Design Project Manager

Overview

Lead design‑build projects for federal agencies, managing teams, budgets, and schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• schedule management
• contract negotiation
• permit acquisition
• quality control
• client communication

Tasks

-Assist Senior Cost Estimator in the bid process through the solicitation of trade contractors, development of general conditions estimates, self-performing trade takeoffs and schedule refinement. -Communicate with client to obtain expectations, create service deliverables, and obtain client feedback throughout the course of the project. -Communicate with on-going presentations and project meetings outlining project updates, changes, and status of milestones to client, staff, and team. -Plan, strategize and initiate action with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to overcome delays, bad weather, or emergencies and quickly resolve issues that adversely affect the project’s progress. -Prepare budgets, proposals, contracts, and provide support during the negotiation of contract fees. -Determine project staffing requirements for design team, Superintendent, QAQC, and SSHO on Design-Build projects assigned. Coordinate GMHILL trade labor with home office to schedule and dispatch workers to construction sites. -Obtain all necessary licenses, permits and agency approvals to start the work. -Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required, managing the project within the prescribed period of performance. -Solicit and review subcontractor scopes of work, prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors. -Participate in the opportunity selection and pursuit process, assisting the marketing team with technical writing, schedule development, project planning required in technical pursuits and client interviews. -Receive and review job cost reports and develop EAC reports and monthly invoices for approval, submission. -Interpret and explain plan intent, contract terms, and requirements to administrative and project staff, workers, and subcontractors. -This position may have supervisory responsibilities. If supervisory responsibilities exist, the individual must mentor subordinate staff, develop performance reviews, and establish goals. -Support senior staff across all divisions and geographies as needed to ensure the success of the company. -Support field personnel and advocate site safety. -Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with plan & spec, building and safety codes, and other regulations. -Develop and implement project quality control programs. -Prepare weekly SITREPs to report safety, schedule, quality, progress, and client issues to the executive team. -Evaluate job specifications and work with Superintendent to develop appropriate construction means and methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans -Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure proper procedures are being carried out. -May participate in proposals, presentations, and business development activities. -Prioritize, plan, organize, assign, direct, and oversee work on multiple concurrent projects integrating activities concerned with the design, construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.

Requirements

• professional engineer
• pmp
• procore
• ms project
• leadership
• bachelor

What You Bring

-USACE Certified Quality Manager certification desired -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus -The ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, talk and hear -Communication – able to effectively and persuasively express self verbally and in writing, using correct language and grammar in a professional, diplomatic, and tactful manner -Leadership capability, interpersonal skills, and keen discernment with ability to train, develop, coach, and mentor others -Must be able to pass background check, drug screen and federal security clearance processes. -Extensive knowledge of practical application of architecture and engineering science and technology as it applies to the design of buildings including architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, building sciences, sustainability, and plumbing systems. -Team Orientation & Interpersonal – highly motivated, passionate, and creative team-player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization -A valid driver’s license is required. -The ability to walk terrain and surfaces that may be far, uneven, or temporary -Knowledge of project management tools including pert charts, and gantt charts. -Demonstrate capability and experience in managing and performing projects in a fast-paced environment as POC from design through closeout of the project. -Minimum 10 years of experience in increasingly responsible positions. Minimum of 7 years demonstrated experience in Design/Design-Build Project Manager and demonstrated record of project success on work valued from $1M to $15M+ -The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds -Ability and willingness to travel throughout the operational regions -Strong commitment to safety and exceptional safety record -The ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, squat, or reach -The ability to frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel -Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. -Knowledge of design techniques and tools involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and computer models. -Customer Service – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to targeted customer base/market, building relationships, and acting as internal company advocate -Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management -Self-starter, highly motivated, enthusiastic, able to provide design and construction rigor while operating within contractual scope, budget, and schedule requirements for project deliverables on multiple concurrent projects -Organization & Time Management – able to work independently with minimal supervision, planning, scheduling, and organizing professional schedule to complete actions within established deadlines, handling multiple priorities with strong attention to detail -Keen desire to excel within and for the benefit of the company. -Knowledge of the rules and regulations that govern a particular market segment such as Federal Civilian, Military, State/Municipal, and/or PK-12/Higher Education work. -Proficient with industry standard software such as ProCore, MSOffice, Excel, Word, MS Project & Outlook. Timberline experience is highly desired. -Master’s degree preferred -Must be able to read and interpret complex project blueprints/plans and specifications; to include site/civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings. -OSHA 10, OSHA 30 certifications and ARC First Responder Course completion desired -Professional Engineer license (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) required. PMP and LEED AP BD+C, certification a plus -Federal project and task order experience (Defense and/or Civilian Agency), preferred

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About Gm Hill Engineering

-Founded in 2004, they've expanded from a single-person structural shop to a multidisciplinary design-build firm. -Offers architecture, engineering, interior design, construction management, and general contracting. -Specializes in upgrading federal, state/local, and educational facilities. -Notable projects include lightning protection upgrades at Eglin AFB. -Uses an integrated delivery model to streamline complex public projects. -Leverages advanced technologies like BIM, seismic, and wind analysis. -Operates nationwide, including remote locations, and is certified as a Woman-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise.

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Security Clearance

-must pass background check, drug screen, and federal security clearance processes. -must pass a thorough background check (including e‑verify) and comply with drug and alcohol testing policy (pre‑employment, random, post‑accident, for‑cause).