Construction Project Manager

Position: Project Manager - Construction
Office

Location:

Rockville, MD
Reports to: Director of Construction
Pay: $120,000+ annually

Tower is seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join our Department of Construction. The Construction Project Manager (PM) will report to the Director of Construction and work closely with internal teams such as Development, Engineering, Property Management, Sustainability, Leasing, Legal, and Accounting, as well as consultant and contractor teams, to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The PM will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Tower's construction projects including renovations, capital improvements, and new construction across Washington, DC, Rockville, MD, and Silver Spring, MD.

• Act as the primary point of contact and communicate effectively with stakeholders, contractors, architects, engineers, and other consultants during all phases of the project life cycle.
• Develop and maintain excellent client relationships.
• Develop and maintain budgets for projects.
• Assist the Development Department with creating proformas and feasibility studies.
• Carefully review and vet budgets, proposals, and change orders.
• Manage the building permit, bidding, and RFP process for projects.
• Review contract documents including plans and specifications, applicable submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs.
• Regularly walk job sites to ensure construction is occurring per plans and specs. Provide regular project status reports to the Director of Construction.
• Develop and manage overall CPM project schedule, including key milestones for leasing, design, and construction phases. Review contractor and consultant schedules to ensure they are meeting project goals and staying within the overall project timeline.
• In conjunction with the contractors, actively monitor material and equipment procurement logs, investigate lead time issues, and proactively implement corrective actions. The PM is expected to consistently follow up with contractors and vendors to ensure that supply chain issues do not impact the projects.
• Manage third‑party quality control processes between consultants and contractors.
• Prepare agendas and meeting materials, lead meetings, develop and maintain project budgets and timelines as required to ensure overall project objectives and both internal and external client needs are met.
• Ensure building policies and procedures are being followed by all contractors and consultants while working on site.
• Coordinate with Property Management on project impacts to properties, buildings, and residents/tenants.
• Manage the procurement, receipt, and placement of FF&E items associated with projects.
• Participate in the development of the project punch lists and manage follow‑through to completion.
• Manage the commissioning process of the projects.
• Coordinate with the Sustainability Department to assist in the processes required for sustainable projects, including future guidelines that may be established.
• Provide at the minimum weekly updates to ownership about projects and provide timely responses to questions about project statuses.

• Bachelor's degree in a related industry (e.g., Construction Management, Architecture, Structural Engineering) with 5+ years of work experience, or 7+ years of relevant experience as a Construction Project Manager.

• Strong knowledge and experience in interior and base building construction in the D.C. area, including high‑end spec suites, conference centers, core & shell, office, and multi‑family projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction, architecture, and engineering terminology.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Knowledge of the real estate industry is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with executive‑level internal and external clients.
• Experience in direct client management. The PM is expected to effectively communicate with clients/tenants to develop and maintain an excellent client experience and relationship.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and product/material specifications.
• Ability to be…