Project Manager

The ideal candidate for this position will have 3 or more years of work experience in commercial General Contracting as an Assistant PM or a Project Manager on projects with costs of $5M or worked as an Owner's Representative. Although the job position is Construction administration focused, the position will expose the candidate to the full Real Estate development process from land acquisition, approvals, design, construction, lease-up and disposition.

This role is critically important to ensuring our school clients have affordable and just-right facilities on time and on-budget so they can positively impact more children. In this role, you will act as the Owner's representative to assist in the management and coordination of all activities associated with new school construction. The job will be based out of Washington, DC but will require travel at a minimum to: NY, NJ, PA, MD, DC, NC, SC, FL, TX

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and facilitate general construction activities
• Assist in the preparation of the project budget
• Assist in drawing and specification preparation as well as review pricing and consultant/construction contracts
• Manage and develop Construction Managers/GC’s
• Monitor and review contractors' work as it relates to budget, schedule, and owner's program
• Direct activities of architects/engineers
• Prepare construction updates for the development group and/or ownership
• Prepare and monitor cost estimates, budget updates, and change order reports
• Review working drawings
• Administer change order procedures and contractor progress payments
• Maintain and monitor the progress of punch lists
• Control project documentation and historical data regarding construction
• Assist in space planning, budget preparation, material selection, cost estimating, construction contracts, and cost monitoring
• Encourage a safe working environment and review all required OSHA and Worker's Compensation safety and accident reports with the General Contractor
• Travel required - Ownership of a car preferred

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in construction management, engineering, architecture or a related field from an accredited institution
• Three or more years of general contractor or project management related experience with an emphasis on ground-up construction
• Demonstrate understanding and successful application of general construction terminology and processes
• Read and interpret detailed construction drawings and specifications and communicate findings with the team
• Negotiate and interpret the intent of contract documents and mediate disputes as needed
• Analyze and interpret various types of data to draw conclusions and solve problems
• Maintain a calm demeanor in emergencies
• Compose business letters, expositions, summaries, and reports, using proper format, punctuation, grammar, diction, and style
• Speak before an audience with confidence, using appropriate communication skills/style
• Demonstrate strong initiative
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working atmosphere among staff and contractors
• Exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project software
• Experienced in Bluebeam or Microsoft Project

You will be a great fit for this position if:

• Your construction project management experience helps you quickly pull together a project plan that includes all the critical decisions and milestones to ensure the project is delivered successfully on time.
• Your previous client and contractors rave about their experience with you and would hire you to lead another project.
• You enjoy building relationships and easily fit into a new team.
• You are a constant learner that operates with curiosity, and you’re not afraid to tackle a project when you have limited background knowledge.
• You are highly coachable and comfortable operating with feedback and a beginner mindset.
• You’re persistent and won’t give up when you don’t know the answer immediately.
• You are a problem solver and know how to move things forward with limited resourcing or roadblocks.
• You sweat the small stuff and know that great outcomes result from paying attention to the details and being consistent in your work.
• You are committed to being an awesome teammate. You work with appropriate urgency and motivate others with your passion and vision.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance