Senior Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager with a primary focus in supporting the Director of Logistics (DOL) with space planning, move management, renovations, and construction project management for our Fairfax, VA headquarters and other office locations across the United States.

The successful candidate must possess a positive attitude, strong work ethic, project management experience, ability to read plans, understanding of base building systems, ability to handle multiple projects, be proactive, and take initiative.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide.

What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients.

Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry.

Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call Dewberry at Work, that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement all phases of relocation and construction projects from start to finish.
• Develop project plans / budgets for renovation, construction, and relocation projects.
• Contract and manage consultants for design, construction, and FF&E.
• Review AIA contracts and payment application documentation.
• Review and comment on construction plans and submittals.
• POC for day to day issues related to the design and construction of approved projects.
• Ensure completion of construction in accordance with the project plan / budget.
• Create and maintain project files including but not limited to : Project schedulesConstruction and Furniture plansSubmittalsPermitsAs-builtsProject completion manualsAIA documentation and procurement applications
• Develop space plans for office reconfigurations, expansions, and relocations.
• Review and manage all furniture purchases. This includes educating employees on corporate standards, approving requisitions, facilitating the purchase, coordinating delivery, confirming product received, and processing invoices for payment approval.
• Manage office moves and relocations.
• Responsible for exterior / interior building signage and name plates.
• Assist DOL with other daily tasks as assigned.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Ability to work M-F (8am 5pm).
• Ability to work after hours to support office relocations and construction projects.
• Ability to travel for office relocations and construction projects.
• Ability to review and understand construction plans, specifications, and submittals.
• Understanding of base building systems to include structural, waterproofing, roofing, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.
• 5 years of progressively increasing responsibility in managing projects.
• Proficient in Bluebeam and CADD. Must be able to develop space layouts and furniture plans.
• Excellent MS Office Skills (Word, Excel & Access) are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill are required.
• Excellent time management skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
• Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report.

These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

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