Project/Construction Manager

Located in our Downtown Washington, DC office, this position is focused on commercial construction management of tenant improvement projects, capital improvement projects and LEED and Commission projects.

The Project/Construction Manager is an ambassador for the Construction Department and a liaison between external Clients and internal colleagues, with a specific focus on the Property Management team. Good judgment, confidence and a cooperative demeanor are essential, as well as a commitment to working in a team environment and using superior interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication between all parties.

Mastery of prioritization to effectively follow through on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines is fundamental. Budgetary and scheduling capabilities and experience in sustainable construction practices are preferred.  The ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering construction documents and a strong working knowledge of MS Office and MS Project applications is necessary.  BS in related field and a minimum of five years relevant experience required. LEED Accreditation preferred.

•    On-time and on-budget execution of:
Tenant improvement phase of a lease if Landlord is responsible for improvements
Coordination of Tenant improvements of a lease if Tenant is responsible for constructing improvements
Management and oversight of capital improvement projects as assigned
Management and oversight of LEED and Commission projects

•    Project management – Manage multiple concurrent projects during all phases including lease negotiation, design development, contractor procurement, construction, delivery to Client and close-out.

•    Lease Work Agreement Administration and Management – Monitor, manage and perform activities to comply with Lease obligations for Landlord and Tenant activities.  Prepare and distribute correspondence and reports.

•    Budget and Estimating – Prepare preliminary conceptual project budget estimate based on test fits and/or space plans.  Update during design development, monitor actual costs versus budget and ensure periodic reconciliation reports are prepared and transmitted to Clients.

•    Scheduling – Develop and distribute master projects schedules.  Update periodically.

•    Consultant Procurement – Oversee pre-qualification and hiring of consultants and preparation of construction documents.

•    Contractor Procurement – Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) for General Contractor, review and evaluate bid proposals, make award recommendations and prepare contract for execution.

•    Construction Documents/Plan review – Read and interpret construction drawings.  Perform Landlord plan review for conformance with standards and requirements.  Distribute plans internally to obtain review comments from Building Service and Property Management teams.

•    Permits – Assist Client in obtaining building permits, special permits for permanent improvements and occupancy certificates.

•    Construction Contract Administration and Management – Administer and manage the General Contractor’s performance in accordance with the Owner-Contractor Agreement.

Obtain Certificates of Insurance from Contractor, Subcontractors’, etc.
Monitor performance of contractors, consultants and vendors.
Schedule and conduct project status meetings for procedures, progress and scheduling.
Prepare and distribute minutes to Clients, Consultants, Contractor and any other involved parties.
Review requests for changes, assist in negotiating proposals for changes and submit recommendation to Client.
Collaborate with Property Management to ensure coordination of construction activities such as outages, after-hours work, access to areas outside the immediate project site and testing requirements.
Ensure smooth transition of projects from construction to operations.
Collect and deliver all required project close-out submittals and documentation.
Coordinate and schedule with Client and Property Management the Contractor’s final testing and start-up of utilities, operational systems and equipment.
Coordinate and schedule project completion punch list inspection with the Client, Architect and Property Management team.
Assist Architect in conducting inspections to determine whether the Contractor’s work is substantially complete.
Coordinate the correction and completion of items on the punch lists and make recommendation to Client when the work is ready for final inspection and assist the Architect and Client in conducting the final inspections.
Secure and transmit to Client and Property Management required warranties and similar submittals and ensure delivery of all keys, manuals, record drawings and maintenance stocks and all close-out documentation.
Review, approve and process for payment all applications and invoices for all parties.