Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC)
Washington, DC

Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC) is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee construction projects at one of Washington, DC’s most iconic landmarks. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented professional who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about preserving historic structures while supporting modern, large‑scale operations.

Role: The Construction Project Manager is responsible for overseeing construction projects from start to finish. Involved in planning and managing projects, including assisting in developing budgets for capital maintenance and historical restoration projects.  The candidate must have excellent communication skills and coordinate the efforts of multiple teams working on different parts of the projects. Ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders.

Specific Responsibilities of this Position:

• Planning and scheduling: Coordinate development and approval of architectural and engineering construction drawings. Develop project plans and schedules and ensure that all project activities are completed on time.
• Budgeting: Prepares project budgets, tracks expenses, and ensures that the project is completed within budget.
• Cost control: Summarize all pricing, level bids, and present an analysis comparing the bids to the original cost-out estimates.  Maintain accurate records of all costs, schedules, and expenses related to each project. Review change orders to verify validity, scope, and cost as well as overall project impact.
• Project management: Review plans, facilitate permit procurement with partners, manage the bid process, oversee improvements with the property team, and close out projects. Inspect projects to ensure all work is performed to contract design specifications. Review change orders to verify validity, scope, and cost, as well as overall project impact. Ensure construction complies with construction documents.
• Resource management: Manages project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials. Manage the construction process by conducting regular job site meetings with subcontractors, owner representatives, architects, engineers, consultants, and other project personnel.
• Risk management: Identifies potential risks and develops strategies to mitigate them.
• Quality control: Review construction plans and specifications to identify potential issues with materials or design.  Ensures that the project meets quality standards and that all work is completed to the satisfaction of the client.
•  Communicates with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure stakeholders are informed about the project’s progress. Communicate project status and risks to upper management in a timely manner. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders such as operators, vendors, and local authorities having jurisdiction.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent to an appropriate 4-year college program.
• 5+ years of construction management/supervisory experience with an understanding of all facets of building construction. Experience in commercial real estate activities preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and proven analytical ability.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret business documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to project issues.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation: Competitive salary based on qualifications. Comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision coverage, Health Savings Account, 401K and separate pension plan, both with employer match, and commuter travel benefits.

Contact Information: Please email your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to [email protected]. No calls please.

USRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.