Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Construction Project Manager

A leading Design-Build Construction company is seeking a Site Manager to coordinate and lead their field team. If you are an organized and motivated person with relevant skills and interest who can manage a team and support the superintendent in delivering projects on time and with quality, then contact us.

Manager Qualifications:

The primary role of the Project Manager is to manage his/her assigned projects including overseeing all field operations, schedule/productivity, site safety, and quality of work.

Assist in the development of estimates

CAD drafting

Participate in the pre-construction/job start-up process including development of the baseline schedule and site utilization plans

Management and planning of all Subcontractor scopes of work to ensure a quality product and timely delivery

Lead foreman’s meetings, resolve day to day field issues

Management of laborers, carpenters and field operations staff etc.

Communicate and enforce company’s safety program and all applicable OSHA standards; manage job-site housekeeping/cleanliness

Communicate and enforce quality standards with subcontractors and vendors

Create and manage project schedules, develop look-ahead schedules for planning purposes, and produce monthly updates for the project team.

Coordinate with utility service providers and city/local jurisdiction officials

Prepare accurate daily reports with progress photos documenting work activities and labor totals

Review shop drawings and coordinate work in place, prepare in-situ mock-ups in accordance with the project requirement, draft RFIs when conflicts arise

Manage all site logistics

Coordinate material tracking with staff and subcontractors/vendors

Schedule and participate in all material testing, code compliance, and other quality control inspections; communicate non-compliant items with appropriate parties and take lead with required remedial work

Ability to commute to multiple job sites throughout DC and DMV

Authorized to work in the United States

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or relevant field; equivalent experience will be considered. Internships available.

5 or more years’ experience in the construction industry (preferably in multi-family and commercial) with 2 or more years’ experience as an Assistant manager or manager preferred. Internships available.

Experience with projects of at least $1M preferred

Demonstrable ability to lead construction projects in various phases concurrently.

OSHA 30 & First Aid/CPR/AED certified recommended

Action oriented leader, organized, good time management skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills; preferably English and Spanish

Basic computer skills required (email, Microsoft Office) with scheduling software experience (Primavera or MS Project)

Experience with AutoCAD and SketchUp software

Ability to build positive relationships with peers, subcontractors, clients, design consultants, etc

Expert ability to manage project timelines and budgets

Honest and hard-working individual with a team-oriented attitude

Capital Forward Group is an award-winning design/build company specializing in quality residential, government and small-business construction for the past 20 years. We are a client-focused, team-oriented company with high-quality projects ranging from the DMV to New York City and Mexico city.