Deputy Project Manager

The Copper River Family of Companies•Chantilly, VA

23h•$60 - $70•Hybrid

About The Position

Coho Construction Management is seeking an experienced Deputy Project Manager to support a newly awarded contract providing project management services to a federal client’s design and construction program in Chantilly, VA. This part-time, hybrid position requiring up to 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and will support the Project Manager with project controls, contract administration, reporting, meeting coordination, documentation, and day-to-day project management activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational, data management, written, and verbal communication skills, along with demonstrated experience supporting design and construction projects. The position requires regular in-person participation, including an anticipated weekly meeting at the Chantilly office and at least one monthly meeting at the customer’s office in Washington, DC.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of relevant industry experience
Strong data management and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to coordinate information and activities among multiple project stakeholders
Ability to work independently while supporting the Project Manager and broader project team
Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and meet established deadlines
Ability and willingness to attend required in-person meetings in Chantilly, VA, and Washington, DC.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree preferred

Responsibilities

Support the development and maintenance of project controls activities, including monitoring and reporting task order progress.
Assist the Project Manager with contract administration and project management activities.
Coordinate information and activities among subcontractors, field operations, project management, and other stakeholders.
Respond to government requests and assist with timely resolution of project-related inquiries.
Attend project progress and task-specific meetings and prepare accurate meeting minutes.
Track meeting action items and follow up with responsible parties to support timely completion.
Maintain organized project files, ensuring reports, correspondence, and project records remain current and readily accessible.
Support the preparation of weekly and monthly consolidated project reports summarizing project progress, issues, and overall status.
Monitor design and construction activities and assist with identifying and communicating project issues or areas requiring attention.
Attend required face-to-face meetings and provide in-person project support as needed.
Support the Project Manager in maintaining continuity and effective communication across project stakeholders.
Perform other project management and administrative duties as assigned in support of contract requirements.