Construction Project Manager (Oversight)

Brown and Caldwell; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

401(k) employer match

Performance-based bonus eligibility

Employee referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Long-term care insurance

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell seeks a Deputy Delivery Manager to support a Senior Owner's Advisor in planning, execution, and completion of collaborative delivery projects. You will act as a liaison between the project owner and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with vision, goals, budget, schedule, and quality.

The role focuses on selecting delivery methods, market outreach, RFQ/RFP development, contract reviews, and risk mitigation, with mentorship and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Typically, a minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience with medium, straightforward projects and collaborative delivery methods.
• Experience in assisting contract management and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Develop and customize RFQ and RFP documents for procurement activities.
• Support owners/clients in reference checks during RFQ/RFP reviews and assist with contract negotiations.
• Support strategic implementation plans for new projects and programs.
• Support owners/clients in design-builder contract compliance and services during construction.
• Contribute to risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Uphold a client-focused approach for small projects with limited supervision.
• Support project planning and scheduling to ensure timely delivery.
• Be flexible to take on additional assignments as needed.

Skills

PM concepts

Collaboration

Contract management

Procurement docs

Communication skills

Independent & team work

Education

Engineering/Construction Management/Business Management degree

Job description

The Deputy Delivery Manager role will support a Senior Owner's Advisor in the successful planning, execution, and completion of collaborative delivery projects by acting as a liaison between the project owner and various stakeholders. This role is client focused and will assist in ensuring that the project aligns with the owner's vision, goals, and objectives while adhering to budget, schedule, and quality standards. The role will help Owners select project delivery methods, attend market sounding and outreach, develop Request for Qualifications and Proposals, review responses, assist legal teams with contract documents and negotiations, review pricing proposals and oversee construction contracts performing risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies through start-up and commissioning.

Work Arrangement

This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with three days per week onsite in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with internal departments and external stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Develop and customize RFQ and RFP documents for procurement activities using various collaborative delivery methods.
• Support owners/clients in performing reference checks during RFQ and RFP submittal reviews. Assist with managing and negotiation of contracts effectively while adhering to organizational norms.
• Support strategic implementation plans for new projects and programs.
• Support owners/clients in design-builder contract compliance and services during construction.
• Contribute to risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Uphold a client-focused approach to handle small projects with limited supervision.
• Support project planning and scheduling, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

Mentorship

• May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

Skills and Competencies

• Foundational understanding of project/program management techniques.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Understand contract management and negotiations.
• Ability to develop strategic implementation plans and manage procurement documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and written report preparation.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and the ability to multi-task.

Experience

• Typically, a minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field
• Prior experience managing medium, straightforward projects.
• Experience as part of a team implementing collaborative delivery methods and best practices.
• Experience in assisting contract management and negotiation.

Preferred Experience

• 10 years of experience supporting delivery of complex capital infrastructure projects.
• Experience in water/wastewater infrastructure project planning, procurement and/or delivery
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• DBIA or Assoc. DBIA certification

Education

• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business Management, or related field or equivalent experience is required.

Salary Range

Location C: $104,000 - $140,000

Benefits and Other Compensation

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Clickhereto see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice-to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

EEO and Equal Opportunity

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.