, including mock-ups and test panels, are properly documented and approved
• Maintain clear communication across internal teams and external partners
• Support commercial interior and restaurant projects including kitchens, amenity spaces, hotel renovations, and lobby fit-outs

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

• 5-10+ years of experience as a Construction Project Manager
• Experience managing historic preservation, restoration, or rehabilitation projects preferred
• Strong background delivering commercial interiors, restaurants, or food & beverage projects
• Solid understanding of construction means and methods for historic structures
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in fast-moving environments
• Experience working with speciality trades such as masons, preservation carpenters, plasterers, and metal fabricators
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and change control
• Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills
• Experience working in urban or regulatory-heavy environments such as Washington, DC is a plus

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $100000 to $150000 USD.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) match, PTO, and health benefits.
• Opportunity to work with a dedicated team in the property industry.
• Supportive company culture focused on professional growth.
• Work on unique historic restorations alongside high-end interior and restaurant projects
• Strong financial backing with retained earnings and long-term stability
• Direct access to ownership and senior decision-makers
• Exposure to complex, detail-driven projects with high-quality finishes
• Supportive, family-style culture with long-term career growth

If you are a skilled Project Manager / Senior Project Manager ready to take on exciting construction projects in Bethesda, we encourage you to apply today!

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.