Project Manager (GC)

Kids for the Future; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NDC is seeking a Project Manager to direct day-to-day project management, plan tasks, timelines, and resources, and lead a team to meet deadlines and budgets.

You will work with management and stakeholders to manage risk, schedules, and communications across multiple teams, ensuring project success and alignment with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• Experience managing government contracts a plus.
• Ability to coordinate with subcontractors and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract administration, change orders, procurement, scheduling, and financial reporting.
• Create and manage project plans with milestones and risk controls.
• Direct and mentor project team members; ensure safety and quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Contract administration

Education

4 Year Degree

Job description

• Location 2525 POINTE CENTER CT STE 100,DUMFRIES, VA, 22026-2277,United States
• Job Category Government Contracting
• Employee Type Exempt - FT
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 20%
• Manage Others Yes

Description

Company Values:

Service:

• Create excellent experiences for internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Recognize your role and seek collective success through collaboration.

Integrity:

• Do the right thing always, even when it’s difficult.
• Treat yourself, the company, and others with respect.
• Be a person of your word and uplift team morale.

Accountability:

• Take the initiative to do what’s necessary to succeed.
• Exercise forethought and planning to achieve intended outcomes.
• Safety is the expectation and priority in all our businesses.

Expertise:

• Elevate your skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional results with confidence.
• Increase your value to the team and capitalize on NDC’s growth opportunities.

Summary/Objective

As a Project Manager (PM), you will be a part of a team dedicated to directing the day-to-day management of project(s). In addition, you are responsible for creating a project plan that outlines the tasks, timelines, and resources required to achieve the project’s goals, and leading a team of professionals in completing projects by a set deadline to uphold business initiatives. Duties also include budgeting, engaging with subcontractors, and managing project schedules to adhere to deadlines.

The PM works closely with all levels of management and project team members to establish project needs, deadlines and budgets. Will delegate tasks and be responsible for motivating the team and resolving conflicts between team members to ensure a productive work environment. The PM will communicate with leadership and project stakeholders to manage risk and monitor progress against the schedule.

Over the course of a project, the PM needs to communicate with staff and clients, make decisions and monitor the progress of the project to keep it on schedule.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead all activities related to contract administration, change orders, procurement, schedule, owner billing, subcontractor/vendor billing, and financial reporting.
• Have thorough knowledge of the company's contracts and understanding of all parties involved.
• Creating long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines.
• Delegating tasks on the project to employees best positioned to complete them.
• Making effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project.
• Serving as a point of contact for teams when multiple team members are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy.
• Communicating with leadership to keep the project aligned with their goals.
• Establish expectations and follow up with project team members to ensure quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the expected standards.
• Adjusting schedules and targets on the project as needs or financing for the project change.
• Secure required permits and verify insurance coverage for subcontractors.
• Facilitate project meetings to successfully coordinate work activity.
• Lead, train, and develop project team members.
• Prepare and submit monthly job status reports that outline project priorities and issues.
• Lead close-out of project, including turnover ofmanuals and warranties and preparation of final payment documents for subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with counterparts at owner, subcontractors, vendors, engineering and design firms.
• Establish a deadline and monitor the progress of the project.
• Drive a culture of safety when visiting the project site.
• Support the company’s acquisition of new work by participating in marketing, proposals, and presentations.
• Provide leadership to foster an environment of inclusion and diversity.

Other Responsibilities

• Project Organization – assist in developing preconstruction packages, conduct project meetings, set project milestones and establish project specific schedules.
• Subcontractor Relations – establish and maintain subcontractor relations, approve pay applications, manage closeout processes, ensure fair treatment, etc.
• Contract/Scope Review – Review contract documents, scope, drawings, specifications
• Project Documentation – organize and archive contract documents and project specific documents including certified payrolls, daily reports, transmittals, submittals, submittal logs, issues list, RFI’s, RFI logs, material orders, material tracking logs, and invoices (accounts receivable and payable).
• Cost Management – adhere to company financial procedures. Review and manage cost to date and projecting costs to complete for accurate forecast. Maintain financial goals.
• Safety – Enforce NDC Safety Plans, establish and maintain clear communication with all related parties on specific projects safety requirements.
• Field and Office Communications – always maintain open communication including site visits and utilizing effective means of communication with all project stakeholders including organizing and saving documents per company policy.
• Training – Responsible for training/mentor Assistant Project Managers and other staff.

Competencies, Skills, Abilities, Qualifications

• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, able to multi-task and be a problem-solver, show a strong attention to detail and organization, and most importantly, believe in a team-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated business acumen with strong presentation, communication (verbal and written), problem solving, financial and leadership skills, and ability to make timely and effective decisions.
• Ability to maintain composure, professionalism and objectivity in difficult situations and effectively resolve conflicts.
• Ability to develop/maintain a positive working relationship with clients, the public, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Aligns with NDC’s standards of excellent, which includes being self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, and ethical.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervises Assistant Project Managers, Sr. Project Engineers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Quality Control

• Indoor Environment: Most of the work will be in a professional office environment, sitting and standing, working with a computer, iPad, phone, printers, etc.
• Outdoor Environment: Occasionally work will be conducted outdoors, exposed to the elements. This includes working in hot, cold, rainy, or windy conditions. Appropriate clothing and safety gear will be provided to help mitigate environmental risks.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to sit for hours during meetings and/or to process their paperwork etc.
• This position is regularly required to:
  • Walk, climb stairs, sit, and stand.
  • Talk and hear at normal levels.
  • See with close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and have the ability to adjust focus.
  • Reach with hands and arms.
  • Use hands and fingers to operate tools and other business machines.

Expected Hours of Work

Construction projects often follow strict timelines. As a result, you may be required to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet project deadlines. After-hours work is common during peak construction phases.

Travel

Varies by Project Locations: Depending on the project, workers may be required to travel to different job sites, which could be located in urban, rural, or industrial areas. Some projects may involve overnight stays or travel to remote locations.

Required Education and Experience

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related discipline, or 8-10 years relevant work experience.
• PMP Certification preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must be able to get a background checkand drug test.

Work Authorization

Must be eligible to work in the United States.

HUBZone REQUIREMENT

As a Federal contractor, NDC must meet HUBZone employee requirements when bidding for government contracts. By clicking the link below, you can check if your home zip code falls in a HUBZone area:

https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/hubzone-program#id-hubzone-map

NDC participates in the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Mentor-Protégé Program with Range Construction. As part of this relationship, applicants may be considered for employment opportunities with either NDC or Range Construction, depending on business needs. Please note the benefits for each company are different.

By applying for a position with NDC, applicants acknowledge that their application may be shared with and reviewed by Range Construction for positions that may be a suitable match. Likewise, applicants who apply to Range Construction may be considered for opportunities with NDC.

Employment with either company is subject to each organization's hiring process, position requirements, and employment policies. Submission of an application does not guarantee employment or consideration for every available position.

Company Benefits Package

Competitive salary based on related experience.

4 Medical Plan Options through United Healthcare (including an HSA plan), dental, vision through Principal.

Voluntary benefits: Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability

Paid time off and holidays.

Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

Position Location Varies based on the candidate's state location.

NDC is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, veteran or family status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

This policy extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruiting, interviewing, job assignments, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, use of facilities, participation in NDC-sponsored activities, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Pay Transparency Statement

The salary range for this position is $95k - $130k a year (MidAtlantic Region). This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. As a result, starting pay may vary within the posted range.

The Company reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits programs in accordance with applicable laws and business needs.