Commercial Construction Project Manager - Mission Critical

HITT Contracting•Washington DC, DC

About The Position

A Project Manager develops, coordinates, implements, and manages all facets of construction projects to deliver them on time, within budget, and to the specified quality. The Project Manager provides leadership and serves as the liaison between project team members, promoting the interests of the business and its clients. This person is the primary leader for the construction project and is expected to demonstrate the characteristics of a mid-level leader. The role also includes customer engagement, supervision of assistant operations support roles, and close collaboration with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the project lifecycle. The position is for mission-critical commercial construction projects.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Four-year degree from an accredited university, preferably with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business; additional work experience may substitute for a degree.
At least 5 years of commercial construction experience, including experience with a commercial general contractor.
Previous project management experience and the ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to learn and use project-specific software, including Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint), ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, and JD Edwards.
Mastery of reading construction drawings, including reading, interpreting, and updating project-related drawings.
Ability to organize people, tools, and time to meet tight deadlines and achieve desired results.
Knowledge of current market conditions, including pricing conventions and trends.
Leadership and project knowledge, with the ability to facilitate decision-making.
Positive attitude and passion for construction and the industry.
Clear, concise, and professional communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly.
Initiative, willingness to seek responsibility, and integrity consistent with The HITT Way and HITT’s core values.
Commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement.
Ability to recognize quality and implement contractual and HITT quality standards.
Adaptability and flexibility with changing technology, design, means, and methods.
Ability to collaborate with people of varied backgrounds and styles and foster positive relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
Customer-service-oriented approach.
Ability to prioritize tasks, distinguish urgent issues from those that can wait, and multitask effectively.
Punctuality, engagement, focus, and respect for others.

Responsibilities

Maintain adherence to HITT’s safety standards and ensure required documentation is filed.
Create and manage project budgets for assigned projects.
Develop and collaborate on pre-construction RFP packages.
Conduct project meetings, set milestones, and prepare monthly owner reports.
Establish project processes for RFIs, submittals, and pay applications; approve pay applications and negotiate subcontract change orders.
Manage project schedules, quality control, and overall project logistics.
Manage the project closeout process efficiently.
Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs and explain how company services could meet them.
Supervise assistant operations support roles, including assistant project managers, administrative assistants, MEP managers, and safety team members.
Collaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the project lifecycle.
Coach, train, and educate assistant-level operations team members.
Sustain existing client relationships and develop new client relationships.