DC Construction Project Lead

G.M. Hill Engineering, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

G.M. Hill Engineering, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in the Washington, DC market to support planning, pursuit, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of construction projects.

The role involves coordinating with the Superintendent, QA/QC, SSHO, and clients to maintain schedules and ensure compliance with plans, codes, and safety policies. The position requires a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred) and 5+ years of construction experience or 10+ years in senior roles, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of construction experience (field engineer, project engineer, estimator, or foreman) OR 10+ years in roles such as Superintendent, SSHO, or Quality Control Manager.
• Proficiency with Procore, MS Office, Excel, Word, MS Project, Outlook; Timberline preferred.
• Certifications: OSHA 30, USACE CQM.
• Familiarity with EM385-1-1; ability to write AHA and APPs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project pursuits and bidding, including subcontractor outreach, general conditions estimates, self-perform takeoffs, and schedule support.
• Help develop and maintain project schedules and support timely project execution.
• Coordinate project schedule and tasks with the Superintendent, QA/QC, and SSHO.
• Review project documents and ensure compliance with plans, specifications, codes, safety, and company policies.
• Communicate project scope, contract requirements, and plan intent to internal staff and subcontractors.
• Prepare and review subcontract scopes, contracts, purchase orders, and contract changes.
• Assist with obtaining required permits, licenses, and approvals.
• Support development of construction work plans, schedules, QCP, APP, EPP, AHAs, lift plans, and similar documentation.
• Assist with monthly invoicing and client billing processes.
• Prepare weekly SITREPs for safety, schedule, quality, progress, and client updates.
• Work with CQM to implement quality control programs.
• Help strategize solutions for delays, weather impacts, or emergencies.
• Facilitate positive engagement with clients, subcontractors, and team members; take responsibility for meeting minutes.
• Review daily reports and support field documentation as needed.
• Promote and support site safety.
• Assist senior staff across divisions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading construction drawings

Communication

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Safety leadership

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Procore

MS Office

Excel

Word

MS Project

Outlook

Timberline

Job description

G.M. Hill Engineering, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in the Washington, DC market to support planning, pursuit, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of construction projects.

The role involves coordinating with the Superintendent, QA/QC, SSHO, and clients to maintain schedules and ensure compliance with plans, codes, and safety policies. The position requires a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred) and 5+ years of construction experience or 10+ years in senior roles, with