Construction Project Manager
Expected Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 per year
A Veteran owned full-service national security operation, Deployed Global Solutions, LLC (DGS) delivers low visibility, intelligent, agile, resilient, and secure turnkey mission solutions that are tailored to meet the global needs of our customers. At DGS, we are one team, working together to develop mission solutions – anywhere, anytime.
The Construction Project Manager will manage multiple aspects of classified and unclassified construction projects. Duties will include creation of bids and proposals, development of cost estimates, generation of project schedules, procurement of project materials, coordination of shipping of materials, and management of all aspects of the project from inception to completion. On occasion, the Construction Project Manager will also lead a crew of trades employees during a construction project on site, and the Construction Project Manager may also actively participate in construction activities.
Duties and Responsibilities / Essential Functions
- Review, analyze, and respond to Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Quotation (RFQs).
- Lead creation of bids, proposals, and quotes in collaboration with company technical experts and technical writers.
- Engage customers to clarify requirements and identify solutions.
- Perform construction project material take-offs and create cost estimates.
- Create accurate project schedules, identify critical paths, and appropriately mitigate schedule risk.
- Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) and team with purchasing personnel to procure all materials for a construction project.
- Develop project budgets and provide financial status updates to leadership.
- Collaborate with logistics personnel to ensure all project materials are received, go through quality control procedures, and are packed appropriately for shipment.
- Plan and oversee shipping of materials to ensure successful and timely delivery to project location.
- Travel to construction sites at the kick-off of projects to ensure the superintendent understands scope of work and to ensure project is set up for success.
- Manage project risks and implement mitigation plans.
- Identify work that is out of scope and create change orders.
- On occasion, lead construction crews globally to complete construction projects on time and within budgetary constraints.
- On occasion, actively participate in physical construction of projects.
- Ensure that project goals are accomplished in line with business objectives.
- Use data and metrics to evaluate the performance of a project.
- Mentor and coach junior project managers, engineers, and construction personnel.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills and Specifications
- Strong practical experience in construction scheduling, cost estimating and material acquisition.
- Background and experience in a variety of facilities construction projects including electrical, mechanical, and structural disciplines.
- Strong leadership, coaching and mentorship skills.
- Results-oriented with strong interpersonal, organization and follow-through skills.
- Highly organized and detail oriented, with an ability to work multiple projects and customer engagements simultaneously.
- Exceptional time management and initiative.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical documents, blueprints, and financial reports.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and common construction industry software.
Supervisory Responsibility
On occasion, the Construction Project Manager may be responsible to supervise a crew of trades employees during a construction project on site.
Work Environment
This job operates in professional office, workshop, production facility, and field environments which can include working near moving mechanical parts, non-weather wet or humid conditions, and extreme cold and heat. We operate inside and outside, in all weather conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, hand tools, site equipment and vehicles, and is required to use and wear standard PPE, which will be provided by the company.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to twist, turn, bend, lift, kneel, climb, and stand. Regular lifting up to 75 lbs. may occur.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time salaried, exempt position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with weekends and extended hours as needed. Ability to work flexible hours including nights, holidays, and weekends will be required based on contract needs.
Travel
This position requires travel approximately one quarter of the year. Travel will be to project locations within the Continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS) to include classified and hostile environments. Travel to company facilities in PA and NY will also be required.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience managing construction and/or facilities renovation projects, to include:
- Experience supporting government customers
- Planning, design, budgeting, and hands-on construction experience
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal government security clearance.
- Must be able to travel within the Continental United States (CONUS) and outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).
- Must be able to pass federal contract OCONUS deployment requirements published by the US Government from time to time.
- Must successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check.
- Must successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug test and motor vehicle record review.
- Must possess a valid driver's license compliant with REAL ID requirements.
AAP / EEO Statement
Deployed Global Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.
This policy applies to all terms of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this job may change without notice.
