Professional Project Manager (Construction & Facilities) - Mid Level

Guidehouse•Dc, DC

About The Position

The Professional Project Manager – Mid Level assists the client with oversight and overall management of assigned projects. The role requires broad knowledge of lease activity, construction trades, and facility maintenance, with a facilities background most appropriate. The responsibilities listed provide a baseline and do not limit other related assignments. The project manager provides end-to-end project management, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closeout. The role supports client operating and capital budget development; tracks project metrics, logs, schedules, budgets, scope, issues, and stakeholder communications; and manages property leases and tenant needs. Projects may involve in-person meetings at project sites or nearby offices, conference calls, or video teleconferences.

Requirements

Active and maintained Top Secret federal or Department of Defense security clearance.
Bachelor's degree, or four additional years of construction, architecture, or engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
Five or more years of experience in construction, architecture, or engineering.
Experience with Microsoft Office and industry project software packages, including examples such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, AutoCAD, Revit, and Prolog.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
Professional certifications such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or an active real estate license.
Superior communication and organizational development skills.
Ability to conduct the full range of project and program analysis.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
Ability to solve complex problems involving several options.
Advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
Ability to build and maintain effective professional and customer relationships.
Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of construction disciplines, including civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering, as well as information technology principles.
Broad-based understanding of project management, with strong planning, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain an overview of an entire project while attending to detailed technical matters.
Ability to make independent decisions, demonstrate initiative, and function without supervision.
In-depth knowledge of U.S. Government Secure Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) construction.
Experience managing federal government facilities projects.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including leadership, project management, team building, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated experience in project leadership and team management.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and industry/project software such as PM Prolog, Newforma, Microsoft Project, Primavera, RS Means, Buzzsaw, or other cloud-based construction management protocols.
Fluency in project management principles and their implementation.
Ability to analyze project-related information and communicate project status and major issues in writing or verbally.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications and interpret contract terms and conditions.
Working knowledge of construction project management scheduling, intermediate computer skills, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Attend regular and special project meetings at project sites or nearby offices, in person or by conference call or video teleconference.
Create and update project reports and communications, including information on scope, schedule, budget, issues, and other relevant matters.
Create, set up, and maintain project filing, record-keeping, and documentation systems.
Update project management information systems used on projects, including client and other government systems.
Perform overall project management functions, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closeout.
Work with the client to develop annual operating and capital expense budgets.
Oversee projects by tracking metrics, updating logs, leading meetings, and ensuring user needs and schedules are met.
Maintain project accountability and tracking; apply project management best practices and lessons learned; promote customer involvement; enforce change control; develop contingency plans; recommend solutions; and manage project priorities.
Manage leases for a portfolio of properties by responding to tenant needs and ensuring administrative and building technical staff resolve problems promptly.
Recommend alterations, maintenance, and reconditioning as necessary.
Coordinate tenant move-ins and move-outs and conduct space walk-throughs with tenants.