Commercial Construction Project Manager - Government

HITT Contracting • Washington DC, DC

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About The Position

The Project Manager develops, coordinates, implements, and manages the work necessary to construct projects on time, within budget, and to specified quality standards. As the primary leader for the construction project, the PM provides leadership and serves as a liaison among project team members to advance the interests of the business and its clients. The role also demonstrates 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 experience in a project management role, with the ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to master project-specific software, including Microsoft Office, ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, and JD Edwards.
• Ability to read, interpret, and update construction project drawings.
• Ability to organize people, tools, and time to meet tight deadlines and achieve results.
• Knowledge of current market conditions, including pricing conventions and trends.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, communication, initiative, integrity, adaptability, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to recognize and implement contractual and HITT quality standards.
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors, and to approach situations with a customer-service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to coach, train, and educate assistant-level operations team members.
• Ability to sustain existing client relationships and develop new ones.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Demonstrate punctuality, engagement, focus, and respect for others.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year degree from an accredited university, preferably with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to HITT 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, set milestones, and prepare monthly owner reports.
• Establish job processes for RFIs, submittals, and pay applications; approve pay applications and negotiate subcontract change orders.
• Schedule projects, ensure quality control, and establish project logistics.
• Manage the project closeout process.
• 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.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses
• Premium health care coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• Employer-matched 401(k)
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Paid holidays and time off
• Other voluntary benefits and leave types

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED