Construction Project Manager (Full-Time) Job LocationsUS-MD-PoolesvilleID2026-2719 Category Construction Management TypeFull-Time Regular OverviewAre you a construction management professional with deep experience in healthcare and laboratory facility projects, ready to represent the owner on complex builds in the Poolesville, MD area? MBP is looking for a Construction Project Manager to join our team in the Poolesville, MD metropolitan area. We need a seasoned professional with 10 or more years of combined education and experience in the design and construction of healthcare and laboratory facilities. If you have a track record of progressive career growth in contract administration, change management, construction quality assurance, construction management, or field engineering, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do:
You will serve as the owner's representative during pre-construction and construction phases for medium- to large-scale healthcare and laboratory projects. Depending on the project's size and complexity, you may work as part of a team or independently, managing cost, schedule, and quality on behalf of the client. You will interact directly with clients, make key decisions on technical issues, and play a strategic role in driving successful project outcomes.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:- Collaborate with the project delivery team to proactively identify risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies
- Review project schedules to verify they are complete, feasible, and reasonable
- Review and track progress against the accepted schedule
- Participate in and/or lead progress meetings, prepare agendas and meeting minutes, or review those prepared by others to verify completeness and accuracy
- Provide quality management, including participation in preparatory/pre-installation meetings, and perform or oversee QA inspections to verify work is performed in compliance with contract requirements
- Document and track issues until resolution, collaborating with the contractor, designer, and owner to resolve issues as they arise
- Review change order proposals for entitlement and price, and lead or assist in negotiations
- Coordinate reviews and testing with accreditation authorities and authorities having jurisdiction
- Coordinate reviews or installations by third-party specialty stakeholders, consultants, or installers related to mechanical systems
- Coordinate punchlist and acceptance with the designer and other project stakeholders
- Monitor and verify completion of closeout requirements, including owner training, operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, and stock materials
- QualificationsWho We Are Looking For Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of combined education and/or experience in the design and/or construction of healthcare and/or lab facilities, associated components, systems, and accreditation procedures
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge and expertise supporting the successful delivery of new and/or renovated laboratory and/or healthcare facilities
- Strong mechanical background preferred
- Evidence of progressive career development and demonstrated expertise in contract administration, change management, construction quality assurance, construction management, field engineering, or related fields
- Scheduling experience is not required but desired
Education/Knowledge:- High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) plus 15 years of related experience and/or education, or a Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field plus 10 years of related experience
- Working knowledge of basic mathematics, including computations based on field measurements
- Considerable construction-related training or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job
- Codes, materials, methods, and tools utilized in construction, repair, or renovation work
- Construction practices, principles of construction management and project controls, with working knowledge in scheduling, cost estimating, documentation, contract administration, and construction techniques
Preferred Certifications:- OSHA 10-hour certification required (or obtain within three months of hire)
- Construction Quality Management (CQM) certification preferred
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM) preferred
Skills and Abilities:- Work independently and handle all aspects of a project, including client interface, technical issues, documentation, and reporting
- Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations
- Identify potential problems and derive recommended solutions from past experiences
- Specialized expertise with quality assurance and quality control techniques
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, email, internet navigation, web-based tools, and other specialized equipment
- Read and interpret plans and contract specifications
- Communicate quality issues effectively and responsibly, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders including contractors, owners, subconsultants, designers, architects, and fellow team members
- Obtain and maintain required certifications
- Stand and sit as needed on project work sites, climb ladders, work at heights, and work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions
- Safely navigate construction work sites with uneven terrain
Guidance/Responsibility:
Provide pre-construction and construction phase owner representation for medium- to large- scale projects
Oversee cost, schedule, and quality management on behalf of the client/owner
Operate independently or as part of a team depending on project size and complexity
What We Offer:
We're focused on providing the tools and support you need to succeed, both personally and professionally. MBP offers a comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (for individual employees), a 401(k) profit-sharing plan, a health savings account with company contributions, competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses, and generous paid time off. We also provide unique perks like tuition assistance, student loan repayment, annual gym reimbursement, pet insurance, and paid volunteer time. Additional benefits include mental health resources, company-wide wellness activities, and training and development to support your professional growth. MBP also covers the costs associated with obtaining and maintaining certifications and licenses, such as OSHA 10-hour, CQM (Construction Quality Management), and CCM (Certified Construction Manager).The base salary range for this position is $107,400.00 to $150,700.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on work location, qualifications, experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.
Status: Full-time
Requirements:
Criminal history background check, reference verification, and work history verification required prior to employmentMBP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
