Federal Construction Project Manager

Position Summary

The Project Manager will be reporting primarily to the President, with accountability to Executive Management personnel. The Project Manager will also seek out and initiate project opportunities and will be able to work at an independent level, with minimal oversight. This is not a position for those with residential or simple commercial construction experience. Typical projects are in the range of $200,000 to $10,000,000 and must conform to the contractual and technical requirements of government agencies.

Essential Functions

• Preparing proposals.
• Estimating.
• Bid documents.
• Managing contract award processes.
• Pre-construction planning.
• Directing and overseeing the successful execution, closeout, and completion of construction projects.

Position Qualifications

• Managed an $10M construction project.
• Design-Build project experience is a plus.
• Wide variety of project experience across all divisions.
• Possess a working understanding of estimating, cost accounting, and labor costs associated with construction.
• Mastery of reading construction drawings, technical specifications, contract documents, and other project-related information; tasks including reading, interpreting, and updating construction project-related drawings.
• Able to organize necessary resources, including people, tools, and time to meet tight deadlines and achieve desired results.
• Knowledge of current market conditions including pricing conventions and trends.
• Able to maintain a high degree of precision on detailed work.
• High sense of urgency to complete assigned tasks.
• Strong accountability for the delivery of promised actions and a reputation for prompt follow-up.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and safety law.
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to carry oneself as a leader and knowledge holder of the project while facilitating the decision-making process.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and passion for construction and our industry.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with a strong ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Take initiative and seek responsibility.
• Demonstrate integrity consistent with the Company’s core values; Seek continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities, internal focus on self-improvement.
• Recognize quality and implement contractual and Company quality standards.
• Collaborate with people of various backgrounds and styles while fostering positive relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Approach all situations with a customer service-oriented attitude.
• Coach, train, and educate team members.
• Sustain existing client relationships and develop new client relationships.
• Understand and know what tasks are more important than others; discern what needs to be solved immediately and what can wait; ability to multi-task effectively; & Exhibit respectfulness by being punctual, engaged/focused, and respectful of others.

Required Experience And Education

• Four-year degree from an accredited university within the construction, engineering, or business concentrations, or related field of study.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in a construction management environment with 5 years specializing in federal construction.
• Previous project management experience in planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Previous experience in a project management role executing multiple projects concurrently.
• Previous experience with the US Army Core of Engineers, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, General Services Administration, Department Of Defense, and Department Of Interior is a plus.

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Project/Primavera.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Adobe.
• Bluebeam.

Certificates & Licenses

• USACE CQM Certification.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification.

Physical Demands

• Lift/Carry: Stand – F (Frequently)
• Walk – F (Frequently)
• Sit – F (Frequently)
• Handling / Fingering – F (Frequently)
• Reach Outward – F (Frequently)
• Reach Above Shoulder – F (Frequently)
• Climb – F (Frequently)
• Crawl – F (Frequently)
• Squat/Kneel – F (Frequently)
• Bend – F (Frequently)
• 10 lbs or less – F (Frequently)
• 11-20 lbs – F (Frequently)
• 21-50 lbs – F (Frequently)
• 51-100 lbs – F (Frequently)
• Over 100 lbs – F (Frequently)
• Push/Pull 12 lbs or less – F (Frequently)
• 13-25 lbs – F (Frequently)
• 26-40 lbs – F (Frequently)
• 41-100 lbs – F (Frequently)
• N (Not Applicable) – Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
• O (Occasionally) – Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
• F (Frequently) – Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
• C (Constantly) – Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

About Outside The Box

Outside The Box, LLC is a General Contractor specializing in construction and renovation work for the federal government. We are planning for progressive growth over the next several years, and are looking for ambitious, high-caliber professionals to grow with our company. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated, highly responsible person with outstanding organizational and communication skills who can grow with the company.