Assistant Construction PM – Schools (On-Site in DC)

MGAC; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Workplace recognition

Generous PTO

Wellness benefits

Collaborative culture

Job summary

MGAC in Washington, DC is seeking an Assistant Construction Project Manager (Schools) to support multi-phase projects from design through closeout. The role involves collaborating with the project team, coordinating site activity, and maintaining client expectations on a busy campus program.

You will monitor field progress, assist with schedule analysis, and help with project documentation, invoicing, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in construction management, business, architecture, engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical) or related field is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in construction project management with a thorough understanding of the building design and construction process.
• Construction management experience related to base building, schools, commercial, cultural, life sciences, corporate fit-out and/or developer work. Experience with site construction.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving, presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat or similar PDF tools (Bluebeam, Nitro), and project management platforms such as Procore or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Participate as an active member of a team of dynamic project managers in executing multi-phased projects, maintaining client expectations, and evolving project demands.
• Experience with construction oversight, design management, contract management and project communications.
• Responsible for monitoring progress in the field, schedule analysis, and quality control.
• Opportunity to build trust with and have direct interface with the construction team and client decision-makers.
• Identify project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee and prepare accurate project documentation for all phases of the project.
• Participate in tracking and processing invoices, purchase orders, and other financial commitments, exposures and obligations.
• Maintain relationships with the wider construction industry, trade associates, vendors, and professional organizations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in construction management, business, architecture, engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical) or related field

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat/Bluebeam/Nitro

Procore

Job description

MGAC in Washington, DC is seeking an Assistant Construction Project Manager (Schools) to support multi-phase projects from design through closeout. The role involves collaborating with the project team, coordinating site activity, and maintaining client expectations on a busy campus program.

You will monitor field progress, assist with schedule analysis, and help with project documentation, invoicing, and risk management.