Commercial Construction Project Manager - Government Mission Critical

HITT Contracting Inc.•Washington, DC

1d•$96,800 - $132,000

About The Position

HITT Contracting is seeking a Project Manager to support mission-critical projects within its Government Business Unit. The Project Manager develops, coordinates, implements, and manages the work needed to construct projects on time, within budget, and to specified quality standards. The role provides leadership and serves as a liaison among project team members, advancing the interests of the business and clients. The Project Manager is the primary leader for the construction project and is expected to demonstrate the characteristics of a mid-level leader.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
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 master 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.
Ability to lead and facilitate project decision-making, demonstrate a positive attitude and passion for construction, communicate clearly and professionally, take initiative, demonstrate integrity, and pursue continuous improvement.
Ability to recognize quality and implement contractual and HITT quality standards; adapt to changes in technology, design, means, and methods; and collaborate with people of varied backgrounds and styles.
Ability to foster positive relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors; maintain a customer-service-oriented approach; coach, train, and educate assistant-level operations team members; and sustain and develop client relationships.
Ability to prioritize tasks, distinguish urgent issues from those that can wait, multitask effectively, and act respectfully and punctually.

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred. Additional work experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Maintain adherence to HITT’s safety standards and ensure required documentation is filed.
Create and manage budgets for assigned projects.
Develop and collaborate on pre-construction RFP packages.
Conduct project meetings, establish 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 scheduling, 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.