Construction Project Manager

The Construction Project Manager (CPM) serves as the primary on-site project leader, and is directly accountable for safety, subcontractor management, project scheduling, and team development on site. This position will lead the daily operations during the construction phase of the project and is responsible for assisting with preconstruction, coordinating all subcontractors and vendors, and managing the project from start to finish. It is essential that this role have a deep understanding and commitment to collaboration and previous design build experience is preferred.

GENERAL SKILLS

• • Comprehensive knowledge of commercial construction means and methods
• • Previous experience managing a team of subcontractors and coordinating schedules to meet project timeline.
• • Ability to schedule projects and meet stated construction milestones and deadlines
• • Interpret and clarify plans and contract terms to subcontractors in a professional manner
• • Submittal and RFI management
• • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• • Good leadership skills
• • Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Procore, Teams, and Outlook.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• • This is fulltime on site position, project is located in downtown Washington DC
• • This position is responsible to build and maintain a strong relationship with the subcontractors, owner, architect, designers, and engineers
• • Schedule delivery and sequence of project materials and work
• • Document project progress and update schedule for review
• • Facilitate regular communications with PEx and Project team
• • Assist PEx in monitoring project budgets and financial progress
• • Inform project team of design, cost, or schedule related items
• • Develop, schedule, and lead project close-out processes
• • Mentor and develop other NewGround staff
• • Perform all other related work, as assigned or as apparent
• • Evaluate plans, specifications, and related construction documents for “Constructability” and “Value Engineering”
• • Ability to work with cross-functional teams (Design, Environmental Graphics, Furniture, etc.) to deliver a quality project
• • Purchase and schedule all long lead items early in the buyout phase
• • Ensure SWPP and environmental requirements are met and maintained
• • Review and approve subcontractor and vendor pay requisitions
• • Schedule delivery and sequence of project materials and work
• • Conduct site safety orientation for all workers prior to their starting work onsite and hold weekly site safety meetings with subcontractor foremen
• • Hold weekly subcontractor site meetings to include agendas and meeting minutes
• • Hold weekly Client update OAC meetings to include agendas and meeting minutes
• • Enforce subcontractor compliance with building and safety codes from all AHJ’s
• • Implement on site quality control and adherence to plans and specifications
• • Proficient in developing project budget and MS Project schedule
• • Document project progress and update schedule for review
• • Complete and submit all field required reports and logs as required
• • Take all required project progress photos and post within Procore
• • Must be able to successfully manage budgets and schedules of project
• • Perform all other related work, as assigned or as apparent

PROJECT LEAD

• • Must be able to lead on site construction project team
• • Ensure regular communications with Project team
• • Inform project team of design, cost, or schedule related items
• • Maintain strong client relationship and communicate project status effectively
• • Coordinate with our A/E team
• • Construction quality control expert
• • Prepare reports for internal and external communications
• • Report project status Complete Project punch list and close out procedures timely
• • Participate in internal kick-offs/brainstorming and project debriefs
• • Communicate with internal and external project team effectively
• • Support construction team as needed to ensure project success
• • Communicate design or material delivery issues to insure no impact to schedule or cost
• • Report significant project related issues in a timely manner

EXPECTATIONS

• • Travel and relocation to project locations during construction is required
• • Communicate on a professional level
• • Must be willing to work long hours if needed
• • Maintain positive can-do attitude, self-motivated
• • Willing to accept all assigned work
• • Must multi-task as required
• • Exceed Client expectations
• • Ensure project completion on-time, on-budget
• • Self-motivated and works well independently
• EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE PREREQUISITES
• • 10+ years of experience in commercial construction as a Superintendent or trade person.
• • Structural and civil experience required.
• • Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology
• • Previous experience leading a successful project team
• • Bachelor’s degree in construction related field is preferred; commensurate construction related experience will be considered