Lead Construction Project Manager

• Review design and/or construction submittals and propose/provide recommendations to the government or design vendor (if necessary) to ensure they are aligned with agency standards.
• Read, interpret and provide comments to construction documents (structural/architectural/ mechanical, etc.) related to technical reviews.
• Make recommendations on how to meet requirements with respect to Scopes of Work, cost estimates, project schedules and/or errors or omissions.
• Work with Program Offices on negotiating cost modifications, based on project scope of work and design change/modifications.
• Assist in the development of purchase request (PR) Independent Gov. Cost Estimates (IGCE) packages and SOWs required for assigned projects and contract modifications.
• Maintain up to date tracking of all project milestones and pertinent reportable related project management fields, in the Real Estate Management System/Project Tracking Software Platform.
• Participate in all Project Conference Calls generating or attaining accurate Meeting Minutes
• Participate in site walkthroughs, based on project need.

• Collaborate with agency and outside Agency or Vendor project management teams, ensuring an efficient and balanced flow, maintaining project schedules, reporting on milestones, phasing/sequencing, and any unique requirements needing special scheduling or tracking.
• Establish clean lines of communication in discussing problems and respond to project-related action items.
• Maintain a detailed diary and a running log of all project activities and progress.
• Include and maintain regular communications to all stakeholders
• Develop weekly and monthly progress reports, including action items, potential delays, and pending tasks.

• Report and monitor on budget related awareness and requirements. Assist with reviewing all requests for payment submitted in connection with construction projects

• Conduct oversight and accountability of all project requirements, design process and funds utilization.
• Assure all deliverables are met prior to project close out.
• Conduct site inspections and audits, on client request, to ensure compliance with quality standards and identify areas for improvement.

• Oversee and evaluate construction contractors’ adherence to existing safety regulations, standards, and the project safety plan, and document any instances of noncompliance.
• Participate in pre-final, safety, final, and warranty inspections.

• Develop and/or maintain detailed project schedules, monitor progress, and report potential conflicts, so that timelines can be adjusted as necessary to meet deadlines.
• Identify potential delays and report to appropriate POC to help mitigate strategies to keep the project on track.
• Maintain and regularly coordinate logistics and communications with local office at project site

• Provide regular updates on project status, addressing any concerns, potential conflicts and/or obstacles that might arise to ensure the successful completion of the project.
• Participate in progress meetings with stakeholders to report on project updates, discuss problems and respond to project-related action items as necessary.

• Communicate with designated POC in the local office/project locations, to make sure that Regulatory compliance in maintained.

• Obtain, disseminate, organize and store permanent as-built record drawings, floor plan updates as well as test and/or systems reports for cohesive and efficient information sharing and project close-out documentation.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including contracts, change orders, funding documents, progress reports and all required deliverables.
• Prepare and present regular reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Maintain agency-based project management portal, with accurate and relative information.

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., PMP, CCM) are advantageous. CCM is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in commercial/government facility construction project management and government contracts.
• Knowledge and ability to evaluate Construction Documents/Blueprints/AutoCAD drawings
• Ability to work with a diverse team and to come to amicable decisions
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and coordinate diverse teams.
• In-depth knowledge of construction methods, materials, and technologies.
• Proficiency in budgeting, cost estimation, and financial management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to make decisions under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools, with the ability to manage complex schedules and timelines.
• High attention to detail to ensure quality and compliance with project specifications and regulations.
• Strong understanding of construction safety practices and regulations.
• Experience managing complex construction or major renovation commercial/government projects with experience coordinating efforts with diverse stakeholders as well as other project managers. Experience in planning, budgeting, and design process, including all phases from strategic operational/logistical planning/budgeting, procurement strategy and implementation, end user, project team and public communications, and close out.

• Will be required, based on client need.

• REMOTE work but candidate has to be in the same time zone.

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