Construction Project Manager - Ashburn, VA

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics. This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions. City: Ashburn State: VirginiaJob Summary Responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, multi-phase projects, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and to defined quality standards. Oversees project progress, coordinates cross-functional teams and external partners, and maintains accountability for schedules, documentation to ensure successful outcomes aligned with client expectations.Core Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for leading the overall direction, completion, and outcome of all assigned projects as contracted by the client. Projects will vary in complexity due to the scope of work, project location, budget, schedule, facility type, local regulations and code, climate and site conditions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables. Ability to communicate clearly with team members and client representatives, providing project updates, and setting and managing stakeholder expectations, both internally and externally. Monitor project milestones and deliverables providing regular status reports to leadership and stakeholders. Create and maintain detailed project documentation in proprietary or client software. Perform regular assessments of project execution to identify areas for improvement. Serve as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment of goals. Encourage a collaborative and transparent working environment that promotes interdepartmental accountability and ownership to ensure smooth project execution. Aware of industry best practices, techniques, and standards for effective project execution. Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying new and existing legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on necessary action. Delivers outstanding customer service through timely response and proactive solutions to clients’ needs. Protects operations by keeping company information confidential. Use of professional discretion and judgement is mandatory. Demonstrates BV’s guiding principles in support of the company's strategic goals. Follows all documented policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions applicable to the position and support of BV's quality standards and strategic initiatives. Maintains safe and clean work area by complying with all procedures, rules, and regulations. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job. Division Specific Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for leading the overall direction, completion, program management, and financial outcome of multiple retail projects within the construction services realm. Projects may range from retail, restaurant, big-box store, convenient stores, gas stations, distribution centers, electric vehicle charging stations, etc. Project scope may include tenant improvements, building renovation, building expansions, and ground up work. Direct and manage project development from beginning to end, including managing consultants, general contractors, vendors, specialty contractors, budgets, internal departments, and developers for each project, ensuring the project delivery is on time per the scope and within budget. Manage each phase of the project including entitlement, design, permitting, bidding, contracting, construction, store start up, store turnover, and project close out. Knowledge of buildings, construction, and technical standards with ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex project documents. Must be able to discuss the project site with site contact and municipal facilities. Navigate and oversee contract administration, change orders, budgets, schedules, and client delivery of each project. Provide project management for multiple sites and states concurrently with stellar organization across multiple initiatives. Experience with proposal preparation, budget development, forecasting, and financial management. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation. Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring proactive problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, implementing feedback loops to enhance team efficiency and productivity. Ability to identify, navigate and forecast the needs of the project/client. Travel by Plane, Motor Vehicle, Train (may be up to 50% - 90% of work schedule) to client/project sites across the U.S. is required. Travel may vary based on assigned program requirements. Supervisory Responsibilities This job does not have specific supervisory responsibilities.Skills Language Ability: Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, peers, and technical field staff. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Professional discretion and the ability to clearly communicate the aforementioned both externally and internally are paramount to this role. Technology Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in operating a computer, having knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, and web-based project management software. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to operate an electronic tablet in the field for live data collection. Competencies Knowledge of project components, process, and methodologies. Time management skills Active listening skills Critical thinking skills Problem solving skills Oral and written communication skills Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Ability to successfully work from remote location. Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Must have a cell phone and supply your own internet service. Education, Certifications, and Experience Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university in related field; minimum of three years of related experience. In lieu of degree, five years or more of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid driver's license required with no significant MVA points/violations (clean driving record). Current PMP preferred. Employees who incur $2,000 or more per year in company-related travel expenses will be required to obtain a Corporate Credit Card. Employees who incur less than $2,000 per year in company-related travel expenses will be required to have sufficient personal credit to cover their business travel costs. Physical and Environmental Conditions While performing the onsite/field duties, the employee is required to: Walk (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time.) Stand (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time. ) Sit, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to observe basement and grade-level crawl spaces, and/or to read equipment data plates when necessary (at least once for each building assessed) Climb and balance Stairs (at least once for each building assessed) Climb and balance various types of ladders to access flat roofs/hatch access (at least once for each building assessed) Repetitive use of hands/fingers for keyboard interaction (frequently) Reach with hands and arms Talk and hear (communicate with onsite contact) Vision (close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus) Lift and or move (occasionally up to 40 pounds) Operate an electronic tablet in the field for live data collection. Operate a computer (up to 100% of workweek) Operating a motor vehicle Travel by Plane, Motor Vehicle, Train to client sites across the U.S. Onsite visits can occur up to one continuous week at a time. As a general expectation, for approximately 2 to 3 days of the workweek, travel and onsite work is anticipated and expected. Overnight stays away from home may be required. Work Environment: The employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical components and assemblies, frequently exposed to work near energized electrical components and assemblies. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, inclement weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level at the project site is usually moderate. While performing the office/offsite duties of this job: Operate a computer (up to 100% of workweek) Regularly required to use hands. Repetitive use of hands/fingers for keyboard interaction (frequently) Talk and hear Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the home or company office environment is usually quiet. Ability to successfully work from remote location. Travel Requirements Travel by Plane, Motor Vehicle, Train to client/project sites across the U.S. as indicated in the essential duties and responsibilities section.Benefits At Bureau Veritas, we are dedicated to ensuring our employees receive fair and competitive pay, accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness benefits.Here's a breakdown of what we provide:Salary range starting at: $90,000+Annual Incentive Bonus PlanBase Pay is adjusted based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.Our Health and Welfare Benefits are designed to meet your needs, eligible on your first day of employment:Medical, Dental, and Vision coverageCompany-matched Retirement planGenerous Paid Time Off and Company HolidaysLife Insurance and AD&D coverageShort-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)Tuition Assistance, along with optional life and pet insuranceAccess to Corporate DiscountsThis information is transparently provided in adherence to several state and local Equal Pay and Pay Transparency Laws, with our base pay determined by market location.Join us at Bureau Veritas, where your well-being and professional growth are our top priorities.If you are an individual with a disability and you would like us to assist you with searching the Careers Page site for employment opportunities and/or assistance with completing your profile and application, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email us with your request to View email address on click.appcast.io. 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