Project Manager - Chantilly, VA

Project Manager

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Project Manager is responsible for assigned project work (could be singular project or multiple projects) and all activities associated with the assigned project/s, including the coordination of all things related to the project/s from the execution of a contract to actual onsite management through the final close out of the project.

• Review plans and other technical documents, answer questions regarding the scope and/or timing of the project, monitor costs and project progress.

• Conduct Pre-Hand-Off Meeting (prior to commencement of the project) & Post-Hand-Off Meeting (post completion of the project) with the salesperson and operations team ensuring clarity of the scope and expectations, as well as establishing lessons learned.

• Ability to understand contract language and execute project successfully to remain in contract scope.

• Responsible for planning, administering, and completing assigned projects, which may cross several functional areas, such as facilities, operations, or administration.

• Ability to manage assignments which may vary in length, complexity and are multi-phased.

• Responsible for supervision of staff by providing work direction to individuals that are supporting a project as well as payroll verification/approval.

• Communicate directly with client/contractors/designers/subcontractors utilizing a Request for Information/Quote/Proposal (RF/Q/PI) process concerning project cost, scope of work, staffing, scheduling, and change orders.

• Collaborates with various teams to execute the project management plan; revises & documents plan via a structured change order process as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.

• Prepare project status reports and works to ensure plans adhere to contract specifications.

• Responsible for all job site management activities of our crews and subcontractors.

• Work closely with sales team in all phases of the project and safety professional in coordinating safety training, accident and injury investigations, equipment, or property damage incidents investigations.

• Must be able to work onsite and travel to client's job site, while directing all activities on the project.

• Work with cross-functional team members to develop detailed project schedule including milestones, deliverables, and dependencies based on business objectives, budget, scope, timeline, and risks.

• Facilitate weekly meetings to provide an update on project progress and resolve issues while communicating with team members, stakeholders, and executives.

• Maintain project files in SharePoint to ensure project continuity and historic documentation.

• Consistently demonstrates professional conduct as a representative of A&A Transfer/ MEI and adheres to the corporate mission, vision, and values.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education)

• Requires a high school degree or GED equivalent.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other Project Management Certification is a plus.

• Three to Five (3-5) years construction or project management experience is preferred.

• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, procedures, and risks.

• Relies on extensive experience/ judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Excellent interpersonal, supervisory and project management skills.

• Excellent oral and communication skills are required.

• Highly self-directed and motivated and works effectively on a team or independently.

• Demonstrated problem-solving and time management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.

• Ability to manage budgets to ensure successful completion of each project while staying profitable.

• Ability to create and manage a pay application with a schedule of values for projects.

• Ability to negotiate effectively with peers around priority and design.

• Ability to effectively recognize and resolve conflict in early stages.

• Ability to regularly participate and contribute to department and team meetings.

• Ability to read and interpret sets of data and plans.

• Proficient skills with the MS office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) are required.

• Demonstrated knowledge of SharePoint is helpful.

• Valid driver's license

Other Requirements:

Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI's customers have come to expect.

This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by the incumbent and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements.