Project Manager - Construction + Development

Job Category: Construction & Development

Requisition Number: PROJE
001907

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• Posted :
  July 24, 2026
• Full-Time

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Alabama
Huntsville, AL 35808, USA

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Project Oversight:

• Manage the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of assigned projects.
• Coordinate the project team comprised of internal departments and external operating partners to manage the scope, design changes and other criteria to ensure all project requirements are understood and appropriately implemented.
• Oversee and direct contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, tenants, etc. during construction.
• Monitor, manage and control project activities to ensure that projects are progressing safely, on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely manner
• Ensure timely and accurate billings as well as timely completion of punch list activities including receipt of all required certificates, inspections and project close-out documents.

2. Project Communication + Integration:

• Interface with project teams and customers (as appropriate) to manage day-to-day interactions.
• Demonstrate ability to foster teamwork, collaboration and build relationships.
• Responsible for actively communicating project status, providing timely and accurate project documentation and reporting regarding scope, budget, quality and schedule.
• Facilitate team meetings for purposes of planning and communicating project information, providing status updates and to address issues.
• Communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
• Ensure all project documentation is complete, current and stored appropriately on CDP’s project network.
• Follow closeout procedures/checklist for transfer to operations with all required certificates, inspections, warranty information and project documentation.
• Assist as required in warranty maintenance and repair work between contractor and CDP Operations Team.

3. Project Initiation + Planning:

• In collaboration with the Development Manager, support development activities throughout the planning and base building design process: formulate and define the scope and objectives of the project, gather and document project requirements and assist in the completion of any necessary feasibility studies and designs including resource plans, schedules and work plans to produce final project plan.
• Collaborate with Development Manager to ensure cost effective designs.
• Gather and document tenant project requirements and ensure completion of the necessary feasibility studies and designs including resource plans, schedules and work plans to produce final project plan.
• Review, coordinate, and respond to changes that occur during the planning process.
• Revise plans and schedules as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Provide value engineering and constructability analysis during the development process and throughout construction, challenging budget costs and sliding schedules and using expertise to suggest options to improve both.

4. Project Budget, Costing, and Resources:

• Develop project cost estimates and scopes of work to assist in the evaluation of project viability and conduct analysis of cost estimate data for project proforma.
• Evaluate, forecast, and manage project costs.
• Prepare and monitor project-related budget.
• Ensure that documentation outlining the cost and scope of projects, staffing requirements and engagement of contractors is developed in a consistent and accurate manner.
• Demonstrate understanding of bidding and procurement requirements; draft request for proposal and review and qualify vendor bids.
• Recommend selections for project award. Review and administer all project contracts including consultants, contractors, etc.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the Total Indicated Cost (TIC) forecasting model, managing commitments, changes, anticipated changes and contingency use.
• Ability to forecast final project cost, including savings or overages, at any phase.

5. Quality + Safety:

• Maintain a complete knowledge of project safety requirements and review with CDP’s Safety and/or QA/QC manager.
• Ensure day to day contractor activities are performed in a safe and…