Construction Project Manager, northeast (Level 1)

Bureau Veritas•Remo, VA

44d•Remote

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager leads the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, multi-phase construction projects, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and to defined quality standards. The role oversees project progress, coordinates cross-functional teams and external partners, manages documentation, and maintains accountability for successful outcomes aligned with client expectations. The position leads multiple retail construction projects, which may include retail stores, restaurants, big-box stores, convenience stores, gas stations, distribution centers, and electric vehicle charging stations. Project scopes may involve tenant improvements, renovations, expansions, and ground-up construction. The manager oversees projects from entitlement and design through permitting, bidding, contracting, construction, store startup and turnover, and project closeout, managing consultants, contractors, vendors, budgets, schedules, and client delivery. This is a remote role involving work across multiple sites and states. Travel to client and project sites throughout the United States is required and may account for 50%–90% of the work schedule. Onsite visits may last up to one continuous week, and overnight travel may be required. The role has no specific supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of related experience; alternatively, five or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record, with no significant motor vehicle accident points or violations.
Knowledge of project components, processes, and methodologies.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex project documents and discuss project sites with site contacts and municipal facilities.
Time-management, active-listening, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to work successfully from a remote location.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Must have a cell phone and provide personal internet service.
Ability to meet the physical demands of field and office work, including occasional lifting up to 40 pounds during onsite duties and up to 10 pounds during office/offsite duties.
Ability and availability to travel frequently to project sites across the United States; travel may be 50%–90% of the work schedule, with overnight stays and onsite visits of up to one continuous week.
Employees incurring $2,000 or more annually in company-related travel expenses must obtain a corporate credit card; those incurring less must have sufficient personal credit to cover business travel costs.

Nice To Haves

Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Lead the overall direction, completion, program management, and financial outcomes of assigned construction projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables.
Manage projects from beginning to end, coordinating consultants, general contractors, vendors, specialty contractors, internal departments, and developers.
Manage project phases including entitlement, design, permitting, bidding, contracting, construction, store startup, store turnover, and closeout.
Manage contract administration, change orders, budgets, schedules, and client delivery.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
Prepare proposals and support budget development, forecasting, and financial management.
Monitor project milestones and deliverables, and provide regular status reports to leadership and stakeholders.
Communicate project updates and manage expectations with internal and external stakeholders, including client representatives.
Create and maintain detailed project documentation using proprietary or client software.
Identify and mitigate project risks and proactively solve problems throughout the project lifecycle.
Assess project execution and implement feedback and continuous-improvement practices.
Serve as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders and promote collaborative accountability across departments.
Apply industry best practices, techniques, and standards for effective project execution.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements and advise management on necessary actions.
Deliver timely customer service and proactive solutions to clients.
Protect confidential company information and exercise professional discretion and judgment.
Follow applicable policies, standard operating procedures, work instructions, quality standards, and safety rules.
Travel to client and project sites across the United States by plane, motor vehicle, or train.
Perform onsite field assessments, including walking, standing, climbing stairs and ladders, and observing building areas and equipment.
Use an electronic tablet for live field data collection and operate a computer and motor vehicle as required.
Maintain a safe and clean work area and meet the physical demands of the job.