Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Project Manager / Estimator

Location: Central Maryland- Washington D.C. (including site travel)

We are seeking a versatile, driven Project Manager / Estimator to oversee diverse commercial, industrial, and civil infrastructure projects for our established, Contractor client. This dual-capability role focuses primarily on full lifecycle project management from buyout through closeout while providing light estimating and takeoff support during preconstruction phases or seasonal lulls.

The ideal candidate brings strong plan-reading abilities, deep knowledge of regional utility/civil specifications, and a willingness to leverage modern digital and AI-driven tools to optimize project scheduling, cost control, and estimation.

Project Management & Execution

• Project Sequencing & Scheduling: Build, track, and maintain comprehensive project schedules; sequence trades, equipment, and material logistics for multi-sector job sites.

• Contract Administration & Buyout: Negotiate vendor/subcontractor contract terms, establish accurate scopes of work, manage submittal logs, and interpret owner contract terms and conditions.

• Financial & Cost Control: Manage job cost budgeting, track change orders, review progress billings, and maintain overall project profitability.

• Field & Client Coordination: Conduct preconstruction meetings and regular progress updates. Visit construction sites to verify work quality and progress.

• Document Control: Author and process RFIs, submittals, field logs, and change management documentation.

Estimating & Preconstruction Support

• Quantity Takeoffs & Bidding: Perform light estimating and quantity takeoffs during preconstruction phases or slower operational periods.

• Municipal Infrastructure Alignment: Apply working knowledge of regional civil specifications, including local water and sewer municipality standards.

Education & Experience:

• Education: 4-year degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or Engineering OR acceptable accredited trade-school training combined with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on construction management experience.

• Plan Reading: High proficiency in reading, interpreting, and analyzing construction drawings, technical specifications, and contract documents.

• Regional Mobility: Valid driver's license with the ability to drive to local project sites within approximately a 30-mile radius.

Technical Working Knowledge:

• Heavy equipment utilization and site safety standards.

• Subcontractor agreement structuring and risk mitigation.

• Regional civil/water/sewer infrastructure procedures.

Software & Digital Aptitude:

• Proficiency with digital onscreen takeoff and estimating platforms (e.g., PlanSwift, Togal.AI, or similar AI-assisted takeoff software).

• Strong command of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).

• Comfort adopting, testing, and integrating modern AI productivity tools into daily workflows.

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).