Project Manager - Construction

Overview

Job Description - Project Manager - Construction (2600005J)

Overall responsibility for all aspects of small/medium sized construction project management including, but not limited to, plans review for technical completeness, schedule development/review/approval, environment of care compliance and construction effectiveness, communication with user departments, budget oversight and contingency management, contractor supervision and construction quality assurance. Assists with the construction quality assurance and construction compliance with all other projects under management er duties as assigned.

• Degree in engineering or other construction related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years increasing project management supervision and quality assurance experience.
• Proven ability to manage construction jobs on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) skills in the areas of contract compliance/supervision and user expectation management.
• In-depth knowledge of construction means and methods combined with proven ability to problem solve job site problems and coordination issues.
• Intermediate word processing skills and ability to write effective business letters.
• Intermediate Excel spreadsheet skills.

• Develop staffing plans/schedules and resources to optimize productivity and ensure quality service; scope hires and supervise the contracting/staffing of project needs for both CNMC and third party contractors to maintain schedules, etc.
• Work with administrative coordinator to maintain schedules, budgets, contracts and user group communications for each project; develop agendas, office appointments, meetings, conferences, and projects.
• Help design and implement efficient work systems and work groups; assume direct responsibility for all aspects of small/medium projects once design is completed.
• Provide training and developmental opportunities for staff; initiate disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Assist Director to manage large projects.

• Responsible for all aspects of construction management; act as the owner’s advocate.
• Maintain all required project documentation for change orders, requests for information, construction bulletins and other contract correspondence.
• Manage and control the project overall budget, including tracking change order requests and contingency risk reserve assessment; support the financial analyst in cash flow tracking/forecasting and grant reporting; review appropriateness and pricing for change order requests and make recommendations regarding acceptance.
• Draft all associated project communication with contractor, design team and departmental users; write monthly project summaries for each project under direct supervision.
• Foster and work in a team environment (both internal and external members) and develop a customer focused approach to project management and problem resolution.
• Maintain project logs (RFI’s, change orders, bulletins) and initiate follow up on unique or delayed items; review project initiation and control forms for adequacy and work with submitting departments to ensure satisfactory information is received.

• Support and assist with the construction quality assurance supervision of other construction projects as assigned.
• Responsible for on-site supervision of the contractor, quality review/oversight of construction quality and compliance with plans and specifications.
• Determine benchmarks for high productivity to determine adequate staffing.

• Respond to both internal and external requests in an effective and friendly customer service manner.
• Initiate and follow up on project correspondence and customer communication.

Primary

Location:

District of Columbia – Washington

Work Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010

Job:
Non-Clinical Professional

Position Status: R (Regular) – FT – Full-Time

Shift: Day

Work Schedule:

7:00 – 3:30

Job Posting:
Feb 6, 2026, 3:35:02 PM

Full-Time Salary Range: $93,329.60 – $

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