Construction Project Manager

About the Role

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for planning and oversight of a wide variety of construction projects from beginning to end. Duties include hiring subcontractors, working with engineers and architects, and tracking all aspects of a project including budget and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership:
  • Act as a liaison between DNI and the client
  • Maintain positive client relationships through proactive communication and responsiveness
  • Address client concerns and develop resolutions in a timely manner
  • Provide leadership and direction to Superintendents, Quality Control (QC) Managers, Site Safety and Health Officers (SSHO), subcontractors, suppliers, and project support personnel
  • Establish project objectives, priorities, and performance expectations
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement
  • Mentor and support the professional development of project team members
• Preconstruction Responsibilities:
  • Participate in project handoff meetings from estimating/business development
  • Review contracts, documents, plans, specifications, and scope requirements prior to project commencement
  • Develop project execution plans, procurement schedules, and risk mitigation strategies
  • Evaluate subcontractor qualifications, proposals, and pricing
  • Assist with subcontractor buyout and procurement activities
• Contract Administration:
  • Administer contracts and subcontract agreements in accordance with FAR, project specifications, and company procedures
  • Review subcontract agreements for compliance and scope coverage
  • Manage Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, contract correspondence, and project documentation
  • Facilitate project meetings and drive accountability for assigned action items
  • Foster collaboration and communication among all stakeholders
  • Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of project records, correspondence, meeting minutes, schedules, submittals, RFIs, and change order logs
• Construction Project Team Oversight:
  • Coordinate with Superintendents, QC Managers, and SSHOs to ensure compliance with contract requirements
  • Monitor project quality standards and corrective action implementation
  • Review quality control reports and inspection results
  • Review safety performance metrics, incident reports, and corrective actions
  • Participate in safety planning and risk assessments through the project life cycle
• Financial Management:
  • Maintain responsibility for project profitability and financial performance
  • Review and approve subcontractor invoices
  • Develop cost projections and forecasts
  • Monitor committed costs, actual costs, and estimate-at-completion reporting
  • Identify potential cost overruns and implement corrective actions
• Schedule Control:
  • Develop, review, and maintain Critical Path Method schedules utilizing Primavera P6 or similar scheduling software
  • Analyze schedule variances and implement recovery plans when required
  • Coordinate schedule updates with project site personnel and subcontractors
  • Evaluate project impacts resulting from delays and changes
  • Manage long-lead procurement items and material delivery schedules
  • Coordinate vendor activities to maintain project progress
• Change Order Management:
  • Identify, document, price, negotiate, and execute contract modifications and change orders
  • Evaluate subcontractor change requests and negotiate fair pricing
  • Maintain change order logs and ensure timely client notification and approval
• Risk Management:
  • Identify and mitigate project risks related to scope, schedule, budget, safety, procurement, and labor availability
  • Develop contingency plans to minimize project impacts
  • Escalate critical project issues to executive leadership
• Project Closeout Management:
  • Manage project closeout activities including punch list completion, warranty documentation, as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and final billing
  • Obtain final project acceptance and closeout approvals from clients

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressively responsible construction project management experience, including at least 3 years managing federal construction projects from award through closeout
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements and federal construction contracting procedures
• Familiarity with USACE EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual
• Comfortable reading and understanding of construction drawings and documents
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer software (especially Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint)
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam Revu, and Critical Path Management tools
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering, and architecture principles
• Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs
• High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions
• Strong leadership and management skills
• USACE, FAA, Air Force and/or US Army Department of Public Works experience
• Experience supporting multiple Federal/military RFP proposals & estimates and active projects concurrently

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Primavera P6, AutoCAD, USACE RMS, Kahua PM, and RS Means Online Costing Software
• General Contractor License or a Construction Management Certification such as the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
• Specific state-level licenses may be required depending on the project location and scope
• Desired Certifications include: USACE QCM Certification; Certified Safety Professional, 24-Hour Fall Protection Certification, First Aid/CPR Certification, Primavera P6 Training Certification, Project Management Professional Certification, Competent Person Training Certification

Skills

• Construction Project Team Coordination
• Contract Management
• Project Scheduling
• Budget Management
• Safety Compliance
• Change Order Management
• Contract Administration
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Client Relations
• Negotiation Skills
• Conflict Resolution
• Financial Forecasting
• Decision Making
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control
• Time Management and Prioritization

Tools & Systems

• JAMIS
• Microsoft Office Suite
• UNAMI SharePoint
• Adobe Acrobat
• AutoCAD
• Bluebeam Revu
• Primavera P6 (Scheduling Software)
• RS Means Online (Estimating Software)
• USACE Resident Management System (RMS)

Supervisory Responsibility

Functional leadership over Superintendents, QC Managers, SSHOs, subcontractors, and project teams.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to visit and walk active construction sites, climb ladders, often on uneven terrain, and access various areas of construction projects
• Frequent travel to various project locations across the United States (15-25% travel anticipated)

Schedule

This is a full-time exempt position; typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime may be required occasionally.

Benefits

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
• Matching 401K
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas