Senior Project Manager - Luxury Residential Construction (DC)

Reis Contracting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Reis Contracting is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high-end residential projects in the Washington DC area, collaborating with the site superintendent and PM team to ensure quality, schedule, and client satisfaction.

You will manage planning, procurement, and communications with owners, architects, and vendors, while maintaining budgets and documentation across all project phases. A 7+ year track record and a Bachelor's degree are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of building experience in high-end residential market.
• Bachelor’s degree is a must.
• Proficient in understanding architectural drawings.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and managerial skills.
• Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and execution — overseeing all phases from pre-construction through implementation and serving as the primary point of contact with owners, architects, designers, and building officials.
• Drive scheduling and resource coordination — developing and maintaining project schedules, sequencing critical milestones, updating timelines to reflect progress and partnering with the Superintendent to align resources and field supervision.
• Manage procurement and subcontractor relationships — securing subcontractors and suppliers, preparing accurate bid packages, and ensuring scope completeness and alignment with project requirements.
• Administer change orders and scope modifications — reviewing, pricing, negotiating, and obtaining approvals while keeping budgets, schedules, and client expectations aligned.
• Oversee technical reviews and approvals — evaluating drawings, material samples, and submittals for accuracy and consistency prior to release to the client.
• Oversee project financial management — collaborating with finance to prepare monthly requisitions, tracking project costs, and maintaining detailed profitability analyses.
• Maintain documentation and compliance — managing all project records, including plans, specifications, agreements, changes in scope, clarifications, and as-built documents.
• Lead client and stakeholder communication — hosting monthly budget and schedule review meetings with Owners and Architects, focusing on risk identification, issue resolution, and project transparency.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Reis Contracting is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high-end residential projects in the Washington DC area, collaborating with the site superintendent and PM team to ensure quality, schedule, and client satisfaction.

You will manage planning, procurement, and communications with owners, architects, and vendors, while maintaining budgets and documentation across all project phases. A 7+ year track record and a Bachelor's degree are required.