Construction Manager

Carr in; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Short & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts for Health

Maternity & Parental Bonding Leave

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with Immediate Vesting & 6%

Tuition Assistance & Professional Dev.

Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Carr Properties, headquartered in Washington, DC, is seeking a Construction Manager to plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise multiple capital improvement projects across the District and neighboring states. This role requires strong leadership, budget control, and collaboration with internal departments and external teams.

You will select design teams, manage the design process, oversee purchasing, negotiate contracts, and monitor progress to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of four years of experience in a similar position with a real estate developer or a general contractor.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise multiple projects.
• Select project design team and manage the design process.
• Negotiate contracts and monitor progress; coordinate meetings and payments.
• Define project team structure and ensure timely completion and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Serve as primary liaison with in-house departments during construction.

Skills

Reading drawings

Reports writing

Verbal & written communication

Negotiation

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Detail oriented

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

Email

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: HQ - Washington, DC 20005-1720, Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary, Department: Construction Management

Reports To: Director, Construction Management

FLSA Status: Exempt

OVERALL PURPOSE OF POSITION

Plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise multiple customer improvement and capital improvement projects in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Massachusetts. In this role, "customers" refers to the companies that lease space in Carr properties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Construction Management

• Project Planning (prepare preliminary budgets and schedules, assist in lease review, define project goals in terms of cost and schedule)
• Project Design Management (select project design team, kick off the design process, manage schematic design, define and update budget, coordinate information between team members, provide input on constructability, methods, and materials; conduct final document review and approval)
• Construction Purchasing and Administration (identify permitting process, qualify general contractors, award project, negotiate contracts, coordinate construction meetings, monitor progress, mediate conflicts between customer-landlord-designers-contractors-suppliers, ensure quality control, ensure completion of punch list and proper contract closeout, review and process payments and lien documentation)
• Responsible for defining the structure of the project team, assigning responsibilities to each member, and maintaining relationships among the entire team to ensure the smooth and timely completion of a project; responsible and accountable for the success of each project in terms of both landlord and customer satisfaction
• Serves as the primary point of contact for all in-house departments (Property Management, Asset Management, and Accounting) during the construction phase
• Other duties as assigned

Customer Relations

• Visits, corresponds, and communicates with customers
• Responsible for the team's success
• Responds to emergencies and is visible in emergency situations
• Coordinates customer move-in with the Property Management team

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret architectural/MEP drawings, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
• Must be able to write reports and business correspondence
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and/or customers
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), negotiating, time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills required
• Basic knowledge of accounting and business decision-making
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and email
• Must be able to work with others as a team member to accomplish projects while meeting the needs of the customers
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and make decisions within established standards and proceduresMust have demonstrable experience in using out-of-the-box thinking to solve customer problems
• Must be able to recognize and be sensitive to the needs, feelings, and concerns of customers and associates
• Must be willing to receive guidance and supervision, follow work rules and safety and security practices, and meet deadlines
• Must be self‑motivated, detail-oriented, and willing to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of four years of experience in a similar position with a real estate developer or a general contractor

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

Carr Properties is committed to providing our associates with a comprehensive and competitive pay and benefits program. The anticipated total compensation for this role is up to $120,000 based on experience. Our benefits include:

• Health, Dental & Vision
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health & Transit
• Maternity & Parental Bonding Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with Immediate Vesting & Matching Contribution
• Tuition Assistance & Professional Development
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Employee Referral Bonus

Carr Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.