Project Manager

Construction Project Manager / Estimator

Location: Central Maryland- Washington D.C. (including site travel)

Position Summary

We are seeking a versatile, driven Project Manager / Estimator to oversee diverse commercial, industrial, and civil infrastructure projects for our established, Contractor client. This dual-capability role focuses primarily on full lifecycle project management—from buyout through closeout—while providing light estimating and takeoff support during preconstruction phases or seasonal lulls.

The ideal candidate brings strong plan-reading abilities, deep knowledge of regional utility/civil specifications, and a willingness to leverage modern digital and AI-driven tools to optimize project scheduling, cost control, and estimation.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Project Sequencing & Scheduling: Build, track, and maintain comprehensive project schedules; sequence trades, equipment, and material logistics for multi-sector job sites.

• Contract Administration & Buyout: Negotiate vendor/subcontractor contract terms, establish accurate scopes of work, manage submittal logs, and interpret owner contract terms and conditions.

• Financial & Cost Control: Manage job cost budgeting, track change orders, review progress billings, and maintain overall project profitability.

• Field & Client Coordination: Conduct preconstruction meetings and regular progress updates. Visit construction sites to verify work quality and progress.

• Document Control: Author and process RFIs, submittals, field logs, and change management documentation.

Estimating & Preconstruction Support

• Quantity Takeoffs & Bidding: Perform light estimating and quantity takeoffs during preconstruction phases or slower operational periods.

• Municipal Infrastructure Alignment: Apply working knowledge of regional civil specifications, including local water and sewer municipality standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Education: 4-year degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or Engineering— OR acceptable accredited trade-school training combined with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on construction management experience.

• Plan Reading: High proficiency in reading, interpreting, and analyzing construction drawings, technical specifications, and contract documents.

• Regional Mobility: Valid driver's license with the ability to drive to local project sites within approximately a 30-mile radius.

Technical Working Knowledge:

• Heavy equipment utilization and site safety standards.

• Subcontractor agreement structuring and risk mitigation.

• Regional civil/water/sewer infrastructure procedures.

Software & Digital Aptitude:

• Proficiency with digital onscreen takeoff and estimating platforms (e.g., PlanSwift, Togal.AI, or similar AI-assisted takeoff software).

• Strong command of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).

• Comfort adopting, testing, and integrating modern AI productivity tools into daily workflows.

Preferred Qualifications ( "Plus ")

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).