Project Manager, Construction

Who We Are

Tracing our original history back to 1920, EJF Real Estate Services has been a family-owned, family-operated business focused on residential property management and real estate sales in the Washington DC metropolitan area for 30 years. Today, we are the largest DC-based property management company servicing hundreds of clients across the DMV. Our extensive market knowledge, hands-on industry experience, and best-in-class customer service work together to help communities thrive. 

What You Do 

The project management division provides an ancillary service to building’s under EJF’s property management, handling all capital improvement projects and providing oversight of claims against the building’s master insurance policy. Reporting to the Director of Project Administration, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire project life cycle, from initiation to completion, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline. This role requires experience as an Owner Representative managing projects involving exterior facades restoration, waterproofing, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and interior renovations.

Project Planning and Execution

• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Execute and oversee the project, ensuring adherence to established timelines and budget constraints.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with community manager, site staff if applicable, contractors, and Association Boards to define project requirements and expectations.
• Maintain effective communication channels to keep all stakeholders informed of project progress.

Capital Project Management

• Manage all aspects of capital projects, including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and organizational policies.

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, including those related to insurance claims.
• Develop contingency plans to address potential project disruptions.

Quality Assurance

• Implement quality assurance processes to ensure project deliverables meet or exceed established standards.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits to assess project performance.

Budget Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenditures and ensuring cost control throughout the project life cycle.
• Provide regular financial updates to relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience (3-5 years) in project management as an Owner Representative, particularly in capital projects and mitigation and restoration projects covered by insurance.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in project management tools and software.
• Advanced Degree or PMP, PMI-CP or CCM certification is preferred. 
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia is preferred. 

What We Offer

EJF offers eligible, full-time employees:

• Comprehensive health benefits package
• 401k plan with 4% company match & immediate vesting
• 100% Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
• Flexible PTO & 13 observed holidays 
• Hybrid work (remote or in office as needed)
• And much more…

EJF is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected category under Federal law or laws of the District of Columbia. If you are an applicant that requires reasonable accommodation, please email us at hr@ejfrealestate.com.