Project Manager - Construction + Development

COPT Defense Properties; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

COPT Defense Properties in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Project Manager to oversee construction and development initiatives. You will manage day-to-day operations, coordinate internal teams and external partners, and ensure scope, design changes, safety, schedule and budget goals are met.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of five years in project/construction management for commercial properties, strong leadership, communication and budgeting skills, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in project management, construction management in commercial construction.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and architectural/engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of sustainable development and LEED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of assigned projects.
• Coordinate project team and external partners to manage scope and design changes.
• Oversee contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, tenants during construction.
• Monitor project activities ensuring safety, schedule, and budget.
• Prepare and monitor project-related budget and cost estimates.
• Facilitate team meetings and communicate project status.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business or related discipline

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Category: Construction & Development

Requisition Number: PROJE001907

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• Posted : July 24, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Alabama
Huntsville, AL 35808, USA

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Project Oversight:

• Manage the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of assigned projects.
• Coordinate the project team comprised of internal departments and external operating partners to manage the scope, design changes and other criteria to ensure all project requirements are understood and appropriately implemented.
• Oversee and direct contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, tenants, etc. during construction.
• Monitor, manage and control project activities to ensure that projects are progressing safely, on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely manner
• Ensure timely and accurate billings as well as timely completion of punch list activities including receipt of all required certificates, inspections and project close-out documents.

2. Project Communication + Integration:

• Interface with project teams and customers (as appropriate) to manage day-to-day interactions.
• Demonstrate ability to foster teamwork, collaboration and build relationships.
• Responsible for actively communicating project status, providing timely and accurate project documentation and reporting regarding scope, budget, quality and schedule.
• Facilitate team meetings for purposes of planning and communicating project information, providing status updates and to address issues.
• Communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
• Ensure all project documentation is complete, current and stored appropriately on CDP’s project network.
• Follow closeout procedures/checklist for transfer to operations with all required certificates, inspections, warranty information and project documentation.
• Assist as required in warranty maintenance and repair work between contractor and CDP Operations Team.

3. Project Initiation + Planning:

• In collaboration with the Development Manager, support development activities throughout the planning and base building design process: formulate and define the scope and objectives of the project, gather and document project requirements and assist in the completion of any necessary feasibility studies and designs including resource plans, schedules and work plans to produce final project plan.
• Collaborate with Development Manager to ensure cost effective designs.
• Gather and document tenant project requirements and ensure completion of the necessary feasibility studies and designs including resource plans, schedules and work plans to produce final project plan.
• Review, coordinate, and respond to changes that occur during the planning process.
• Revise plans and schedules as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Provide value engineering and constructability analysis during the development process and throughout construction, challenging budget costs and sliding schedules and using expertise to suggest options to improve both.

4. Project Budget, Costing, and Resources:

• Develop project cost estimates and scopes of work to assist in the evaluation of project viability and conduct analysis of cost estimate data for project proforma.
• Evaluate, forecast, and manage project costs.
• Prepare and monitor project-related budget.
• Ensure that documentation outlining the cost and scope of projects, staffing requirements and engagement of contractors is developed in a consistent and accurate manner.
• Demonstrate understanding of bidding and procurement requirements; draft request for proposal and review and qualify vendor bids.
• Recommend selections for project award. Review and administer all project contracts including consultants, contractors, etc.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the Total Indicated Cost (TIC) forecasting model, managing commitments, changes, anticipated changes and contingency use.
• Ability to forecast final project cost, including savings or overages, at any phase.

5. Quality + Safety:

• Maintain a complete knowledge of project safety requirements and review with CDP’s Safety and/or QA/QC manager.
• Ensure day to day contractor activities are performed in a safe and controlled manner.
• Review contractor’s quality control plan, monitor and ensure deficient work is corrected in a timely manner.
• Provide oversight and ensure contractor adherence to project and building standards as required.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Provide assistance to asset management with marketing, selling and/or leasing properties.
• Provide support to capital improvement projects and construction executives, including but not limited to, estimating, contracting, field investigations, QA/QC inspections, meeting attendance, cost modeling, design review, etc.
• Provide inspection and due diligence for properties being proposed for acquisition.
• Provide mentoring, technical consultation and leadership to Project Management team.
• Act as liaison with state, federal and local government representatives, and agencies as necessary.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business or other related discipline or equivalent experience.

Further Training:

• Project Management Certification preferred.
• LEED Accreditation preferred.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of five years of experience in project management, construction management relating to commercial construction or other relevant field.
• Commercial base building construction experience is preferred.
• Cost estimating experience is preferred.

Computer Skills:

• PC proficiency to include (to include but not limited to) Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) .
• Familiarity with Bluebeam and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to learn company specific software and adapt to new or changing software programs.

Other Requirements:

• Proven track record of successful project completion.
• Knowledge of sustainable development and construction preferred.
• Knowledge of current trends including LEED preferred.
• Understanding of site (land/building) construction & development preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and organize cross-functional teams.

Ability to read blueprints and architectural/engineering drawings.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prepare and monitor budgets and conduct financial analysis.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize concurrent assignments and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to be available to be on call and respond at off hours to emergency situations.
• May be required to carry and maintain appropriate government credentials. Possession of TS/SCI, Top Secret or other levels of Government Clearance are desired, but not required.

Pay Range: $100,000 - $115,000

CDP proudly offers to all employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week market-leading health benefits including medical, dental, vision and prescription, etc.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Construction Management Services or related field.

Experience

Required

5 years:

5 years: Minimum of five years of experience in project management, construction management relating to commercial construction or other relevant field.

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