Senior Construction Manager

PRECISION SYSTEMS; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Merit bonus

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Hybrid work

Job summary

Precision Systems, Inc. in the Washington, DC area seeks a Construction Manager with 10+ years of CM experience and DC standards knowledge to lead field staff and coordinate with DDOT stakeholders.

The role focuses on preparing and maintaining project documentation, evaluating change orders, and developing new business while ensuring contract compliance and safety across projects in VA/MD/DC.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required.
• DC Professional Engineer license (P.E.) preferred or required.
• 10+ years of construction management experience in VA/MD/DC.
• Experience with DDOT projects and DC standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise CM staff, attend progress meetings, and coordinate between field inspectors and other related parties.
• Source, interview, and hire CM staff.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Pursuits to research and pursue opportunities.
• Write and edit proposals.
• Review IDRs for accuracy and countersign IDRs; maintain daily project diary.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

P.E. in DC

Job description

PSI is a fast-growing transportation engineering firm with 30+ years delivering award-winning infrastructure work across the DC region and beyond. We've grown from a boutique traffic engineering shop to a 50+ person firm spanning roadway design, transportation planning, software engineering, and construction management — and we're not done. Our team combines cutting-edge technology with a deep commitment to safety and innovation to solve the real operational and design challenges facing our communities' transportation systems.

Who You Are:

PSI is seeking to hire aConstruction Manager with knowledge and experience of DC construction standards and practices. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience leading Construction Management projects within the Washington Metropolitan Area. The Construction Manager will prepare and maintain all relevant documentation, supervise a team of construction inspectors, develop new business, and coordinate between the construction contractor, the inspectors, and DDOT stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise CM staff, attend progress meetings, and coordinate between field inspectors and other related parties
• Source, interview, and hire CM Staff
• Collaborate with the PSI Marketing and Pursuits Team to research and pursue new opportunities
• Write and edit proposals
• Review Inspector Daily Reports (IDR) for accuracy, countersign IDRs, and prepare a daily diary of project progress and events
• Analyze and evaluate change order requests
• Make recommendations for change orders, including justifications and cost estimates
• Prepare and maintain all relevant documents related to liability claims, complaints, change orders, inspection reports, meeting minutes, material certifications, etc.
• Submit monthly progress reports and monthly cost reports
• Monitor progress on work, personnel, and equipment to ensure that it meets contract requirements
• Respond to complaints and inquiries from the public, businesses, officials, etc.
• Make utilities aware of scope of work and identify any problems.

Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering
• P.E. in DC
• 10+ years of construction management experience in Virginia, Maryland, or DC
• Exceptional leadership skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability and desire to operate professionally in a team environment
• Experience working DDOT projects

Desired Qualifications:

• PE in MD or VA
• Experience working VDOT and MDOT projects
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Discretionary annual merit bonus and annual raise
• Up to 4% 401(k) match
• Comprehensive benefits package — PSI covers 70% of medical premiums, plus dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
  
• Hybrid work flexibility (2 days a week)

Precision Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.