Assistant Construction Project Manager

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice. 
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential. 
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued. 

The Assistant Construction Project Manager oversees smaller capital projects across all current and future campus acquisitions. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering projects on time, within budget, and within the approved scope while overseeing all phases of project execution across all levels of care, including Residential Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and the Health Care Centers. 

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines. Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, and cost tracking reports to leadership and stakeholders.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor for compliance with building and safety codes, as well as any environmental or regulatory requirements. 
• Manages the delivery of products, services or functions to complete projects end-to-end Experience with Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, or similar software for creating floor plans and simple design layouts.
• Coordinate and manage communication with project stakeholders and team members, ensuring timely notifications, updates, and collaboration throughout the project.
• Meet with stakeholders to identify project requirements, manage stakeholder expectations and satisfaction, and respond promptly to issues or concerns.
• Visit project sites regularly to monitor safety, quality, cleanliness, and verify that work is being completed in accordance with the contracted scope.
• Lead and document project progress meetings, including meeting agendas, minutes, action items, and follow-up.
• Document substantial completion and manage the project closeout process to ensure timely completion of all project requirements.
• Plan and manage capital projects from initiation through closeout, including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, design, construction, and turnover.
• Manage projects through all phases of design and construction, coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Treats all persons with respect and is a “team player” within the department and within the organization. 
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment.
• Project positive professional image.
• Take responsibility for personal growth and learning.
• Effectively use resources and strives for efficiency.
• Assures quality management in all operations.
• Abide by departmental, Human Resources, and company policies and procedures.
• Monitor trends in field and innovative methods and implements or recommends new programs to ensure the highest quality services in the future.
• Meet regular and predictable attendance requirements.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned and directed. 

• 3 – 5 years of experience required in construction project management on commercial, healthcare, senior living, or institutional building projects.
• Bachelor's degree highly preferred in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• Prior experience required in managing projects through all phases of design and construction, including planning, design, procurement, permitting, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Experience in architecture, interior design, or construction, with the ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, building plans, and basic as-built drawings.
• Experience with Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, or similar software for creating floor plans, simple design layouts, and basic as-built drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple capital projects simultaneously while maintaining project schedules, budgets, quality, and scope.
• Prior experience required in coordinating architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Must have strong stakeholder management skills, including gathering project requirements, managing expectations, communicating project updates, and responding promptly to issues and concerns.
• Ability to lead project meetings, document meeting minutes, track action items, and ensure timely follow-up.
• Demonstrated experience administering contracts, reviewing change orders, evaluating contractor performance, and managing project budgets.
• Experience conducting site visits to monitor safety, quality, cleanliness, schedule, and compliance with contract documents and the approved scope of work.
• Strong analytical, organizational, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with residents, leadership, consultants, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Project, or equivalent project management software.
• Must have a valid driver's license with an insurable driving record and the ability to flexibly travel between Goodwin Living campuses as needed. 

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #1 in 2023!