Construction Manager

Job Title: Construction Project Manager

Job Description

This multi-year, full-time onsite role offers an experienced Construction Project Manager the opportunity to lead complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through close-out. You will plan, organize, and direct activities related to the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems, while collaborating closely with owners, contractors, and design professionals. The position is based in Philadelphia and provides the chance to work on world-class, large-scale, and marine-adjacent projects, demonstrate your expertise, and grow alongside a team of professional services experts with a robust benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct all activities related to the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve issues related to work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Assist in developing and implementing project delivery strategies that support project goals, budget, and schedule.
• Schedule projects in logical, sequenced steps and allocate time and resources to meet critical deadlines.
• Coordinate project procurement activities, including the selection of contractors and vendors, and assist with contract documentation, administration, and management of contract changes.
• Coordinate the implementation and oversight of QA/QC quality control plans to ensure work meets design specifications and industry standards.
• Coordinate safety management plans to promote a safe construction site and compliance with safety policies and regulations.
• Coordinate the building permit process and ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Direct and lead weekly construction meetings with stakeholders to review progress, address issues, and plan upcoming work.
• Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports that document project status, milestones, risks, and key metrics.
• Review contractor applications for payment, verify work in place, and recommend payment approvals to the client.
• Create, maintain, and monitor cost reports for the client, tracking budget, commitments, changes, and forecasts.
• Coordinate punch list development, management, and completion to achieve substantial and final completion.
• Oversee project close-out activities, including documentation, turnover packages, and final acceptance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across civil, architectural, structural, MEP, environmental, marine construction, power distribution, commissioning, and site safety disciplines as needed.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Construction, Architecture, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant commercial construction experience.
• Demonstrated experience in construction management and project management for complex commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of construction trades, preconstruction processes, and engineering and design coordination.
• Proficiency with construction project management information systems (PMIS) software.
• Experience using scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or similar platforms.
• Ability to manage project procurement, including contractor selection and contract administration.
• Proven capability to coordinate QA/QC quality control plans and safety management plans.
• Experience with building permit processes and compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with owners, contractors, supervisory staff, and design professionals.
• Ability to prepare clear and accurate progress reports, cost reports, and payment recommendations.
• Capability to lead and facilitate regular construction meetings and manage project issues to resolution.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a relevant discipline is desirable.
• Local Philadelphia or broader East Coast construction experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing complex programs delivered with union labor is preferred.
• Familiarity with marine infrastructure, industrial, manufacturing, and/or mega projects is desirable.
• Experience working on shipyards, ports, piers, wharves, and jetties is preferred.
• Background or exposure to civil, architectural, structural, MEP, environmental, marine construction, power distribution, commissioning, and site safety disciplines is beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address construction challenges and stakeholder concerns effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary professional services environment and build long-term client relationships.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, multi-year onsite position based at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. You will work primarily on active construction sites in a marine and industrial setting, collaborating closely with project teams, contractors, and design professionals. The environment involves regular in-person coordination, site walks, and participation in weekly construction meetings. Work is focused on large, complex, and often marine-adjacent projects, with exposure to civil, architectural, structural, MEP, environmental, and power distribution systems. The role offers an engaging, collaborative culture where you can contribute to world-class projects, demonstrate your capabilities, and benefit from an attractive compensation package with robust benefits.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $175000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Philadelphia,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2026.

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