Construction Project Manager

About the Role

The Construction Project Manager oversees a wide variety of construction projects from beginning to end, including hiring subcontractors, collaborating with engineers and architects, and tracking project budgets and schedules. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, with strong planning and multitasking abilities to meet deadlines and keep projects under budget.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership:
  • Act as a liaison between the company and the client, maintaining positive relationships through proactive communication.
  • Address client concerns and develop timely resolutions.
  • 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 contract 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 throughout the project lifecycle.
• 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 using Primavera P6 or similar 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 construction drawings and documents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint), 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, navigate uneven terrain, and access various areas of construction projects.
• Frequent travel to various project locations across the United States.

Schedule

This is a full-time exempt position. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional overtime required. Travel is anticipated at 15-25%.

Benefits

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, and 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.