Project Manager

We are seeking a Construction Project Manager to join our client's team just outside Washington, DC. This firm is looking to hire multiple Project Managers to their growing team!

Our client is a general contractor and design-builder. They perform work primarily in secure and occupied campus environments, such government facilities, airports, schools, universities and other public sites.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing institutional or commercial project throughout the project's entire life cycle.

Responsibilities :

• Manages the construction workflow process starting in the project origination phase, including estimating, negotiation, contracting, buyout, construction administration, financial management, and closeout.
• Meets with Owners, Design Professionals, and other stakeholders to determine project requirements, manage client satisfaction, and take immediate action to respond to problems and concerns.
• Acquires and manages all building permits and other regulatory prerequisites (when required).
• Visit project work sites, to assure safety, quality, and cleanliness and to manage the overall contracted scope of work.
• Prepares, negotiates, and manages cost estimates and proposals related to the change management process (and the entire projects based on size, complexity, and time available).
• Creates and develops critical path project schedules to establish a baseline schedule that includes buy-in by all relevant stakeholders using either Primavera P6 or MS Project scheduling software.
• Drives project performance to include updating project schedules and the ongoing identification of impacts caused by changes to the critical path to justify time extensions when needed.
• In cooperation with the Project Superintendent manages the development and communication of look-ahead schedules.
• Implement strategies to subcontract or self-perform the various aspects of a project to achieve the project objectives of price, schedule, and quality.
• Negotiates contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders to ensure that all project goals are being addressed.

Minimum Qualifications :

• B.S. degree in engineering or construction management with a minimum of 7 years of experience with a commercial and / or industrial general contractor or 12+ years of directly related experience with no degree.
• Demonstrated experience estimating and managing subcontracted work and self-performed work activities.
• A working knowledge of construction means and methods associated with the construction and / or renovation of commercial and institutional buildings and site work related thereto.
• Is proficient with spreadsheets, email, and other software used in the construction industry.
• Has a minimum of 1 - 3 years of experience in government contracting is preferred.

Benefits :

• Monthly Vehicle Allowance
• Healthcare Coverage
• 401k
• Gas Card
• Other Perks

If you're looking to be a part of a collaborative and dynamic environment where you’ll play a key role in enhancing the firm's continued success and have a passion about making a difference in our communities, we encourage you to apply!