Senior Construction Project Manager - DC Onsite

colliers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 136,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits including RX, dental,

401k with employer match

Sick leave

Vacation days

Unlimited time off

Holidays & flex days

Parental leave

Job summary

Colliers in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead multiple commercial construction and tenant improvement projects from planning through completion. You are hands-on, organized, and an excellent communicator who builds strong relationships with clients, designers, contractors, and other stakeholders.

The role requires reading drawings, managing budgets and schedules, coordinating bids, RFPs, permitting, and closeout, and ensuring quality, safety, and compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, or a related field.
• 8–10+ years of construction or project management experience in commercial real estate.
• Strong knowledge of design, construction, project management, and building systems.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and leading projects from concept through completion.
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong budget, scheduling, financial tracking, and risk management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead project teams, manage contractors and vendors, and work effectively with senior-level clients.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Project Management software, Procore, Bluebeam, or similar tools.
• PMP, CCM, or LEED certification is a plus.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple commercial construction and tenant improvement projects from planning through completion.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and overall project plans.
• Lead architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, vendors, and other project team members.
• Coordinate bidding, RFPs, contractor selection, permitting, construction, and closeout.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, change orders, invoices, and payment applications.
• Conduct project and construction meetings and maintain clear project documentation.
• Monitor project progress, costs, schedule, quality, and risks; identify and resolve issues before they impact the project.
• Provide regular project status updates, including budget, schedule, risks, and key milestones.
• Conduct site visits and oversee construction activities to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
• Maintain organized project files and ensure complete project closeout.
• Build and maintain strong client and industry relationships.
• Mentor and collaborate with other project management staff and contribute to business development.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Communication

Leadership

Reading drawings

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Colliers in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead multiple commercial construction and tenant improvement projects from planning through completion. You are hands-on, organized, and an excellent communicator who builds strong relationships with clients, designers, contractors, and other stakeholders.

The role requires reading drawings, managing budgets and schedules, coordinating bids, RFPs, permitting, and closeout, and ensuring quality, safety, and compliance