What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Public Projects - Columbia, MD position at Michael Page?
- Join a contractor targeting nearly 2x growth in the next 5 years
- Lead diverse federal and commercial projects up to $10M
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.
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.
- 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
Quote job ref: JN-102026-7120031
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000