Construction Project Manager - Senior Level

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager in Washington, DC. You will lead large, complex construction programs including design/build, space planning, leasing, and facilities management for Federal and DoD clients, ensuring timeliness and budget adherence.

You will coordinate with client leadership, manage project controls, and oversee lease activities while maintaining strong stakeholder relations and on-site presence five days a week.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance and maintained security status.
• Bachelor's degree; 4 years of additional experience can substitute for a degree.
• 12+ years in construction, PM, architecture, or engineering.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project software (MS Project, Primavera, AutoCAD, Revit, Prolog).
• Professional certification: CCM, PMP, PE, AIA/RA, or active real estate license.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for multiple construction projects.
• Coordinate facility management, budgeting for operating and capital expenses.
• Interface with clients to refine requirements and ensure scope satisfaction.
• Lead project tracking, change control, and contingency planning.
• Manage leases and tenant move-ins/out, coordinate with staff and tenants.
• Communicate status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

4+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

Revit

Prolog

Newforma

Job description

Job Family:Capital Projects & InfrastructureTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Active Top Secret (TS)What You Will Do:The Construction Project Manager – Senior Level will support and lead projects, to include construction, design/build, architecture and engineering, space management, facilities management, real estate, and leasing of large and complex construction projects. This position will interact with client leadership, and internal stakeholders, in support of Project Managers, Analyst and other consultants to maximize the program’s effectiveness and ensuring the projects meet the customers intent and within the limits of the organization. Additionally, the CPM will oversee all aspects of a single property or portfolio of commercial, industrial or retail properties and all associated operations and financial activities. The general responsibilities of the CPM – Senior Level are as follows:Provides leadership, oversight, and overall responsibility for the timeliness, completeness, and quality of multiple construction projects.Coordinates and leads Federal building facility management responsibilities, including maintenance, improvements, funding, risk tracking, and stakeholder communications.Interfaces with clients to refine requirements.Works with the client to develop annual budgets for operating and capital expenses.Oversees projects, including tracking metrics and updating logs, leads meetings, user needs and schedules are met.Responsible for accountability of projects, performs project tracking, adopts project management best practices, promotes customer involvement, applies lessons learned from recent projects, enforces effective change control, developing contingency planning and providing recommended solutions, exemplifies project management development and manages project priorities.Manages leases for a portfolio of properties by responding to tenant needs, ensuring that administrative and building technical staff resolve problems promptly.Recommends alterations, maintenance, and reconditioning as necessary.Coordinates tenant move-ins and move-outs, and \"walk-through\" spaces with tenants.What You Will Need:An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED \"TOP SECRET\" Federal or DoD security clearance.Bachelor's degree; FOUR (4) years' additional professional experience in lieu of a degree.TWELVE (12) years of experience in a construction, project management, architecture, or engineering related field.Experience with Microsoft Office and Industry Project software packages to include but not limited to latest versions of Microsoft Project, Primavera, Auto CADD, Revit, Prolog, etc.Professional certification required. Examples include Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), American Institute of Architects (AIA), Registered Architect (RA), active Real estate license, etc.This role requires 5 days a week on-site in Washington DC and up to 1 week of travel per month.What Would Be Nice To Have:Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, or another related field.Additional professional certifications preferred, e.g., Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or an active Real estate license.Superior communication and organization development skills.Ability to conducts full range of project and program analysis.Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.Ability to solve complex problems involving several options in situations.Advanced analytical and quantitative skills.Ability to build and maintain effective professional/customer relationships.Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite.Project Management of Federal Government facilities projectsStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency and industry/project software packages to include but not be limited to latest versions of (PM Prolog, Newforma, Microsoft Project, Primavera, RS Means, Buzz saw or other cloud-based construction management protocols, etc.).Experience with coordinating with architects and engineers to create design and construction documents.Experience with reviewing design document submittals, reviewing cost and schedule estimates, collecting, preparing, and reporting programmatic information.Experience in managing people. Have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and manage cross-functional teams.Fluent in project management principles and how to implement Project Management principles.Ability to analyze all relevant project-related information and communicate project status and major issues in writing or verbally.Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications, interpret contract terms and conditions, working knowledge of CPM scheduling, communication skills, intermediate computer skills and Leadership skills.The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. 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