Project Manager - Design Build New Construction - DC
$120,000 - $160,000 / year
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Overview
Job Description
This role leads complex construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, with full ownership over schedule, budget, quality, and team coordination. You'll manage high‑visibility work, collaborate closely with owners and designers, and drive outcomes in a results‑oriented environment.
Client Details
This well‑established construction firm delivers complex, design‑driven projects across public and private sectors in the DC beltway. Known for quality, sustainability, and long‑term partnerships, they offer a supportive leadership team that trusts professionals to run their work.
Description
- Lead projects from preconstruction through completion, owning scope, schedule, budget, and quality
- Manage subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure alignment and performance
- Oversee cost control, forecasting, change management, and risk mitigation
- Drive constructability reviews, logistics planning, and phased construction strategies
- Coordinate closely with owners, architects, and public agencies
- Proactively identify issues and resolve them before they impact the project
- Maintain safety, compliance, and quality standards throughout construction
- Support team development and contribute to a collaborative project culture
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Profile
- Experience as a Project Manager on commercial or institutional projects
- Background with complex renovations, interiors, adaptive reuse, or ground‑up construction
- Strong understanding of construction means and methods
- Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance
- Comfort operating in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Experience with CMAR or public‑sector projects preferred
Job Offer
- Competitive annual salary between $120,000 and $160,000 USD.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) match and PTO.
- Opportunities for professional growth within the property and construction industry.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment in DC.
- Real ownership of projects-leadership trusts you to make decisions
- Strong pipeline of meaningful civic and community‑impact work
- Supportive, collaborative culture with no micromanagement
- Stable firm with decades of regional experience and long‑term partners
- Competitive compensation, bonuses, benefits, and work‑life flexibility
If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Project Manager in the property industry, we encourage you to apply today!
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
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