Construction Project Manager

Senior Project Manager - Capital Construction (Public Sector) Location: Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Position Type: Full-Time Contract (Approx. 3-Year Term) Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to act as an Owner's Representative overseeing a portfolio of high-visibility, public-sector capital construction projects. In this role, you will lead full life-cycle project management-from early planning and design through procurement, construction, and final facility turnover. You will manage multiple concurrent projects (typically exceeding $7.5M in value), ensuring deliverables are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in strict compliance with public agency standards. Key Responsibilities Full Life-Cycle Project Management: Lead capital projects from initiation through closeout, including developing Project Management Plans, managing scopes, tracking schedules, and overseeing budget forecasts. Design & Procurement Support: Review design packages and specifications for constructability, assist with scope definition, evaluate technical proposals, and manage permitting requirements. On-Site Field Management: Conduct regular on-site visits to monitor construction progress, track safety compliance, verify quality control, and document field conditions. Contract Administration: Review, analyze, and provide formal recommendations on pay applications, field submittals, RFIs, and proposed change orders for cost and schedule impacts. Stakeholder & Community Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison between executive leadership, design teams, contractors, local utility entities, and community stakeholders. Conduct project updates and support community engagement meetings. Risk & Budget Oversight: Maintain active risk registers, track project commitments/expenditures, provide monthly variance analyses, and proactively identify delay mitigation strategies. Project Closeout & Turnover: Coordinate final punch list inspections, manage commissioning efforts, and ensure complete turnover of audit-ready project records, O&M manuals, and warranty documentation. Required Qualifications & Experience Experience: 4 to 7 years of experience in organizing, managing, and overseeing the full life cycle of building construction projects with budgets exceeding $7.5M . Public Sector / Municipal Background: Proven track record managing capital, public sector, or municipal infrastructure projects. Multi-Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent capital construction projects across varying phases. Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of construction scheduling, cost control, permitting, contract administration, and public agency compliance. Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience facilitating meetings across multi-disciplinary teams and public stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent professional credential. Software: Proficiency with standard enterprise project management and document control systems. Performance Expectation & Deliverables Response & Escalation: Must respond to inquiries within 24 hours/1 business day and escalates critical risks or safety concerns immediately. Key Deliverables: Weekly progress updates, monthly financial/forecasting reports, updated master schedules, change order evaluations, and complete facility turnover packages. #J-18808-Ljbffr