Construction/Project Manager

MBP is seeking future design and construction industry leaders looking for growth opportunities and working on meaningful projects that support our community. For this position, we seek candidates with 12 or more years of combined education and/or experience in construction/project management to support MBP's growth and advancement in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Experience in supporting the successful completion of new and or/renovation projects in education (higher-ed and K-12), healthcare, laboratory, data center, and/or federal or local government projects is desired. Evidence of progressive career development and demonstrated expertise in construction management, project management, engineering design, or related fields.

MAIN DUTIES:

Duties include providing pre-construction and on-site owner representation for medium- to large-scale construction projects, either as part of a team or working independently, depending on the project's size and complexity. Responsibilities include managing cost, schedule, and/or quality on behalf of the client/owner. Typical duties include:

Reviewing project schedules to verify they are complete, feasible, and reasonable. Specific scheduling experience is not required, but it is desired.
• Reviewing and tracking progress against the accepted schedule.
• Participate and/or lead progress meetings. Prepare meeting minutes or review meeting minutes prepared by others to verify completeness and accuracy.
• Monitor submittal workflow to verify timely submission, review, and approvals. Tracking and expediting the resolution of critical submittals.
• Monitor Request for Information (RFI) workflow for timely responses. Assisting in resolving owner-related RFIs.
• Performing site walks to observe and document construction progress
• Provide quality management, including participation in preparatory/pre-installation meetings, and perform or oversee the performance of Quality Assurance (QA) inspections to verify that work is being performed in compliance with contract requirements.
• Performing or overseeing the preparation of daily field reports.
• Document and track issues until resolution, including working collaboratively with the contractor, designer, and owner to resolve issues as they arise.
• Review contractor monthly payment applications.
• Review change order proposals for entitlement and price, including preparing independent estimates as necessary and leading or assisting in negotiations.
• Coordinate and oversee other third-party owner contractors.
• Coordinate punchlist and acceptance with the designer and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor and verify completion of closeout requirements, including owner training, operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, and stock materials.

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management preferred, but may be offset with relevant experience.
• PE and/or other specific certification, such as CCM, PMP, and/or CQM, preferred.
• Engineering principles, principles of construction management and project controls, with specialized knowledge in several areas, including scheduling, cost estimating, documentation, contract administration, and construction techniques.
• Basic data processing principles as related to the solution of engineering problems.
• Engineering mathematics and statistical analysis techniques.
• State and federal regulations, construction codes, and safety practices pertaining to the work
• Basic project management and supervisory principles.
• Must possess OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification or obtain within three months of hire.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to establish positive and productive working relationships with peer leaders, superiors, and subordinates.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Skilled at preparing clear, concise, and accurate reports and presentations.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work and effectively act as a representative of the Owner/Client.
• Capable of managing multiple assignments.
• An understanding of technical jargon and the ability to translate photographic and written engineer-centric language into a clear and concise brief report.
• Crisis management/problem resolution.
• Experience in the use of industry project management software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, SharePoint, etc. is preferred.
• Proficiency with many software applications, including Microsoft Office programs, BIM Platforms (such as Revit, Navisworks, and Autodesk 360), and BlueBeam.
• Ability to analyze and optimize internal and external processes.
• Ability to understand and interpret design documents, specifications, and contract documents.
• Able to stand and sit as needed on project work sites, climb ladders, work at heights, and work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions.
• Ability to safely navigate construction work sites with uneven terrain.

GUIDANCE/RESPONSIBILITY:

Ability to work independently and make decisions.. Receives direction from and reports directly to the Executive Vice President, Client Solutions.

SUPERVISORY:

Non-supervisory role.

STATUS:

Full-time

BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses
• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits (for individual)
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401(k)/Roth 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Reimbursement
• Numerous Training and Professional Development opportunities
• Wellness Program & Fitness Program Reimbursement

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

MBP is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Employer.