Commercial Construction Project Manager - Mission Critical

HITT Contracting Inc.; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 96,800 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Benefits package

Wellness program

Paid holidays

Leave types

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc. in Falls Church, VA, is seeking a Project Manager to lead construction projects from planning through completion, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards.

You will coordinate with project teams, manage budgets, schedules, RFIs, submittals, pay applications, and client communication, while mentoring junior staff and aligning with HITT’s safety and quality expectations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction with a GC.
• Ability to execute multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Familiarity with construction drawings and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to safety standards and required documentation.
• Create and manage project budgets for assigned projects.
• Develop and collaborate on pre-construction RFP packages.
• Conduct project meetings, set milestones, and prepare monthly owner reports.
• Establish job processes (RFIs, submittals, pay apps); approve pay apps and change orders.
• Perform scheduling; ensure quality control and logistics.
• Manage closeout processes.
• Engage clients to discuss needs and service delivery.
• Supervise assistant project staff and MEPr managers.
• Collaborate with site operations teams throughout the project life cycle.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Contract knowledge

ProCore

Adobe

BlueBeam

JD Edwards

MS Project

Education

Four-year degree in construction, engineering, or business

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

ProCore

Adobe

BlueBeam

JD Edwards

Job description

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, serves as the liaison between project team members, and promotes the interests of both the business and clients. The PM is the primary leader for the construction project.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to HITT’s safety standards and ensure required documentation is filed.
• Create and manage project budgets for all assigned projects.
• Develop and collaborate on pre‑construction RFP packages.
• Conduct project meetings, set milestones, and formulate monthly owner reports.
• Establish job processes (RFIs, submittals, pay applications), approve pay applications, and negotiate subcontract change orders.
• Perform project scheduling; ensure quality control and overall logistics.
• Manage the closeout process efficiently.
• Contact new and existing customers to discuss needs and explain how services can be met.
• 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 project life cycle.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; four‑year degree in construction, engineering, or business 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 project management experience with the ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with sector/project‑specific software such as Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, JD Edwards.
• Ability to read and update construction drawings.
• Organize necessary resources, including people, tools, and time, to meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of current market conditions, pricing conventions, and trends.
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to:
• Lead and facilitate decision‑making.
• Show a positive attitude and passion for construction.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, presenting complex information effectively.
• Take initiative and seek responsibility.
• Maintain integrity consistent with The HITT Way and core values.
• Pursue continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities.
• Recognize quality and implement contractual and HITT quality standards.
• Adapt and exercise flexibility with evolving technology, design, and methods.
• Collaborate with diverse individuals.
• Foster positive relationships among colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Adopt a customer‑service orientation.
• Coach, train, and educate assistant level operations team members.
• Sustain existing client relationships and develop new ones.
• Prioritize tasks effectively and multitask as required.
• Exhibit respectfulness by being punctual, focused, and respectful of others.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range (Virginia Senate Bill 215): $96,800.00 – $132,000.00. Compensation may vary by city or state. HITT Contracting offers:

• Performance‑based bonuses
• Competitive total benefits package (health, vision, dental, 401(k) match)
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Paid holidays and time‑off
• Other voluntary benefits and leave types

Equal Opportunity Statement

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. 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 opportunity to succeed.