Senior Construction Project Manager (Full-Time)

MBP; Cheltenham (MD); On-site; USD 122,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with bonuses

Generous paid time off

Employer-paid medical/dental/vision

Health savings account with company

401(k)/Roth 401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Wellness program

Job summary

MBP in the Washington/Baltimore DC metropolitan area seeks leaders in design and construction to deliver secure facilities, labs, and IT/AV systems. The role demands extensive experience in SCIFs, contract administration, and quality control across complex projects.

Responsibilities include pre-construction and construction-phase owner representation, risk management, schedule verification, meetings leadership, and closeout coordination to ensure client satisfaction and project success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with extensive related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Familiarity with ICD-705 requirements and IC-705 standards.
• OSHA 30 certification or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Knowledge of construction codes, materials, and methods.
• Preferred: CCM or CQM certifications.
• Understanding of scheduling, cost estimation, documentation, and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-construction and construction phase owner representation for medium to large projects.
• Manage cost, schedule, and quality on behalf of the client/owner.
• Lead risk and issue identification with mitigation strategies.
• Review and track project schedules and progress.
• Lead or participate in progress meetings and document minutes.
• Perform QA inspections to ensure contract compliance.
• Document and track issues, coordinate with contractor/designer/owner to resolve.
• Review change orders for entitlement and price, assist negotiations.
• Coordinate reviews with accreditation authorities and IT/AV stakeholders.
• Oversee punch-list, acceptance, and closeout requirements.

Skills

Project leadership

Risk management

Schedule tracking

Quality assurance

Documentation

Contract administration

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Problem solving

MS Office, IT/AV familiarity

Education

GED + 15 years related exp/education

Bachelor’s in engineering/architecture/construction

ICD-705 knowledge

OSHA 30-hour certification

Construction codes and materials knowledge

CCM/CQM certifications (preferred)

Construction management fundamentals

Tools

Quality Management tools

Contract administration tools

Job description

Experience Qualification

MBP is seeking leaders in the design and construction industry to support the delivery of complex projects and programs. For this position, candidates in the Washington/Baltimore DC metropolitan area must have 10 or more years of combined education and/or experience and demonstrate advanced knowledge and expertise in the design and/or construction of secure facilities, including secure compartmented information facilities (SCIF) and associated components, systems, and accreditation procedures. Experience in supporting the successful delivery of new and/or renovated laboratory and/or secure facilities with high‑density power and multi‑class distribution IT and AV systems is desired. Candidates should have evidence of progressive career development and demonstrate expertise in contract administration, change management, construction quality assurance, construction management, field engineering, or related fields.

Main Duties

Duties include providing pre‑construction and construction phase owner representation for medium‑ to large‑scale projects, either as part of a team or working independently, depending on the project's size and complexity. Responsibilities include managing cost, schedule, and/or quality on behalf of the client/owner.

Typical duties include:

• Working collaboratively with the project delivery team to proactively identify risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Reviewing project schedules to verify they are complete, feasible, and reasonable. Specific scheduling experience is not required, but it is desired.
• Reviewing and tracking progress against the accepted schedule.
• Participating and/or leading progress meetings, preparing meeting minutes, or reviewing minutes prepared by others to verify completeness and accuracy.
• Providing quality management, including participation in preparatory/pre‑installation meetings, and performing or overseeing the performance of Quality Assurance (QA) inspections to verify that work complies with contract requirements.
• Documenting and tracking issues until resolution, collaborating with the contractor, designer, and owner to resolve issues as they arise.
• Reviewing change order proposals for entitlement and price, and leading or assisting in negotiations.
• Coordinating reviews and testing with accreditation authorities and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Coordinating reviews or installations by third‑party specialty stakeholders, consultants, or installers related to electronic security, doors and hardware, and IT/AV systems.
• Coordinating punch‑list and acceptance with the designer and other project stakeholders.
• Monitoring and verifying completion of closeout requirements, including owner training, operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, and stock materials.

Education and Knowledge

• High school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), plus 15 years of related experience and/or education.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field, plus 10 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of ICD‑705 requirements and IC‑705 standards.
• OSHA 30‑hour certification or obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Working knowledge of basic mathematics, including computations based on field measurements.
• Considerable construction‑related training or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job.
• Knowledge of codes, materials, methods, and tools utilized in construction, repair, or renovation work.
• Preferred certifications include CQM (Construction Quality Management) and CCM (Certified Construction Manager).
• Knowledge of construction practices, principles of construction management and project controls, with working knowledge in areas including scheduling, cost estimating, documentation, contract administration, and construction techniques.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and handle all aspects of a project, including client interface, technical issues, documentation, and reporting.
• Exercises tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations.
• Ability to identify potential problems and derive recommended solutions from past experiences.
• Specialized expertise with quality assurance and quality control techniques.
• Must have computer skills and be proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, email, internet navigation, web‑based tools, and other specialized equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and contract specifications.
• Ability to communicate quality issues effectively and responsibly (verbally and in writing) with internal and external customers, including contractors, owners, subconsultants, designers, architects, and team members.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications.
• Ability to stand and sit as needed on project work sites, climb ladders, work at heights, and work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions.
• Ability to safely navigate construction work sites with uneven terrain.

Special Requirements

• Criminal history background check, reference verification, and work history will be required prior to employment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Status

Full‑time

The base salary range for this position is $122,000.00 to $185,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on work location, qualifications, experience, job‑related skills, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for semi‑annual bonuses.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedules.
• 100% employer‑paid medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits (for individual).
• Health savings account with company contribution.
• 401(k)/Roth 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance and student loan reimbursement.
• Numerous training and professional development opportunities.
• Wellness program & fitness program reimbursement.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

MBP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.