Project Manager - Builder Developer - DC Metro

Michael Page; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

11 Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Match

Professional Development

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Project Manager to lead large-scale multifamily, affordable, and mixed-income developments from preconstruction through closeout. You will collaborate across ownership, development, construction, and operations teams to drive performance and value.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in multifamily or wood-frame construction, strong budgeting and scheduling skills, and a proven track record delivering ground-up projects. Competitive pay, bonuses, benefits, and growth await.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing multifamily or wood-frame construction projects.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, subcontractor buyout, and contract administration.
• Ability to manage schedules, resolve challenges, and maintain profitability.
• Experience with owners, design teams, lenders, and subcontractors.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multifamily construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, buyouts, and resource allocation.
• Review contracts for cost-saving opportunities and constructability.
• Prepare scopes of work, solicit bids, and negotiate contracts.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and project docs.
• Lead communication between owners, consultants, lenders, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor site progress, quality, safety, and compliance.
• Serve as primary coordinator for project execution and client relations.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Scheduling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related

Tools

Timberline

Bluebeam

Adobe

On-Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This Project Manager opportunity offers the chance to lead large-scale multifamily, affordable, mixed-income, and market-rate developments from preconstruction through closeout. Join a nationally recognized developer-builder with a robust project pipeline, strong financial backing, and a reputation for investing in employee growth and advancement.

Our client is a nationally recognized multifamily developer, general contractor, and property management organization with approximately 900 employees and a substantial footprint across high-growth markets nationwide. The company specializes in delivering market-rate, affordable, workforce, and mixed-income housing communities through a vertically integrated platform that provides stability, resources, and long-term career opportunities. This Project Manager position offers the opportunity to oversee impactful residential developments while working closely with ownership, development, construction, and operations teams. The Project Manager will play a critical leadership role in project execution, and the Project Manager will have exposure to all aspects of the development and construction lifecycle.

Description

• Manage multifamily construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
• Lead project planning, budgeting, buyout activities, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Review contract documents to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve constructability.
• Prepare scopes of work, solicit bids, evaluate subcontractor proposals, and negotiate contracts.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, monthly cost reporting, and financial projections.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and project documentation throughout construction.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, quality standards, compliance requirements, and project performance.
• Lead communication efforts between owners, consultants, subcontractors, lenders, and internal stakeholders.
• The Project Manager will serve as the primary point of coordination for project execution and client communication.
• This Project Manager role offers significant visibility within the organization and the opportunity to lead complex multifamily developments.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience managing multifamily or wood-frame construction projects.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering ground-up multifamily developments.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, subcontractor buyout, and contract administration.
• Ability to manage project schedules, resolve construction challenges, and maintain project profitability.
• Experience working directly with owners, design teams, consultants, lenders, and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of quality control, safety compliance, construction documentation, and project closeout procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with Timberline, Bluebeam, Adobe, and On-Screen Takeoff is a plus.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• First Aid/AED training preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Stable employment history with a demonstrated record of project success.

Job Offer

• Base Salary: $125,000 - $165,000
• Commission and Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity and Parental Bonding Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Training, Certification, and Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral and Recognition Programs
• Long-term career advancement within a growing national organization

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.