Project Manager - DC Inspections

Institute for Building Technology and Safety; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) seeks an experienced Project Manager (non-IT) with construction industry expertise to oversee current and future programs in a hybrid role. The incumbent will manage deliverables, budgets, reports, and client relations while supervising a diverse team across locations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in engineering or architecture, 5+ years PM experience, CBO certification, and PMP or equivalent platform proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture‑related field preferred.
• 5 years of project management experience with $10K–$1M contracts.
• CBO certification required.
• PE/Architect/MCP preferred.
• PMP certification or progress toward within 12 months is acceptable.
• Proficiency in MS Project and Smartsheet or equivalent PM platforms/tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely deliverables per client requirements and oversee report generation and QA of submissions.
• Develop programs to support strategic direction and manage long-term goals and governance.
• Provide strategic, technical, operational, financial, and managerial leadership for project success.
• Oversee business development initiatives and manage strategic partnerships to grow contract business.
• Develop and monitor budgets; conduct requirements analysis, resource allocation, costing, tracking, and reporting.
• Manage and submit reports and documentation throughout the project life cycle; provide regular updates to clients and executives.
• Lead a team across geographic locations; ensure project delivery meets quality expectations and mitigate risks.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Budgeting

Report generation

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture

5 years PM experience

Certified Building Official (CBO)

PE/Architect/MCP preferred

PMP or ability to achieve within 12 months

MS Project / Smartsheet proficiency

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Responsibilities

IBTS is seeking a highly qualified and experiencedNON-ITProject Manager with strong experience in theconstructionindustry to join our team to provide comprehensive oversight for current and futureprogram(s). This position is currently a hybrid position and includes hands‑on Project Management responsibilities for current programs.As a project manager, the incumbent will possess construction project management experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• In serving as aProject Manager, responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring timely deliverablesper client requirements; overseeing report generation and quality assurance of all report submissions; maintaining an appropriate ongoing relationship with clients, teaming partners, subcontractors, other government personnel; supervising Project Assistant.
• Organize and/ordevelopprograms to support the organization’s strategic direction, creating and managing long‑term goals. Setting program controls, governance, and standards.
• Providestrategic leadershipas well as technical / operational / financial / managerial leadership for successful implementation of projects.
• Oversee business developmentinitiatives; Develop and managestrategic partnerships(internal and external) togrow contract business.
• Develop and monitorbudgetsfor projects and overall programs; Conduct requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule andfinancial data monitoring and reporting.
• Manage and timely submitreportsand programdocumentationthroughout the project life cycle and analyze program risks; Provideregular updatesto clients, stakeholders, and Executives withreportson theprogressand performance of projects.
• Manage a teamwith an array of talents and responsibilities and in different geographic locations; Ensureprojects deliverspecified results and meet quality expectations; Leverage industry best practices of process/procedures to achieveoptimum contract performance; Identify and mitigate projectrisks to avoid delays and cost overruns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’sdegreefrom an accredited school in an engineering or architecture‑related technical field preferred.
• 5 years of project management experience with management of projects ranging in size from $10K to $1M; and managing IDIQ contracts.
• Certified Building Official (CBO) required.
• Licensed Engineer (PE), Registered Architect, or ICC Master Code Professional (MCP) preferred.
• PMP certification or ability to achieve within 12 months of start date.
• Proficiency in MS Project and/or Smartsheet or equivalent Project Managementplatforms/tools.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to meet current and/or future terms of eligibility that may require US Citizenship; ability to acquire standard government pass; and/or access requirements for Federal installations.
• Demonstrated success providing exceptional customer service with high visibility in working with clients and managing programs, representing the company with integrity, expertise, and credibility.
• Demonstrated ability and experience supporting and interfacing with senior executive stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and/or in a team environment while demonstrating strong character and dependability; a track record of collaborating with internal team members at all levels and leading by example.
• Experience working with Team Partners and overseeing subcontractors.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in project management methodology and techniques, performance evaluation, and change management principles.
• Direct experience managing multi‑task contracts and subcontracts of varying degrees of complexity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to develop, mentor, and lead professional technical staff.
• Experience working in the public sector is a strong plus.

Personal Qualities

IBTS places a high value on certain personal traits that work toward creating a positive, supportive work environment, which is essential for working together and achieving success.We believe that the manner in which you achieve your results is equally important as the results themselves. The following are key personal traits essential for success in senior leadership roles within our organization.

• Strategic/Innovative Thinking
• Professional and Effective Interpersonal Skills
• Delegation with Team Accountability
• Risk Evaluation/Management/Mitigation
• Relationship Building: Internal and External

Additional Details:

• Travel Required: anticipated up to 25%; primarily local (currently primarily to Washington, DC)
• This is a hybrid position that includes working at times in our Ashburn, VA headquarters location.

Company Overview

Bring your passion, expertise, and experience to IBTS, where we appreciate and are committed to our employees. We offer outstanding benefits, growth opportunities, and work hard to maintain a culture that values our employees.

The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) is a 501(c) (3) non‑profit organization established to provide unbiased professional building code compliance services, while enhancing the communities in which we work. At IBTS, our mission is to deliver quality services to meet the challenges of governance at all levels while enhancing public safety, economic development, and the general welfare of the community. Our services includeBuilding and Community Development, Energy and Sustainability Services, Disaster Planning and Recovery, Quality Assurance, as well as Compliance and Risk Monitoring.

IBTS is headquartered in Ashburn, VA, with additional offices in Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC.

We are committed to building a community of experts with diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives who are passionate about our mission.IBTS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative Action Employer that maintains a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. This opportunity is open to Section S3 Residents. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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