Commercial Project Manager Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Location: National Response Team – Chantilly, VA 20151
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00
Job Category: Management

This position is a full-time exempt position. This Commercial Project Manager is primarily responsible for managing commercial construction and restoration projects ranging from approximately $30,000 to $30 million+ by performing the following duties.

• Working with the commercial estimator & the team throughout the entirety of the project.
• Work from a scope as prepared by a Jenkins Commercial Estimator, plans, and execute the construction of commercial structures.
• Revises as appropriate to meet changing needs within timeline and budget.
• Identifies and manages resources and assigns as necessary.
• Provides detailed quality control via frequent project site visits.
• Negotiating the best contracts to ensure maximum profitability.
• Meets project deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Determining the necessary resources (time, cost, labor, materials) for each project.
• Reviews and inspects product on regular basis to ensure standards are being met.
• Minimizes Jenkins exposure to risk on projects.
• Manages budgets, schedules, and tracks project expenses.
• Hiring staff and contractors as necessary.
• Assessing the progress and performance of all workers involved.
• Obtaining relevant permits and licenses.
• Understands, interprets and relays building plans.
• Manages inspection process to ensure compliance with local/national codes and other building details.
• Performing detailed analyses and drawing up reports for relevant stakeholders.
• Runs OAC (owner, architect, contractor) meetings as required, with support and involvement from the commercial estimator and applicable manager.
• Responsible for working with the estimator on invoicing and collection of funds as per contract.
• May perform other duties as necessary or assigned.
• Client Management
  • Manage communication after contract signing internally and with the client.
  • Manage day-to-day client interaction.
  • Set and manage client expectations.
  • Communicate effectively with client to identify needs and evaluate solutions.
  • Resolve or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
  • Communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
• Supervisory Responsibilities – The Commercial Project Manager supervises field personnel as necessary to complete work.

• Education and/Or Experience – Associate’s degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively to customers and/or employees.
• Computer Skills – Knowledge of industry-related software such as Xactanalysis; touch typing; familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Construction Experience – Experience in the construction industry is essential; prior experience in managing or estimating projects would greatly improve chances for success.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Physical Requirements – Regular sitting; use of hands, reach, talk or hear; occasional standing and walking; occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment – Office environment with visits to residential construction work sites; moderate noise level; safety equipment furnished.
• Travel Requirements – Extensive travel may be required for large commercial projects and business development, including time on site throughout the country.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.