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 companys database of existing subcontractors and assist in developing relationships with new subcontractors. Coordinate the distribution of construction drawings and project files through the companys 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 45 construction projects supervising 45 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 companys project management system.
   
9. Client Relations & Compliance: Maintain regular contact with clients owners 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 clients or architects specifications on time and within budget.
    

• 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 drivers license and authorization to work in the United States.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors 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

• MondayFriday 8:00 AM4:00 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.