Construction Project Manager

DLC Management Corp.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Mentorship program

Job summary

DLC Management Corp. is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead all phases of construction projects for open-air retail centers. You will ensure on-time, on-budget delivery by coordinating with the VP of Construction, managing schedules, and guiding design teams and vendors.

You will oversee permits, entitlements, change orders, and close-out activities, while maintaining rigorous site inspections and stakeholder communications. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture.
• 5–10 years of construction operations experience, prior experience with retail assets preferred.
• Ability to travel on a regular basis.
• Strong proficiency in MS Project, MS Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, etc.
• Experience with Procore and Blue Beam project management software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with VP of Construction to transition projects from estimating phase and establish project objectives, scope, deliverables and timing.
• Prepare and maintain the master construction program schedule, including critical milestone and phasing schedules.
• Manage the design team & process including RFP preparation, contract negotiation, progress monitoring, reviewing and providing feedback on design drawings, and coordinating with tenant-side stakeholders
• Identify all necessary municipal entitlements and oversee submission and issuance of all necessary project permits
• Manage the construction team & process including procurement, qualification/selection of General Contractors and other vendors, and day-to-day oversight of construction activities to ensure adherence to project schedules, work quality etc.
• Conduct regular site inspections to assess project progress, identify risks, and ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements
• Provide regular updates and reports on project status to internal and external stakeholders, including milestone progress, budget updates, and open issues
• Oversee all financial documentation submitted from vendors including contracts, invoices, change orders and lien waivers; primary responsibility for review and negotiations of change orders
• Review the executed lease and work letter at project kickoff to identify Landlord deliverables, delivery dates and tenant remedies; manage the project to meet those obligations and elevate risks to schedule or scope before they become lease defaults
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all project details and documentation uploaded in Procore.
• Coordinate with DLC Tenant Coordinator and Tenant stakeholders regarding project close-out and turnover to tenants.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Travel

Education

Construction/Engineering/Architecture degree

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Procore

Blue Beam

Job description

Why DLC?

DLC is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and is driven by a strong culture and entrepreneurial foundation. DLC is one of the nation's leading owners and operators of open-air retail shopping centers and has expertise in all facets of commercial real estate. At DLC, our teammates make all the difference and we offer industry-leading training and career development to assure your success.

What We Offer:

• Compensation and Benefits:
  • Competitive pay
  • 401K company match
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Work-Life Balance:
  • Hybrid work model
  • 20+ paid days off annually
  • 13+ paid holidays in addition to PTO
  • Paid parental leave
• Career Development:
  • Industry-leading training and development
  • Open door policy
  • Industry trade shows and event access
  • Mentorship program

About the Role:

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for management of all phases of construction projects including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closeout to ensure on-time and on-budget completion.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management:
  • Coordinate with VP of Construction to transition projects from estimating phase and establish project objectives, scope, deliverables and timing
  • Prepare and maintain the master construction program schedule, including critical milestone and phasing schedules
  • Manage the design team & process including RFP preparation, contract negotiation, progress monitoring, reviewing and providing feedback on design drawings, and coordinating with tenant-side stakeholders
  • Identify all necessary municipal entitlements and oversee submission and issuance of all necessary project permits
  • Manage the construction team & process including procurement, qualification/selection of General Contractors and other vendors, and day-to-day oversight of construction activities to ensure adherence to project schedules, work quality etc.
  • Conduct regular site inspections to assess project progress, identify risks, and ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements
  • Provide regular updates and reports on project status to internal and external stakeholders, including milestone progress, budget updates, and open issues
  • Oversee all financial documentation submitted from vendors including contracts, invoices, change orders and lien waivers; primary responsibility for review and negotiations of change orders
  • Review the executed lease and work letter at project kickoff to identify Landlord deliverables, delivery dates and tenant remedies; manage the project to meet those obligations and elevate risks to schedule or scope before they become lease defaults
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of all project details and documentation uploaded in Procore.
  • Coordinate with DLC Tenant Coordinator and Tenant stakeholders regarding project close-out and turnover to tenants.
• Corporate/Team Support:
  • Manage and mentor Assistant PM’s when assigned to project team
  • Partner with Legal, Leasing, Property Management and Transactions to support cross-departmental efforts including partner reporting, insurance matters, lease disputes, and dispositions
  • Support departmental CM Fees billing and collection efforts
  • Carry out thorough project evaluations and assessments to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary corrective measures.

Soft Skills/Behaviors:

• Highly motivated, self-starter with an outstanding work ethic
• Effective communicator (both verbal and written) that possesses confidence and assertiveness while maintaining humility and respect
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Critical thinker who is able to quickly grasp the big picture needs
• Trustworthy and willing to be accountable for their actions
• Positive, can-do attitude; strong sense of urgency and enjoys solving problems
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (tenants, contractors, partners)

Technical Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture
• 5-10 years of construction operations experience required (prior experience with retail assets preferred)
• Ability to travel on a regular basis
• Strong proficiency in MS Project, MS Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, etc.
• Experience with Procore and Blue Beam project management software is preferred

The expected salary range for this position is between $125,000 and $150,000. The actual compensation will be based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, market and business considerations and other factors permitted by law.

About DLC:

Founded in 1991, DLC has been one of the nation’s preeminent owners, operators, and managers of shopping centers. Our portfolio includes millions of square feet of attractive retail space and continues to expand as we complete additional acquisitions.