Assistant Construction Project Manager

Goodwin Living; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance for Career Dev

Housing support for relocation

Job summary

Goodwin Living, a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Virginia, is seeking an Assistant Construction Project Manager to oversee smaller capital projects across campus acquisitions. You will plan, coordinate, and deliver projects on time and within budget, overseeing all phases of execution from Residential Living to Health Care Centers.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and communication with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders; lead meetings;

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of construction project management experience on commercial, healthcare, or senior living projects.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Experience managing projects through all design and construction phases including planning, design, procurement, permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and plans.
• Experience with Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, or similar software for floor plans and basic layouts.
• Strong stakeholder management, including gathering requirements and managing expectations.
• Ability to lead meetings, document minutes, track actions, and ensure follow-up.
• Willingness to travel between Goodwin Living campuses.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate construction activities to meet deadlines.
• Prepare budgets, progress reports, and cost tracking for leadership.
• Inspect projects for code compliance and safety.
• Oversee end-to-end project delivery across care levels.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors.
• Lead stakeholder meetings and document outcomes.
• Monitor site safety, quality, and adherence to scope.
• Close out projects and ensure turnover and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Scheduling

Reading construction drawings

Revit/AutoCAD/SketchUp

Contract administration

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Celebrated as the #3 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team - it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 60 countries.

Goodwin Living Is Proud To Be Recognized As a Top Workplace In The Greater Washington, D.C. Region By The Washington Post Every Year Since 2019 — And Now Nationally By USA Today. Since 2022, We’ve Also Been Annually Recognized As One Of The Top 100 Employers For Interns By The Top Virginia Employers For Intern Awards. These Honors Are Based Entirely On Feedback From Our Team Members, Gathered Through An Annual Third-party Survey. Here’s What They Say Makes Us Stand Out

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.

Salary: $90k-$105k

About The Position

The Assistant Construction Project Manager oversees smaller capital projects across all current and future campus acquisitions. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering projects on time, within budget, and within the approved scope while overseeing all phases of project execution across all levels of care, including Residential Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and the Health Care Centers.

Job Duties

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines. Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, and cost tracking reports to leadership and stakeholders.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor for compliance with building and safety codes, as well as any environmental or regulatory requirements.
• Manages the delivery of products, services or functions to complete projects end-to-end Experience with Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, or similar software for creating floor plans and simple design layouts.
• Coordinate and manage communication with project stakeholders and team members, ensuring timely notifications, updates, and collaboration throughout the project.
• Meet with stakeholders to identify project requirements, manage stakeholder expectations and satisfaction, and respond promptly to issues or concerns.
• Visit project sites regularly to monitor safety, quality, cleanliness, and verify that work is being completed in accordance with the contracted scope.
• Lead and document project progress meetings, including meeting agendas, minutes, action items, and follow-up.
• Document substantial completion and manage the project closeout process to ensure timely completion of all project requirements.
• Plan and manage capital projects from initiation through closeout, including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, design, construction, and turnover.
• Manage projects through all phases of design and construction, coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Treats all persons with respect and is a “team player” within the department and within the organization.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment.
• Project positive professional image.
• Take responsibility for personal growth and learning.
• Effectively use resources and strives for efficiency.
• Assures quality management in all operations.
• Abide by departmental, Human Resources, and company policies and procedures.
• Monitor trends in field and innovative methods and implements or recommends new programs to ensure the highest quality services in the future.
• Meet regular and predictable attendance requirements.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned and directed.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience required in construction project management on commercial, healthcare, senior living, or institutional building projects.
• Bachelor's degree highly preferred in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• Prior experience required in managing projects through all phases of design and construction, including planning, design, procurement, permitting, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Experience in architecture, interior design, or construction, with the ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, building plans, and basic as-built drawings.
• Experience with Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, or similar software for creating floor plans, simple design layouts, and basic as-built drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple capital projects simultaneously while maintaining project schedules, budgets, quality, and scope.
• Prior experience required in coordinating architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Must have strong stakeholder management skills, including gathering project requirements, managing expectations, communicating project updates, and responding promptly to issues and concerns.
• Ability to lead project meetings, document meeting minutes, track action items, and ensure timely follow-up.
• Demonstrated experience administering contracts, reviewing change orders, evaluating contractor performance, and managing project budgets.
• Experience conducting site visits to monitor safety, quality, cleanliness, schedule, and compliance with contract documents and the approved scope of work.
• Strong analytical, organizational, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with residents, leadership, consultants, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Project, or equivalent project management software.
• Must have a valid driver's license with an insurable driving record and the ability to flexibly travel between Goodwin Living campuses as needed.

A sampling of our many benefits!

We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Staff Emergency Grants
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

Benefits

We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Staff Emergency Grants
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #1 in 2023!

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.