Senior Construction Project Manager

UIP Companies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The UIP Companies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to oversee renovation and construction projects across multi-family residential buildings in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

You will manage crews, subcontractors, budgets, safety, permits, and schedules to ensure work meets plans and deadlines. You will lead project teams, coordinate with owners and portfolio managers, and produce regular reports on progress, risks, and changes while maintaining a strong focus on

Qualifications

• College degree and 7+ years’ experience in commercial residential construction managing budgets of +$10 million and projects of 50 units and up; ground-up experience preferred.
• History of success in managing projects to successful completion, on-time and within budget.
• Experience in managing a direct hire workforce and subcontractors.
• Proficient with computer software used in the construction industry as well as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with Procore and MS Project.
• Experience with Primavera P6, preferred.
• Solid experience in schedule development and schedule management.
• Proven understanding of the means and methods of construction associated with the build and/or renovation of multi-family residential buildings.
• Goal oriented, deadline driven, and reacts quickly to challenging circumstances to achieve the desired end results.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills, plans well and addresses and solves problems promptly.
• Proactive, looks for problems that could impede progress and relentlessly takes responsibility for solving them.
• Proven ability to confront difficult situations and manage them to a successful conclusion;
• Highly entrepreneurial with the ability to work effectively with/without supervision

Responsibilities

• Develop cost-effective plans and schedules for completion of projects.
• Minimize exposure and risk with rapid buyout of subs, implementing and auditing safety standards, as well as quality assurance.
• Coordinate work of subcontractors.
• Oversee performance of all trade contractors reviewing architectural/engineering drawings to ensure all specifications are met and regulations are followed.
• Ensure proper administration of construction contracts, obtaining all necessary permits and licenses.
• Supervise assistant project managers and superintendents, review their reports, check on any reported difficulties, and correct any safety violations or other reported deficiencies.
• Track and control construction schedule and associated costs to achieve completion of projects within time and schedule.
• Report to VP of Development and owner, architects and portfolio managers about progress and any necessary modifications of plans; plan, implement, track and closeout/turnover construction projects.
• Conduct project meetings and manage day to day operational and tactical aspects of multiple construction projects in a supervisory role.
• Manage day to day client interactions and expectations, directly or in a supervisory role.
• Accurately forecast revenue, profitability and project costs.
• Generate and issue regular internal and external project reporting.
• Proactively identify and project changes in project scope and ensure appropriate measures are taken.
• Perform other duties and projects, as assigned

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Leadership

Schedule management

Problem-solving

Client interaction

Education

College degree

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Position: Senior Construction Project Manager

Reports to: VP of Development

The UIP Companies, Inc. (UIP) is a vertically integrated real estate investment, development, asset and property management, and general contracting firm specializing in multi-family, mixed-use, retail, and light industrial properties Exclusively in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, including assets in DC and its close in suburbs.

The Senior Project Manager provides construction management oversight for all phases of renovation and construction projects, including coordinating employees, subcontractors, material and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being followed, work is proceeding on schedule and budget.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost-effective plans and schedules for completion of projects
• Minimize exposure and risk with rapid buyout of subs, implementing and auditing safety standards, as well as quality assurance
• Coordinate work of subcontractors
• Oversee performance of all trade contractors reviewing architectural/engineering drawings to ensure all specifications are met and regulations are followed
• Ensure proper administration of construction contracts, obtaining all necessary permits and licenses
• Supervise assistant project managers and superintendents, review their reports, check on any reported difficulties, and correct any safety violations or other reported deficiencies
• Track and control construction schedule and associated costs to achieve completion of projects within time and schedule
• Report to VP of Development and owner, architects and portfolio managers about progress and any necessary modifications of plans; plan, implement, track and closeout/turnover construction projects
• Conduct project meetings and manage day to day operational and tactical aspects of multiple construction projects in a supervisory role
• Manage day to day client interactions and expectations, directly or in a supervisory role
• Accurately forecast revenue, profitability and project costs
• Generate and issue regular internal and external project reporting
• Proactively identify and project changes in project scope and ensure appropriate measures are taken
• Perform other duties and projects, as assigned

Qualifications

• College degree and 7+ years’ experience in commercial residential construction managing budgets of +$10 million and projects of 50 units and up; ground-up experience preferred
• History of success in managing projects to successful completion, on-time and within budget
• Experience in managing a direct hire workforce and subcontractors
• Proficient with computer software used in the construction industry as well as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with Procore and MS Project
• Experience with Primavera P6, preferred
• Solid experience in schedule development and schedule management
• Proven understanding of the means and methods of construction associated with the build and/or renovation of multi-family residential buildings
• Goal oriented, deadline driven, and reacts quickly to challenging circumstances to achieve the desired end results
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills, plans well and addresses and solves problems promptly
• Proactive, looks for problems that could impede progress and relentlessly takes responsibility for solving them
• Proven ability to confront difficult situations and manage them to a successful conclusion;
• Highly entrepreneurial with the ability to work effectively with/without supervision

The UIP Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, or protected Veteran status.