Senior Construction Project Manager (Oversight)

Brown and Caldwell; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability coverage

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell, a leading environmental engineering and construction firm, seeks a Delivery Manager in the US capital region. The role focuses on planning, execution, and successful delivery of CMAR and progressive design-build projects, coordinating between the owner and stakeholders to align with budget, schedule, and quality goals.

The position follows a hybrid schedule with three days onsite in Washington, DC, and requires a strong background in project delivery, risk management, and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of project/program management techniques.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Skilled in contract management and negotiations.
• Skilled in project delivery in the Municipal and private sector, preferably in water and wastewater.
• Ability to develop strategic implementation plans and manage procurement documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and written report preparation.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and guidance regarding client/owner organizational readiness and preparation for collaborative delivery understanding, planning, development, and execution.
• Provide guidance related to the merits of various project delivery methods and support procurement best practices as an advisor to owners.
• Prepare and make presentations to clients related to best practices for collaborative delivery (design-build in its various methodologies and CMGC/CMAR) implementation.
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments and external stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Develop, customize and QCRFQ and RFP documents for procurement activities using various collaborative delivery methods.
• Support owners/clients in performing reference checks during RFQ and RFP submittal reviews.
• Manage and negotiate contracts effectively while adhering to organizational norms.
• Develop strategic implementation plans for new projects and programs.
• Guide owners/clients in design-builder contract compliance and services during construction.
• Analyze and manage project risks, developing and implementing effective risk mitigation and management strategies.
• Utilize and build upon comprehensive knowledge and industry expertise to evaluate and provide recommendations for clients.
• Plan and schedule projects strategically, including developing and implementing project or program strategies, and monitoring progress.
• Support project planning and scheduling, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
• May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

Skills

Project/Program management

Collaboration

Contract management

Procurement documents

Written communication

Team and independent work

Education

Engineering, Construction Management or Business Management degree

Job description

Job Category: IPD & Construction Services

Requisition Number: SENIO006978

• Posted : August 12, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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The Delivery Manager role will support a Senior Owner’s Advisor in the successful planning, execution, and completion of collaborative delivery (CMAR/progressive design-build) projects by acting as a liaison between the project owner and various stakeholders. This role is client focused and will assist in ensuring that the project aligns with the owner's vision, goals, and objectives while adhering to budget, schedule, and quality standards. The role will help Owners select project delivery methods, attend market sounding and outreach, develop Request for Qualifications and Proposals, review responses, assist legal teams with contract documents and negotiations, review pricing proposals and oversee construction contracts performing risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies through start-up and commissioning.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with three days per week onsite in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and guidance regarding client/owner organizational readiness and preparation for collaborative delivery understanding, planning, development, and execution.
• Provide guidance related to the merits of various project delivery methods and support procurement best practices as an advisor to owners.
• Prepare and make presentations to clients related to best practices for collaborative delivery (design-build in its various methodologies and CMGC/CMAR) implementation.
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments and external stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Develop,customizeand QCRFQ and RFP documents for procurement activities using various collaborative delivery methods.
• Support owners/clients in performing reference checks during RFQ and RFP submittal reviews.
• Manageandnegotiatecontracts effectively while adhering to organizational norms.
• Developstrategic implementation plans for new projects and programs.
• Guideowners/clients in design-builder contract compliance and services during construction.
• Analyze and manage project risks, developing and implementing effective risk mitigation and management strategies.
• Utilize and build upon comprehensive knowledge and industry expertise to evaluate and provide recommendations for clients.
• Plan and schedule projects strategically, including developing and implementing project or program strategies, and monitoring progress.
• Support project planning and scheduling, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
• May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge ofproject/program management techniques.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Skilledincontract management and negotiations.
• Skilledin project delivery in the Municipal and private sector, preferably in water and wastewater.
• Ability to develop strategic implementation plans and manage procurement documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and written report preparation.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and the ability to multi-task.

Experience

• Typically, a minimum of10years of experience in a related field.
• Prior experience managing mediumcomplexprojects.
• Experience as part of a team implementing collaborative delivery methods and best practices.
• Experience in contract management and negotiation.

Education

• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business Management, or related field or equivalent experience is required.

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location C: $126,000 - $172,000

Benefits and Other Compensation

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long-term disability
• life insurance
• an employee assistance program
• paid time off and parental leave
• paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• performance-based bonus eligibility
• employee referral bonuses
• tuition reimbursement
• pet insurance
• long-term care insurance

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

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