Project Manager- New Construction

Overview

Donohoe Construction Company is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to join our New Construction team.  

Who We Are

Established in 1884, Donohoe is the Washington, DC region’s oldest full-service real estate company. We are also one of the largest — ranked by the Washington Business Journal as one of the area’s top private companies.

 

Today, The Donohoe Companies, Inc. encompasses six companies: Donohoe Construction Company, Donohoe Real Estate Services, Donohoe Hospitality Services, Donohoe Development Company, Borger Residential, and Complete Building Services. Through these six companies, the Donohoe team provides comprehensive construction, hospitality, development, property management, facilities management and real estate services.

 

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

For over a century, Donohoe has been a well-respected member of the community and we continue to engage in the communities where we live and work. In our hotels, offices and on Company jobsites, we pride ourselves on a collaborative, diverse and engaging culture which starts with our interview process and continues all the way through to your day-to-day.

 

Benefits and Perks

Donohoe offers employees a comprehensive Benefits Package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, leaves of absences, 401(k) retirement plan with match, commuter benefits, paid time off, holidays, cellphone and hotel discounts. Through this selection of benefits and perks, we strive to provide employees with options that will enhance his or her quality of life in and out of work.

Responsibilities

• Establish project objectives, policies, and performance standards within the boundaries and structure of corporate policies in place
• Exceptional multi-tasking skills with the ability to proficiently and successfully manage a project from estimating to turnover to close-out
• Maintain project financials, forecasting, and overall profitability while protecting the company’s interest and simultaneously maintaining an exceptional relationship with the client
• Development and maintenance of CPM Schedule for on-time completion of projects 
• Advise senior management of overall project progress and critical issues impacting schedule and/or financials
• Scoping, negotiating and writing of subcontract agreements 
• Manage owner progress invoicing, subcontractor / vendor payments, and risk mitigation requirements (COI’s, lien waivers, etc.) 
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards and their impact on project activities
• Manage day to day project requirements such as timely procurement and submittals, RFIs and PCO production and tracking
• Timely completion and close out of projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management (or related) or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years' experience working on ground up, large scale hi-rise residential projects
• Experience working on one or more of the following projects a plus: office, government, hi-tech, hospitality, healthcare, retail, or multi-family
• Experience leading projects ranging from $50mm to $80mm+ 
• LEED accreditation preferred
• Strengths should include strong coordination and shop drawing review skills, subcontractor management, budgeting and cost control and scheduling experience
• Computer proficiency and software knowledge of Microsoft products, Prolog, Primavera 6, Textura, Blue Beam, and AS-400 (JD Edwards)
• Superior verbal and written communication skills with team members on all levels

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Physical Demands: This is not a sedentary position. Work consists of moderate to heavy physical activity. Employees must be able to walk and move around regularly and consistently throughout an active construction site daily, including climbing ladders and stairs, standing for extended periods, and accessing temporary routes and scaffolding while work is being performed.  Employees are required to bend and reach on a regular and consistent basis, and to hold, grasp, turn, lift and/or move objects up to 50 lbs. while onsite. Employees must be able to traverse the jobsite and avoid obstacles and hazards, while always maintaining security and safety measures. Personal protective equipment (PPE) – including but not limited to hard hats, face/eye gear, and safety vests – will be provided by the Company to the employee and must be worn by the employee at all times while on the jobsite.  The work requires the ability to speak and to clearly see, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery, alarms, traffic).
• Work Environment: Primary work is performed at an active construction site. Some work, such as conducting phone calls and meetings, use of a computer or other technology, written and electronic documentation, and reviewing contracts/blueprints/budgets, may be conducted in a jobsite trailer or temporary office onsite, but these locations will often require employees to be able to navigate tight quarters with limited turnaround space and exterior stairs.  The noise level in the work environment varies and could reach moderate to extreme levels for short periods of time.  Work is subject to inflexible deadlines and the employee may be subject to work beyond the normal scheduled work hours and in extreme weather conditions.
• Telework: The work of Donohoe Construction Field positions does not lend itself to telework or work from home opportunities.

The expected base pay range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors such as qualifications and experience.

 

 

EOE, including disability/veterans