Temporary Project Manager Jobs in Washington, DC

Donohoe Construction Company is seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Manager to join our New Construction team. Our Senior Project Managers are primarily responsible for evaluating construction progress and team performance, overseeing the successful completion of projects to meet time and cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding and contract administration, and ensuring the profitability and client satisfaction of their projects for the company.

Who We Are

Established in 1884, Donohoe is the Washington, DC region’s oldest full-service real estate company. We are also one of the largest — ranked by the Washington Business Journal as one of the area’s top private companies.

Today, The Donohoe Companies, Inc. encompasses six companies: Donohoe Construction Company, Donohoe Real Estate Services, Donohoe Hospitality Services, Donohoe Development Company, Borger Residential, and Complete Building Services. Through these six companies, the Donohoe team provides comprehensive construction, hospitality, development, property management, facilities management and real estate services.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

For over a century, Donohoe has been a well-respected member of the community and we continue to engage in the communities where we live and work. In our hotels, offices and on Company jobsites, we pride ourselves on a collaborative, diverse and engaging culture which starts with our interview process and continues all the way through to your day-to-day.

Benefits and Perks

Donohoe offers employees a comprehensive Benefits Package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, leaves of absences, 401(k) retirement plan with match, commuter benefits, paid time off, holidays, cellphone and hotel discounts. Through this selection of benefits and perks, we strive to provide employees with options that will enhance his or her quality of life in and out of work.

• Review, approve and execute all project contracts and purchase orders for compliance with company policies and objectives
• Support and implement the Company’s Project Management process
• Initiate and maintain liaison with client and A/E contacts to facilitate successful project execution including attending meetings and functions to ensure their satisfaction with on-going projects for marketing purposes
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy
• Coordinate the preparation of the schedule and long term planning. Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget
• Manage financial aspects of contracts to protect client and company interests: review and approve budgets, cost reports, fee payment, rental equipment, income, expenses, etc.
• Perform the final review of internal items such as Cost Analysis Worksheets, Monthly Billing to Owner, General Conditions Estimate, Labor Cost Report, and Monthly Reports
• Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of project and staff providing support and direction
• Oversee completion of project close-out
• Provide technical assistance to all members of project team
• Promote the growth and development of client, subcontractor and vendor relationships
• Familiar with all policies and Processes as it relates to this position
• Proactively identify and solve problems to minimize risk

• Bachelor's degree in construction or business related field preferred
• At least 10+ years experience in construction management
• Experience working on one or more of the following projects strongly preferred: office, government, hi-tech, hospitality, healthcare, retail, or multi-family
• Experience leading projects ranging from $40M-$80M+
• Demonstrated mastery in these areas: estimating, scheduling, budgeting/cost control, field supervision, financial reporting, client relationship management, safety and insurance
• Success in managing large construction projects, phases, and Project Managers
• Demonstated ability to train others and monitor their work for quality and completeness
• LEED accreditation preferred

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Physical Demands: This is not a sedentary position. Work consists of moderate to heavy physical activity. Employees must be able to walk and move around regularly and consistently throughout an active construction site daily, including climbing ladders and stairs, standing for extended periods, and accessing temporary routes and scaffolding while work is being performed.  Employees are required to bend and reach on a regular and consistent basis, and to hold, grasp, turn, lift and/or move objects up to 50 lbs. while onsite. Employees must be able to traverse the jobsite and avoid obstacles and hazards, while always maintaining security and safety measures. Personal protective equipment (PPE) – including but not limited to hard hats, face/eye gear, and safety vests – will be provided by the Company to the employee and must be worn by the employee at all times while on the jobsite.  The work requires the ability to speak and to clearly see, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery, alarms, traffic).
• Work Environment: Primary work is performed at an active construction site. Some work, such as conducting phone calls and meetings, use of a computer or other technology, written and electronic documentation, and reviewing contracts/blueprints/budgets, may be conducted in a jobsite trailer or temporary office onsite, but these locations will often require employees to be able to navigate tight quarters with limited turnaround space and exterior stairs.  The noise level in the work environment varies and could reach moderate to extreme levels for short periods of time.  Work is subject to inflexible deadlines and the employee may be subject to work beyond the normal scheduled work hours and in extreme weather conditions.
• Telework: The work of Donohoe Construction Field positions does not lend itself to telework or work from home opportunities.

The expected base pay range for this position is $115,000-170,000. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors such as qualifications and experience.

We are not able to partner with staffing agencies or third-party vendors to fill this position at this time.

EOE, including disability/veterans

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled