Construction Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project
• Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements
• Collaborate and communicate with the client daily
• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
• Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met
• Acquire equipment and material and monitor stocks to timely handle inadequacies
• Hire subcontractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities
• Supervise the work of laborers, foreman, superintendents and give them guidance when needed
• Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues

Qualifications

• Proven experience as construction project manager, preferably on federal government projects
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
• Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards
• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Familiarity with construction/ project management software (CMIC a plus)
• Familiarity with scheduling software (P6 a plus)
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• A team player with leadership abilities
• BSc/BA in engineering, building science, construction management or relevant field
• PMP or equivalent certification (a plus)
• Experience: 5 years (Preferred) in Construction Project Management, 5 years (Preferred) as a Construction Project Manager, 3 years (Preferred) in Federal Government Construction Project Management