Construction Project Manager

Overview and Purpose

Banneker Ventures is a vertically integrated real estate development and construction management firm with nearly 20 years of experience delivering more than $1 billion of transformative mixed-use, multifamily, and civic projects across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region. Guided by our commitment to Building a Better World, we partner with public agencies, private developers, and community stakeholders to deliver world-class projects with lasting impact.

• Lead the bid effort for projects, collaborating with key Bid Team members.
• Fully understand and execute contract awards up to $10MM, ensuring compliance with GC requirements and liabilities.
• Understand subcontractor scope and effectively manage the contract buyout process.
• Oversee the process flow for common construction documents and ensure proper document control methods are followed.
• Lead effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a customer-focused approach.
• Develop strategic solutions to mitigate issues from bid phase to project completion, approaching negotiations cautiously on CMa contracts to minimize risk for the Customer and addressing conflicts promptly.
• Delegate responsibilities to team members and successfully manage multiple project teams, optimizing profit and client satisfaction.
• Create, update, and analyze project budgets as applicable.
• Build and monitor project schedules, minimizing profit fade and accounting for long-lead items and critical path in project schedules.
• Stay accessible and responsive to all construction teams, providing routine status reports to the Customer and addressing delays for CMa contracts.
• Successfully complete projects within budget and schedule, striving for outstanding project ratings from Customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Navigating a fast-paced environment with frequent changes in schedule.
• Prioritizing workload and being nimble amidst change without letting things fall through the cracks.

Education and Experience:

• 5 – 8 years of combined progressive experience, with at least 3 consecutive years as a Project Manager.
• Experience in CMa contracts, serving at least one (1) construction management contract.
• Professional certifications (i.e., P.E., CCM, PMP, LEED AP) are desired, but not required.
• OSHA 30 and CPR/First Aid certifications are desired, but not required.
• QCM certification is desired, but not required.
• Multifamily Experience

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, and Project).
• Proficiency in project management and scheduling software (Pro Core, MS Project, Primavera 6, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and demonstrate excellent follow-up skills both internally and externally.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as the project requires.
• A proven track record of success in positions that required a strong mix of business skills, strategic thinking, and mature business judgment.
• Intent to make a long-term commitment to the organization.
• Must be an excellent negotiator and be a team builder.
• Willingness to do whatever level of work internal clients require, from very basic to extremely complex.
• Strong financial experience in reviewing budgets, estimates for analysis, and accuracy.
• Highly effective in a close-knit organization
• Willingness to work flexible hours and in a collaborative, dynamic, team-based environment.
• Anticipates crises and problems.
• Displays curiosity and a passion for learning.
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to build trust in a variety of relationships.
• Proactive, creative, and energetic

• Competitive wages commensurate with experience.
• Health (medical, vision, and dental) benefits are covered at 50% and 401(k) retirement savings accounts.
• Paid training, job shadowing, education, and tuition reimbursement program, and annual bonus/salary review.

Banneker Ventures LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Join our team and be part of our commitment to excellence in the construction industry.