Senior Project Manager, New Construction

The Donohoe Companies•Bethesda, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Donohoe Construction Company is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its New Construction team. The position oversees construction progress and team performance and is accountable for completing projects to time and cost objectives across contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding, and contract administration. The Senior Project Manager is also responsible for project profitability and client satisfaction. The role manages project contracts, schedules, budgets, reporting, staff, client and A/E relationships, and project close-out. Work is primarily performed at an active construction site, with some administrative work in an on-site job trailer or temporary office. The position is not suitable for telework. The expected base pay range is $115,000–$170,000.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in construction management.
Demonstrated mastery of estimating, scheduling, budgeting and cost control, field supervision, financial reporting, client relationship management, safety, and insurance.
Success managing large construction projects, project phases, and Project Managers.
Ability to train others and monitor their work for quality and completeness.
Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical activity, including walking around active construction sites, climbing ladders and stairs, standing for extended periods, accessing temporary routes and scaffolding, bending and reaching, and handling objects up to 50 pounds.
Ability to navigate jobsite obstacles and hazards while maintaining security and safety measures.
Ability to speak and clearly see, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Must wear company-provided personal protective equipment, including hard hats, face/eye gear, and safety vests, at all times on the jobsite.
Ability to work beyond normal scheduled hours when required and in extreme weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction or a business-related field.
Experience with one or more of the following project types: office, government, hi-tech, hospitality, healthcare, retail, or multi-family.
Experience leading projects ranging from $40 million to $80 million or more.
LEED accreditation.

Responsibilities

Review, approve, and execute project contracts and purchase orders for compliance with company policies and objectives.
Support and implement the Company’s Project Management process.
Maintain liaison with clients and A/E contacts, attend meetings and functions, and support successful project execution and client satisfaction.
Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within corporate policy.
Coordinate schedule preparation and long-term planning, and monitor and control construction through administrative direction of the on-site Superintendent to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Manage contract financial matters to protect client and company interests, including reviewing and approving budgets, cost reports, fee payments, rental equipment, income, and expenses.
Perform final review of internal items, including Cost Analysis Worksheets, Monthly Billing to Owner, General Conditions Estimate, Labor Cost Report, and Monthly Reports.
Coordinate, manage, and supervise project staff, providing support and direction.
Oversee project close-out.
Provide technical assistance to project team members.
Promote the growth and development of client, subcontractor, and vendor relationships.
Understand and follow policies and processes relevant to the position.
Proactively identify and solve problems to minimize risk.
Train others and monitor their work for quality and completeness.