Construction Project Manager

gpac; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pay

Lucrative bonus plan

Work-life balance

Job summary

gpac seeks a Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects, guiding project teams, maintaining client relationships, and aligning with executives to drive growth. The role emphasizes accountability, clear communication, and strong coordination across stakeholders.

The PM will manage preconstruction collaboration, interpret plans, mentor junior staff, and oversee procurement, submittals, and cost forecasting to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture or related field preferred.
• 5+ years experience managing commercial/light industrial projects.
• Broad knowledge of building systems and construction methods.
• Strong financial management skills with end-to-end project oversight.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Estimating during the Preconstruction phase.
• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Mentor less experienced PM staff on daily duties.
• Develop relationships with Owners, Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors.
• Oversee subcontractor and vendor procurement and contract reviews.
• Guide resolution of drawing interpretation problems.
• Manage processes for submittals, RFIs, change orders, and billings.
• Ensure timely owner billings and verify work-in-place quantities.
• Forecast total costs and monitor project budgets.
• Create and monitor project schedules and provide progress updates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture or related field

Job description

One of the area's most highly respected General Contractors is seeking a Project Manager to join their growing team. This is an award-winning, financially strong company with a long history of excellence in construction.

The Project Manager provides the overall leadership for the execution of successful outcomes on Commercial Construction projects. The Project Manager leads the project team with a focus on the customer, utilizing open communication, setting clear direction, and establishing high levels of expectations.

This position requires passion, dedication, and a strong sense of accountability with the ability to align with the executive team to optimize growth potential and contribute to the strategic objectives of the Company.

Project Manager Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Estimating during the Preconstruction phase
• Read and Interpret Construction Plans and Specifications
• Mentor less experienced Project Management staff on the daily duties required to effectively manage a construction project
• Work with your Team's existing Owners, Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors to establish long-term relationships to identify and obtain future project opportunities
• Oversee the Subcontractor and Vendor procurement by supervising the completion of buyout, scope of work review, contract writing, insurance and bonding reviews, etc.
• Guide the research and recommendation of resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts and errors
• Manage the Team that processes all Submittals, RFI's, Change Order Proposals, Owner Billings, Time Sheet Management, Subcontractor/Vendor Billings, Monthly Reports, etc.
• Ensure the preparation of timely Owner Billings via the verification of work-in-place quantities/billings from Subcontractors and Suppliers
• Verify the production of accurate monthly cost projections which forecast total estimated costs at completion
• Oversight of the creation and monitoring of Project Schedules and production of progress updates

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degrees in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred. Applicants with relevant certifications or equivalent experience will also be considered
• 5+ years experience managing commercial/light industrial projects
• Broad knowledge of building systems and construction methods
• Strong financial management skills and the ability to independently manage all aspects of a project from start to finish

Compensation/Benefits

• Industry-leading compensation and complete benefits package
• Lucrative bonus plan
• Positive company culture and work/life balance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.