Construction Project Manager in McLean

Energy Jobline ZR; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ForUs Contracting, Inc. (FCI) is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to own projects from award through closeout.

You will plan work, buy out the project, manage subcontractors, control cost and schedule, and deliver federal construction projects successfully. You will review drawings, specifications, estimates, and contract requirements, develop procurement strategies, and coordinate with government representatives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressively responsible construction management/project management experience.
• Experience independently managing multi-trade construction projects.
• Strong subcontractor procurement and buyout experience.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, estimates, schedules, and construction contracts.
• Strong understanding of construction cost control, forecasting, change management, and scheduling.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline is; substantial relevant construction experience may substitute.
• Federal construction experience is strongly valued; experience with DoD, NAVFAC, USACE, VA, GSA, DOL, or other federal agencies is particularly valuable.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal construction projects from award through closeout.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, estimates, and contract requirements.
• Develop project execution and procurement strategies.
• Prepare subcontractor bid packages, solicit and level proposals, negotiate scope and pricing, and make subcontractor recommendations.
• Manage subcontractors and vendors across multiple construction trades.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, procurement logs, and change management.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation with project team.
• Lead project kickoff, subcontractor, owner, and progress meetings.
• Coordinate with Superintendents, QC, Safety, design professionals, subcontractors, and Government representatives.
• Identify scope gaps, constructability issues, schedule risks, and cost exposure.
• Manage multiple concurrent construction projects.
• Maintain accountability for project financial performance, schedule, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Support estimating and preconstruction on new projects when required.
• Drive projects through punch list, commissioning, turnover, and final closeout.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Subcontractor procurement

Reading drawings

Cost control

Scheduling

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

PM platforms

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Construction PM platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

ForUs Contracting, Inc. (FCI) is a federal construction prime contractor headquartered in McLean, Virginia. We perform construction, design-build, renovation, facility repair, and infrastructure projects for U.S. Government clients.

FCI is expanding its federal construction portfolio and is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager who can take ownership of projects from award through final closeout. We are looking for a construction professional who understands how to plan the work, buy out the project, manage subcontractors, control cost and schedule, solve problems, and deliver federal construction projects successfully.

What You'll Do

• Manage federal construction projects from award through closeout.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, estimates, and contract requirements.
• Develop project execution and procurement strategies.
• Prepare subcontractor bid packages, solicit and level proposals, negotiate scope and pricing, and make subcontractor recommendations.
• Manage subcontractors and vendors across multiple construction trades.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, procurement logs, and change management.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation with FCI's Project Coordinator and field teams.
• Lead project kickoff, subcontractor, owner, and progress meetings.
• Coordinate with Superintendents, QC, Safety, design professionals, subcontractors, and Government representatives.
• Identify scope gaps, constructability issues, schedule risks, and cost exposure before they become project problems.
• Manage multiple concurrent construction projects.
• Maintain accountability for project financial performance, schedule, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Support estimating and preconstruction on new projects when required.
• Drive projects through punch list, commissioning, turnover, and final closeout.

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of progressively responsible construction management/project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing multi-trade construction projects.
• Strong subcontractor procurement and buyout experience is essential.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, estimates, schedules, and construction contracts.
• Strong understanding of construction cost control, forecasting, change management, and scheduling.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with construction project management platforms and Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline is ; substantial relevant construction experience may substitute.
• Federal construction experience is strongly . Experience working with DoD, NAVFAC, USACE, VA, GSA, DOL, or other federal agencies is particularly valuable.

Position: Full-time

Location: McLean, Virginia / Washington, DC region

Work Environment: Office, project sites, and federal facilities as required

Travel: Regional and periodic travel to other FCI project locations may be required