Construction Manager

Job Title

Construction Manager

Location

Washington, DC 20001 US (Primary)

Category

Construction Management

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Job Description

Founded in 1990, award winning AFG Group, Inc. provides a full range of program, project and construction management services to our clients - from project planning, definition, design, and construction, through commissioning, relocation, and move-in. 

 

Recognized as an ENR Top 100 CM Firm, AFG’s portfolio includes Healthcare & Laboratories, Federal & Public Agencies, Courts & Criminal Justice, and Education markets. Clients include the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), General Services Administration (GSA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and various state/local agencies served through AFG’s nationwide offices and locations. We continue to do what AFG does best: helping owners and users solve facility-related problems.

 

Construction Manager

 

Job Requirements

Professional/Education Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in architecture, engineering, building construction, or construction management (civil, mechanical, electrical, or architectural).
• Minimum of six years specialized experience in commercial construction project management. 
• Proven experience in managing complex, new construction or major renovation commercial building projects, and experience in managing simultaneous construction and/or building projects.
• Ability to work independently or in groups and in a stressful environment.
• Experience interfacing with GSA Public Building Services, A&E firms, construction contractors and trades, and building suppliers.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of construction methodology.
• Experience developing government project cost estimates and tracking of project costs.
• Ability to develop project schedules in MS Project and/or Primavera.
• Ability to direct facility construction activities and lead construction progress meetings.
• Experience on commercial projects that included a large percentage of systems furniture.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Subject Matter Expert/s (SME) to conduct needs analysis, develop project  requirements/objectives, and design preliminary space plans.
• Proven experience in written and verbal communications. Highly skilled in detail oriented documentation, with significant abilities in communicating with Government Project Managers, SME, and development team members in tactful manner, as well as providing written feedback to Government Project Manager and clients.
• Proven experience coordinating a project management team and providing appropriate levels of support, coaching and influence.
• Significant, proven experience as a member of a team and a team leader; positive interpersonal skills and a customer-service orientation, particularly with clients from a wide variety of business cultures.

 

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Constantly communicating with others to exchange information.
• Constantly repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Constantly assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
• Occasionally moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Occasionally remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• Occasional low and high temperatures due to working outside during all seasons, along with elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Occasional noise while on construction sites.

 

Benefits

As an employee, you could be eligible for:

• Competitive Industry Pay
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Flex Time
• Bonus plans
• Professional Learning and Membership Incentives
• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 100% Company-Paid Disability & Group Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with Employer Match
• New Parent Leave
• Relocation Assistance
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits

 

Qualified applicants at AFG Group, Inc. must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and must meet client security requirements. Positions requiring security clearance are open to U.S. citizens only.

 

 

AFG Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

 

 

Salary Range

90-120k

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.