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Project Manager - Public Projects - Columbia, MD

Columbia, Maryland Permanent USD120,000 - USD140,000 per year View Job Description
We're seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple commercial, federal, and municipal construction projects throughout the Washington, DC market. This role offers significant ownership, leadership of project teams, and direct exposure to executive leadership within a rapidly growing general contractor.
  • Join a contractor targeting nearly 2x growth in the next 5 years
  • Lead diverse federal and commercial projects up to $10M

About Our Client

Our client is an established and highly respected construction firm with a long history of delivering complex renovation and new construction projects. Following recent leadership investments and a strategic growth plan, the company is experiencing tremendous momentum and offers employees a chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing their careers.

Job Description

The Responsibilities of a Project Manager:

  • Manage 2-4 concurrent construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
  • Oversee commercial, federal, municipal, airport, and specialty construction projects valued between $5M-$10M+.
  • Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and client communications.
  • Drive project financial performance, including cost tracking, forecasting, and change order management.
  • Coordinate project teams, subcontractors, and field operations to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Supervise and mentor 1-2 Assistant Project Managers.
  • Maintain project documentation and reporting through construction management platforms.
  • Build and maintain positive client relationships while effectively navigating challenging project stakeholders.
  • Partner closely with executive leadership to ensure project success and support company growth initiatives.

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.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Project Manager should have:

  • 5-10 years of Project Management experience within a General Contractor environment.
  • Proven experience managing construction projects valued between $5M-$10M.
  • Background managing federal, municipal, aviation, airport, or hangar projects preferred.
  • Experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong financial acumen with demonstrated project cost control and forecasting experience.
  • Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction management software preferred.
  • Experience leading project teams and mentoring junior staff.
  • Ground-up construction experience is a plus but not required.
  • Excellent communication and client management skills.



What's on Offer

  • Base salary: $120,000-$140,000
  • Weekly pay structure
  • Discretionary annual bonus typically ranging from $5,000-$20,000
  • Company vehicle available for project site visits-
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • Remote Fridays after 90 days
  • Clear advancement opportunities within a growing organization
Contact
Lauren Ward
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7120031

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Columbia
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Ward
Job Reference
JN-102026-7120031
 

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