The posting
Procon is a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering high‑impact projects across the U.S. and worldwide. An ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm for five consecutive years, we specialize in program management, project controls, commissioning, and technology—and offer an excellent platform to grow your career while shaping the future of the built environment.
Procon seeks an experienced Project Manager to support the District of Columbia Department of General Services (DGS) and DC Public Schools (DCPS) Capital Construction Program in Washington, DC. The selected candidate will serve as the Owner’s Representative, managing and supporting school modernization, renovation, capital improvement, and facility infrastructure projects throughout the full project lifecycle, including planning, procurement, design, preconstruction, construction, occupancy, closeout, and turnover. Projects may include occupied school renovations, major modernizations, additions, athletic facilities, campus improvements, and building systems upgrades.
Ideal candidates will have experience with K-12 schools, educational facilities, higher education, or public-sector capital improvement programs; however, professionals with comparable commercial, municipal, healthcare, government, transit, or institutional construction experience will also be considered. This role requires various skills and experience as listed below.
This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Requirements
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction, Project Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of construction or capital project management experience; 7+ years preferred.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects through design, procurement, construction, closeout, and occupancy.
- Strong knowledge of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, cost management, and construction administration.
- Experience reviewing design documents, construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and other technical documentation.
- Experience supporting public-sector, municipal, or other large capital construction programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
- Familiarity with school operations, stakeholder engagement, phased construction, summer acceleration projects, and occupancy constraints in active educational environments.
- Experience coordinating with government agencies, permitting authorities, regulatory agencies, and utility providers.
- Knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, Primavera P6, project controls, change management, and construction claims analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities within a large capital portfolio.
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work effectively with owners, contractors, design professionals, consultants, government agencies, and other project stakeholders.
- Professional certification such as PMP, CCM, PE, RA, LEED AP, or equivalent preferred.
- Experience serving as an owner’s representative, program manager, or construction manager preferred.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Manage multiple projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through construction, closeout, and occupancy.
- Lead project planning, scope development, procurement support, and design management activities.
- Review project drawings, specifications, schedules, budgets, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals, change orders, and contractor proposals.
- Conduct site visits and field observations to monitor construction progress, quality, safety, and schedule performance.
- Coordinate project activities among DGS, DCPS stakeholders, design teams, contractors, regulatory agencies, and third-party consultants.
- Support the development and implementation of portfolio-wide standards, procedures, best practices, and project delivery strategies.
- Monitor project budgets, contingency usage, financial forecasts, risks, and overall financial performance.
- Review and evaluate contractor payment applications, change orders, claims, Requests for Information (RFIs), and other project documentation.
- Prepare and support project reporting, executive briefings, status updates, and portfolio-level analysis.
- Oversee and support project closeout, commissioning, turnover, warranty management, and occupancy activities.
- Manage multiple projects and program-wide initiatives simultaneously while maintaining schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder objectives.
- Provide portfolio-level project management and technical support for the DCPS modernization program.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior staff and Assistant Project Managers, as appropriate.
- Support stakeholder communication and coordination throughout all phases of project delivery.
- Support special initiatives related to sustainability, energy management, facility operations, project closeout, and program-wide process improvements.
Physical Requirements
This position requires regular onsite presence in an active construction environment. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:
- Walking and standing for extended periods while performing site observations and inspections.
- Navigating active construction areas, including stairs, uneven surfaces, temporary walkways, and varying elevations.
- Occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing as necessary to observe construction activities.
- Accessing mechanical, electrical, utility, process, and other construction areas as required.
- Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all applicable site safety requirements.
- Working in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to typical construction-site conditions, including noise, dust, weather, and temperature fluctuations.
- Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.
Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience.
Interested and qualified candidates please submit a cover letter and a resume.
Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental insurance and 401(K) plan. Procon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.
