Construction Project Manager (Arlington)

DFS Construction is seeking an experienced, Mid-Senior Level Construction Project Manager to lead full lifecycle commercial builds. You will bridge the gap between field operations and executive leadership, managing budgets, scheduling, and subcontractor procurement from preconstruction to final handover. If you have a proven track record of delivering multi-million dollar projects on time, we want you on our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Lifecycl e: Lead construction builds from pre-construction through procurement, commissioning, and final closeout.
• Financial Managemen t: Oversee full project budgets, monthly financial forecasting, change orders, and cost controls.
• Schedule Ownershi p: Develop master project schedules, track critical milestones, and execute risk-mitigation strategies.
• Procurement & Buyou t: Handle the independent buyout process, negotiate vendor contracts, and manage material allocation.
• Document Contro l: Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, permits, and quality assurance logs end-to-end.
• Stakeholder Coordinatio n: Act as the primary liaison between clients, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.

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Required Qualifications

• Experien ce: Minimum of 5 to 7+ years of progressively responsible construction project management experience.
• Project Portfol io: Proven history of managing tenant fit outs or major renovations exceeding $2M in value.
• Technical Skil ls: Deep literacy in architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Software Sta ck: High proficiency usin g Procore Construction Management Softwa re, MS Project.
• Educati on: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a highly related field is preferred.
• Certificatio ns: PMP, OSHA 30, or LEED green building certifications are valued pluses.

Compensation & Benefits

• Bonu ses: Performance-based bonus eligibility tied directly to project profitability.
• Retirem ent: 401(k) matching program.
• Insura nce: Full health, dental, vision.

Pe rks: Company-provided, health insurance, PTO, Sick, laptop, phone, and reimbursement for mileage.