Design-Build Civil Project Manager — Transportation

Clark Group; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401K with Company Match

Job summary

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is seeking a Design-Build Project Manager to lead transportation projects in the DC/MD/VA area, based in the Mid-Atlantic region. The role requires managing the design-build process across pursuit and delivery, coordinating with owners, design teams, and construction staff.

You will create schedules, facilitate value engineering, and oversee buyouts while ensuring safety compliance and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ Years of construction management experience, preferably on civil, highway, or infrastructure projects.
• In-depth understanding of the design-build method of project delivery including the disciplines of design, right-of-way, utility coordination, public involvement and construction.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficient in scheduling software – P6.
• Proficient in computer and corresponding programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• A team player with leadership abilities.
• High School diploma or equivalent. (Bachelor’s degree – preferred.)
• PE License – preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the design-build project team through all phases of project pursuit and delivery including technical writing, work planning, pre-award, post-award, and post-design services.
• Collaborate with owner, design team, and construction staff to develop staged design deliverables incorporating value engineering concepts and constructability reviews.
• Manage the design comment response process and address project stakeholder concerns.
• Create preliminary and baseline schedules in appropriate scheduling software.
• Work with in-house staff and consultants to manage and schedule utility relocations, right-of-way acquisitions, and public outreach efforts.
• Conduct progress meetings with owners, designers, and the project delivery team.
• Oversee the buyout process and negotiate contracts with vendors and subcontractors.
• Ensure the company’s health and safety culture, policies and requirements are met.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with clients, designers, subcontractors, and co-workers.

Skills

Construction management

Design-build understanding

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Time management

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

PE License preferred

Tools

P6 scheduling software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is seeking a Design-Build Project Manager to lead transportation projects in the DC/MD/VA area, based in the Mid-Atlantic region. The role requires managing the design-build process across pursuit and delivery, coordinating with owners, design teams, and construction staff.

You will create schedules, facilitate value engineering, and oversee buyouts while ensuring safety compliance and strong client relationships.