Construction Project Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Design: Provide
   front-end assistance with design criteria and potential value-engineering
   alternatives (if directed by the client or prospective client) during the
   conceptual and budgeting process of a planned construction project. Manage
   the design-build process or general construction management upon receipt
   of formal construction drawings, including an overall review of plans and
   specifications.
   
2. Subcontractor Management: Manage the company's
   database of existing subcontractors and assist in developing relationships
   with new subcontractors. Coordinate the distribution of construction
   drawings and project files through the company's bid administration
   process using construction management software.
   
3. Bid Administration: Receive, review, analyze,
   and assemble competitive subcontractor bids with the in-house cost
   estimator, incorporating appropriate markups for general conditions and
   company fees as directed by company leadership to develop competitive
   total project bids.
   
4. Construction Oversight: Provide daily
   oversight of approximately 4–5 construction projects, supervising 4–5
   field employees and coordinating superintendents, foremen, carpenters,
   finishers, bid administrators, project management administrators, and
   subcontractors engaged in day-to-day construction operations, as
   applicable.
   
5. In-House Construction Costs: Track labor and
   material costs for work performed by in-house personnel, including
   demolition, general and rough carpentry on interiors and exteriors,
   drywall layout, framing, hanging and finishing, and installation of
   acoustical or drywall ceilings and doors, frames, and hardware.
   
6. Job Cost Management: Monitor and manage job
   costs, comparing budgets to actual expenditures, and conduct periodic site
   visits, inspections, and job cost reviews. Provide recommendations and
   assist with implementing strategies to minimize job costs and maximize
   gross profit through completion.
   
7. Scheduling & Coordination: Order materials
   and coordinate equipment deliveries, workflow, and construction schedules
   to ensure all trade remains on schedule. Oversee project meetings and
   maintain strong communication between subcontractors, architects, clients,
   and field personnel.
   
8. Project Administration: Manage project
   contracts, change orders, monthly billing, and the receipt, submission,
   transmission, and implementation of RFIs, shop drawings, submittals, daily
   job reports, bonds, certificates of insurance, and other required
   documentation through the company's project management system.
   
9. Client Relations & Compliance: Maintain
   regular contact with clients, owner's representatives, architects,
   property managers, building engineers, and regulatory authorities.
   Coordinate regulatory approvals, construction inspections, and compliance
   with permitting and building code requirements.
   
10. Project Delivery: Read and interpret
    construction drawings to ensure projects are delivered according to the
    client's or architect's specifications, on time and within budget.
    

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of Project Management
  experience (commercial and/or residential construction)
  
• Design-build experience with exposure to a variety of
  areas within the construction industry.
  
• Strong experience with construction project
  management software. Procore experience is a plus, but other platforms are
  acceptable.
  
• Ability to manage multiple aspects of construction
  projects simultaneously.
  
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills,
  communication, and follow-up.
  
• Strong client management and problem-solving skills
  with an innovative approach.
  
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
  and specifications.
  
• Knowledge of construction permitting and building
  code requirements.
  
• Valid driver's license and authorization to work in
  the United States.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical
  Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. A degree in
  Civil or Mechanical Engineering is highly desirable.
  
• Experience with a variety of construction trades,
  renovations, and new construction projects.
  
• Desire to grow professionally with a smaller company
  and take on increased responsibilities over time.
  

Work Schedule & Location

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with
  additional hours as project needs require.
  
• Weekend work is generally not required.
  
• Regular visits to construction project sites.
  
• Minimum of one day per week in the Washington, DC
  office (20002) for reporting and administrative responsibilities.