Project Manager, Construction Services

GFT is seeking a Project Manager, Construction services to join our Construction Services team in the Fairfax area! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our closest office (and/or on site at WMATA).

 

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

 

What you’ll be challenged to do:

The Project Manager develops, initiates, plans, executes, controls and closes-out projects and scopes of service involving nominal risk and complexity that are generally practice specific or in support of larger projects managed by Senior Project Managers. May manage one or more orgs to deliver limited scopes of service. Market and develop business in accordance with the goals of the business plan for the assigned org and/or business unit.

 

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Project Development

• Participate in the project pursuit decision (go/no-go)
• Develop and prepare proposals
• Participate in presenting proposals to clients and other stakeholders
• Participate in negotiating contract scopes and fees
• Prepare contracts and related documents for clients, subconsultants, subcontractors, and vendorswhich conform with in-house counsel requirements
• Recommend execution of contracts and related documents for clients, subconsultants, subcontractors and vendors

Project Initiation and Planning

• Manage the project set-up process; including preparing PA’s and WBS’s for input into BST. This includes billing particulars and invoice requirements
• Coordinate preparing file protocols and document control procedures
• Prepare or assist in preparing PEP’s
• Approve PA’s, BST budget set ups, and PEP’s

Execution

• Lead and participate in project kick-off meetings, as required
• Develop, coordinate and efficiently manage resources to complete the scopes of service
• Coordinate and manage the efforts of subconsultants, subcontractors and vendors
• Prepare or assist in preparing project status reports
• Maintain communication with internal/external stakeholders, focusing on clients’ projectmanagers, in accordance with the PEP’s
• Prepare or assist in adjusting / modifying WBS’s
• Coordinate and manage the QA process in accordance with the GF Quality Management System

 

Control

• Control project costs through preparing and maintaining cost management reports, Earned Value Analysis (EVA) or other techniques, by reviewing project inquires and reports available from BST
• Prepare or assist in preparing project schedules. Maintain or provide information for maintaining project schedules
• Identify and control changes in scopes in accordance with the PEP
• Determine % of scope complete estimates using EVA or other techniques and input into BST
• Coordinate and manage the QC process in accordance with the GF Quality Management System
• Identify and control risks in accordance with the PEP’s
• Manage timely billings, A/R collection and A/P processing
• Approve client invoices for billing
• Approve sub-consultant invoices for payment
• Approve budget transfers in BST

Project Closeout

• Coordinate, manage and/or assist in project closeout activities
• Additional responsibilities may include marketing and business development for the assigned org or business unit through meetings with and presentations to potential clients.

What you will bring to our firm: 

• Bachelor’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in related technical field preferred
• PMI, PMP or approved equivalent

  What we prefer you bring: 

• 10+ years of related experience
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to analyze and solve problems efficiently and effectively

  Compensation:The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $180,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.  Featured Benefits: • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

 

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™  GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.  Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.  Location: Fairfax Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time  Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location