Project Manager#26-00296

District Heights, MD

Onsite Job Description

Construction Project Manager /

Estimator Location:

Central Maryland- Washington D.C. (including site travel) Position Summary We are seeking a versatile, driven Project Manager / Estimator to oversee diverse commercial, industrial, and civil infrastructure projects for our established, Contractor client. This dual-capability role focuses primarily on full lifecycle project management—from buyout through closeout—while providing light estimating and takeoff support during preconstruction phases or seasonal lulls. The ideal candidate brings strong plan-reading abilities, deep knowledge of regional utility/civil specifications, and a willingness to leverage modern digital and AI-driven tools to optimize project scheduling, cost control, and estimation.

Key Responsibilities Project Management & Execution Project Sequencing & Scheduling:

Build, track, and maintain comprehensive project schedules; sequence trades, equipment, and material logistics for multi-sector job sites.

Contract Administration & Buyout:

Negotiate vendor/subcontractor contract terms, establish accurate scopes of work, manage submittal logs, and interpret owner contract terms and conditions.

Financial & Cost Control:

Manage job cost budgeting, track change orders, review progress billings, and maintain overall project profitability.

Field & Client Coordination:

Conduct preconstruction meetings and regular progress updates. Visit construction sites to verify work quality and progress.

Document Control:

Author and process RFIs, submittals, field logs, and change management documentation.

Estimating & Preconstruction Support Quantity Takeoffs & Bidding:

Perform light estimating and quantity takeoffs during preconstruction phases or slower operational periods.

Municipal Infrastructure Alignment:

Apply working knowledge of regional civil specifications, including local water and sewer municipality standards.

Qualifications & Requirements Education & Experience:

Education:

4-year degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or Engineering— OR acceptable accredited trade-school training combined with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on construction management experience.

Plan Reading:

High proficiency in reading, interpreting, and analyzing construction drawings, technical specifications, and contract documents.

Regional Mobility:

Valid driver's license with the ability to drive to local project sites within approximately a 30-mile radius.

Technical Working Knowledge:

Heavy equipment utilization and site safety standards. Subcontractor agreement structuring and risk mitigation. Regional civil/water/sewer infrastructure procedures.

Software & Digital Aptitude:

Proficiency with digital onscreen takeoff and estimating platforms (e.g., PlanSwift, Togal.

AI, or similar AI-assisted takeoff software). Strong command of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word). Comfort adopting, testing, and integrating modern AI productivity tools into daily workflows. Preferred Qualifications ( "Plus ") Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).