Design-Build Project Manager (Civil Construction)

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC; 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

PTO

Job summary

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC seeks a Design-Build Project Manager to lead transportation projects across the DC/MD/VA region. You will guide the team from pursuit through delivery, coordinating with owners, designers, and contractors to meet milestones and drive value.

You will manage schedules, vendor contracts, and stakeholder communications while upholding safety standards and quality. This is a hands-on leadership role in a dynamic, growth-oriented firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction management, preferably on civil, highway, or infrastructure projects.
• In-depth understanding of the design-build method of project delivery including 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 common office software – 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

• Lead the design-build project team through all pursuit and delivery phases.
• Collaborate with owner, design team and construction staff to develop staged design deliverables with VE and constructability reviews.
• Manage design comment responses and stakeholder concerns.
• Create preliminary and baseline schedules in scheduling software.
• Coordinate utility relocations, right-of-way acquisitions and public outreach with in-house staff and consultants.
• Conduct progress meetings with owners, designers and delivery team.
• Oversee buyout and contract negotiations with vendors and subs.
• Ensure health and safety policies are followed and upheld.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients, designers, subcontractors and coworkers.

Skills

Construction management

Design-build delivery

Communication

Time management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

PE License (preferred)

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

P6

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Shirley prides itself on attracting, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry. We hire ambitious and dedicated professionals to fill positions at all levels of our organization.

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is looking for a Design-Build Project Manager to work on various transportation projects in the DC/MD/VA area.

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.

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.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match and Company Contribution
• PTO

Applicants must be 18 years of age and currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

For this role the base salary range is $80,000-145,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Shirley Contracting (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Shirley Contracting promotes a drug-free workplace.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

For more information on Equal Opportunity, you may visit this link.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis in order to be considered.