Principal Project Manager, CES

Principal Project Manager, CESThis role will be at College Park, MD and will be onsite.Job DescriptionThe Principal Construction Project Manager (PM) leads project teams and plans, directs, and coordinates activities of large-scale, energy efficiency-focused commercial construction projects. Ensures that projects are completed safely, with a high level of quality, on-time and on/under budget. Manages all aspects of project phases, from pre-construction to completion.

Act as primary liaison with clients, develops subcontract and procurement documentation, including scope of work, equipment/material lists, and specifications. Negotiates subcontract and procurement scope, and terms & conditions.Primary Duties and AccountabilitiesPlans, directs and coordinates activities of projects to ensure that goals/objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters.Maintain & monitor safe working conditions; identifies, corrects, and reports unsafe work areas, enforces safety compliance.Develops and reviews project schedules, cost estimation, bill of materials, budgets, scopes of work, standards and quotes from suppliersManages all internal and external stakeholders, ensuring professional project management from system design through construction and project close-out phases.Supervises and maintains strict control over project implementation to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.Manages and leads key aspects of project management support, including coordination of shop drawings and submittals, development and processing of change orders, response to Requests for Information (RFIs), tracking of project progress and schedules, preparation and tracking of invoices, as well as financial planning, cost forecasting, and schedule management.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree and 8-years related work experience in construction project management, or equivalent combination of education and related experienceExperience at preparing estimates and value engineeringProficiency in speaking, reading, and writing EnglishCurrent OSHA 10-hour cardExperience directing, supervising, and training employees; assigning and overseeing work; and managing and coordinating subcontractorsExperience managing all fiscal aspects of construction projects, including cost estimating and budget forecastingDemonstrated expertise in construction project management methodologies, with experience managing projects in alignment with construction contracts and a strong understanding of engineering and construction documents and processesAbility to review and interpret schematic, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architectural drawingsDemonstrated problem-solving skills and experience resolving challenging situations requiring tact and collaboration to maintain cost-effective operationsProficiency in project scheduling and tracking using software such as Primavera and other common construction project management applicationsPossession of a Federal Security Clearance (HSPD-12 minimum) or eligibility to obtain oneAdvanced knowledge and application of English grammar including composition, editing and proofreading skillsAbility to lift 50 lbsAbility to climb and walk long distancesClimb ladders, work at various high elevations and ladders/scaffoldsDemonstrated strong skills with all Microsoft Office SuiteValid driver's licensePreferred Qualifications10-years of experience managing commercial construction projectsBachelor's degree in Engineering discipline (electrical, mechanical, construction management)Experience managing State or Federal government construction projectsDemonstrated experience managing multiple prime subcontractors on construction projectsExperience working on Design-Build contract projectsPMP CertificationCurrent OSHA 30-hour card