Construction Project Manager

Bowie, MD

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for overseeing construction projects from conception to completion? Do you thrive in a dynamic work environment where multitasking and problem-solving are essential for project success? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact in the construction industry by delivering exceptional projects on time and within budget?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Water US, Construction Management Division as our new Construction Project Manager and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Construction Project Manager, you will manage/direct staff activities associated with the design and construction of projects. You must be able to interpret the drawings, specifications and schedule to ensure the project is being constructed in accordance with the design intent, project execution plan, budget and schedule. You have proven a further emerging ability to: contribute to the substantial financial growth; and to develop followership, lead high performance teams, resolve conflict, negotiate positive outcomes, mentor future leaders, and motivate employees.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Managing budgets, project staff, subcontractors, task schedules, change orders and project risks (quality and revenue recognition), invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, and budgeted project gross margin.
• Managing project conformance with respect to all quality and safety guidelines.
• Pro-actively managing change orders and project risks in terms of quality of deliverables, subcontracts, revenue recognition, budgets, cash management and safety.
• Maintaining client contact and strategic plan implementation related to technical advice, planning, permitting and construction phase services for water/wastewater construction projects.
• Assuming an active role in the selection of the project team, procure subcontractors, prepare and administer budgets and schedules for projects.
• Acting in a leadership role for implementing, complying, and promoting health and safety requirements and guidance.
• Preparing business development opportunity proposals, negotiation with clients, project planning and execution.
• Conducting constructability reviews of design and supporting documents for conformance with projects’ technical and performance goals.
• Conducting quality reviews of proposals and project deliverables or work products completed by others working under their direction.
• Motivating and influence a project team to deliver client service excellence.
• Implementing, delegating, and mentoring technical and administrative responsibilities to the project team.
• Developing growth and succession plans for direct reports to ensure development of successors of critical skills and positions.
• Actively using Ramboll’s tools and resources to execute frequent check-ins, goal alignment/setting, career development planning, and growth and succession planning.
• Identifying new hire needs and initiates recruiting and hiring process.
• Creating and executing integration plans for new hires and follows Ramboll’s onboarding process.
• Resolving conflict effectively.
• Promoting an inclusive, diverse work environment.

Your new team

You will be part of the Water US, Construction Management Division with a focus on supporting the delivery of Ramboll’s municipal water construction projects. This position will be supporting work in the Mid-Atlantic region.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology and 8+ years of qualifying engineering experience in the engineering/design field.
• -or-
• Associate’s degree or technical school certification in science, math, architecture, computing, technical drafting or other relevant technical curriculum, and 10+ years of qualifying engineering experience working in the engineering/design field.
• Experience in managing and mentoring people in construction management positions or roles.
• Experience in client project or program management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project and financial reporting systems.
• Demonstrated successful track record in exceptional client services.
• Additional skills, certifications, and qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:
• CCM, USACE CQM, CCCA, NICET certifications.
• Licensed Professional Engineer with the ability to apply for reciprocity in additional states as needed.
• OSHA 30 Hour Construction Training.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Ramboll in the Americas

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices in the Americas, delivering innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

An equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.