What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Manager - Real Estate Developer position at Hays?
Your new company
Join a well‑established commercial real estate development organization with a strong presence across Frederick County and Northern Virginia, including Loudoun County, Ashburn, Leesburg, and the Dulles Airport corridor.
This fully in‑house operation includes design, construction, and property management teams working under one roof, allowing for seamless collaboration and rapid decision‑making.
Your new role
As a Project Manager, you will oversee all phases of commercial development projects. You will manage estimating, bidding, permitting, scheduling, subcontractor oversight, and field coordination to ensure all work is delivered per plans, specifications, budget, and timeline. Project Managers perform their own estimating, offering full cradle‑to‑completion project ownership.
This position is based out of the Frederick office with flexibility to work from a Northern Virginia satellite office.
What you'll need to succeed
- 5–8 years of commercial construction experience
- Commercial GC experience is preferred, developer experience is acceptable if paired with prior GC experience.
- Proficiency in developing budgets, performing material takeoffs, preparing bid packages, soliciting subcontractor bids, and conducting thorough scope reviews.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently.
- A relevant degree (Construction Management, Engineering, or similar) is helpful but not required.
- Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel regularly to regional job sites.
What you'll get in return
- $105K - $135K salary, dependent on experience
- Company vehicle gas card
- 28 days PTO
- Healthcare, Dental, Vision benefits
- Annual profit sharing
- The opportunity to work on impactful, high‑visibility commercial developments
- A supportive, stable, and collaborative workplace culture with room for career growth
What you need to do now
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Salary : $105,000 - $135,000