Commercial Construction Project Manager - Government

HITT Contracting Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 97,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc is seeking a Commercial Construction Project Manager for government projects in the Washington, DC area. The role leads project teams to deliver on time, within budget, and to the required quality, interfacing with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with 5+ years of commercial construction PM experience or a four-year degree in construction, engineering, or business.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; four-year degree strongly preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, 5+ years’ commercial construction experience including with a general contractor.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a PM role.
• ProCore, Microsoft Office (Project/Excel/Word/Outlook/PowerPoint), Adobe, BlueBeam, JD Edwards proficiency.
• Mastery of reading construction drawings and interpreting updates.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety compliance and project documentation.
• Create and manage project budgets for all assigned projects.
• Develop and collaborate on pre-construction RFP packages.
• Conduct meetings, set milestones, and prepare monthly owner reports.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, pay applications, and change orders.
• Schedule projects, ensure quality control, and manage logistics.
• Oversee closeout processes and ensure client needs are met.
• Collaborate with project superintendent and site operations team.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering/business

High school diploma

Tools

ProCore

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD/BlueBeam/Adobe

JD Edwards

Job description

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates.

No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

Commercial Construction Project Manager - Government Job Description: A Project Manager (PM) develops, coordinates, implements, and manages all facets necessary to construct the project on time, within budget, and to the quality specified. The PM provides leadership and serves as the liaison between project team members to promote the interest of both the business and clients in all matters, as well as demonstrate the characteristics of a mid-level leader. The PM is the primary leader for the construction project.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to HITT’s standards of safety; ensuring that required documentation is filed
• Create and manage project budget for all assigned projects
• Develop and collaborate on pre-construction RFP package
• Conduct project meetings, while setting milestones and formulating monthly owner reports
• Establish job processes (RFIs, submittals, and pay applications) including approving pay applications and negotiating subcontract change orders
• Perform project scheduling; ensure project quality control and establish overall project logistics
• Manage the closeout process efficiently
• Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs while explaining how these needs could be met by specific company services
• Supervise assistant operations support roles such as assistant project manager, administrative assistant, MEP managers, safety team members, etc.
• Collaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the life of the project

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred
• In lieu of a degree, additional work experience is acceptable 5+ years’ experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor
• Previous experience in a project management role with the ability to execute multiple projects and/or simultaneously
• Ability to master sector/project-specific software systems including but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite (ex. Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, JD Edwards
• Mastery of reading construction drawings; tasks including reading, interpreting, and updating construction project-related drawings
• Ability to organize necessary resources, including people, tools and time to meet tight deadlines and achieve desired results
• Knowledge of current market conditions including pricing conventions and trends
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to: Carry oneself as a leader and knowledge holder of the project while facilitating the decision-making process
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and passion for construction and our industry
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with a strong ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Take initiative and seek responsibility
• Demonstrate integrity consistent with The HITT Way and HITT’s core values
• Seek continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities, internal focus on self-improvement
• Recognize quality and implement contractual and HITT quality standards
• Adapt and exercise flexibility with the ever-changing world of technology, design, means and methods
• Collaborate with people of various backgrounds and styles
• Foster positive relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors and vendors
• Approach all situations with a customer service oriented attitude
• Coach, train and educate assistant level operations team members
• Sustain existing client relationships and develop new client relationships
• Understand and know what tasks are more important than others; discern what needs to be solved immediately and what can wait; ability to multi-task effectively
• Exhibit respectfulness by being punctual, engaged/focused, and respectful of others

In accordance with Virginia Senate Bill 215 (SB 215), the base salary range for this position is: $96,800.00 - $132,000.00 Compensation in other cities and states may vary. HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time-off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Since 1937, HITT Contracting has grown to be one of the top 10 general contractors in the U.S. with 16 offices nationwide.

We continue to expand across the country, leading us to new locations and expanding into new work types.

HITT has a workforce of more than 3,300 team members companywide, and we’re looking for driven candidates to join our team who want to grow with us and contribute to the company’s ongoing success.

HITT will never ask you for personal or financial information via email or text message as part of the recruiting process.