Senior Construction Project Manager; Oversight

Job Category: IPD & Construction Services

Requisition Number: SENIO
006978

• Posted :
  August 12, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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The Delivery Manager role will support a Senior Owner’s Advisor in the successful planning, execution, and completion of collaborative delivery (CMAR/progressive design-build) projects by acting as a liaison between the project owner and various stakeholders. This role is client focused and will assist in ensuring that the project aligns with the owner's vision, goals, and objectives while adhering to budget, schedule, and quality standards.

The role will help Owners select project delivery methods, attend market sounding and outreach, develop Request for Qualifications and Proposals, review responses, assist legal teams with contract documents and negotiations, review pricing proposals and oversee construction contracts performing risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies through start-up and commissioning.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with three days per week onsite in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and guidance regarding client/owner organizational readiness and preparation for collaborative delivery understanding, planning, development, and execution.
• Provide guidance related to the merits of various project delivery methods and support procurement best practices as an advisor to owners.
• Prepare and make presentations to clients related to best practices for collaborative delivery (design-build in its various methodologies and CMGC/CMAR) implementation.
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments and external stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Develop,customize and QCRFQ and RFP documents for procurement activities using various collaborative delivery methods.
• Support owners/clients in performing reference checks during RFQ and RFP submittal reviews.
• Manageandnegotiate contracts effectively while adhering to organizational norms.
• Develop strategic implementation plans for new projects and programs.
• Guide owners/clients in design-builder contract compliance and services during construction.
• Analyze and manage project risks, developing and implementing effective risk mitigation and management strategies.
• Utilize and build upon comprehensive knowledge and industry expertise to evaluate and provide recommendations for clients.
• Plan and schedule projects strategically, including developing and implementing project or program strategies, and monitoring progress.
• Support project planning and scheduling, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
• May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge ofproject/program management techniques.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Skilledincontract management and negotiations.
• Skilledin project delivery in the Municipal and private sector, preferably in water and wastewater.
• Ability to develop strategic implementation plans and manage procurement documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and written report preparation.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and the ability to multi-task.

Experience

• Typically, a minimum of10years of experience in a related field.
• Prior experience managing mediumcomplexprojects.
• Experience as part of a team implementing collaborative delivery methods and best practices.
• Experience in contract management and negotiation.

Education

• A degree in Engineering, Construction…