Construction Manager

Job Title
Construction Manager (Field Operations, Dirt to Keys)

Company
Marvella Construction Company

Location
Northern Virginia with travel to job sites in Washington, DC and Maryland

Job Type
Full time

About Marvella Construction
Marvella Construction is a fully integrated residential, multifamily, and light commercial construction firm. We coordinate financing, architecture, permitting, and construction under one roof. Our projects range from exterior renovations to full scale new construction homes and multifamily developments.

We are hiring a highly experienced, hands on Construction Manager with 10 plus years of real field experience who understands how projects are built from excavation through final turnover. This role is for a leader who is comfortable in boots on active job sites, capable of managing crews and subcontractors, solving problems in real time, and coordinating with the office to keep multiple projects moving.

If you are looking for a true field leadership role with authority and accountability, this is it.

Position Summary
The Construction Manager oversees multiple active job sites and ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to company standards.

This is a field driven leadership position. While there are administrative and coordination responsibilities, this is not a sit behind a desk role. The right candidate has complete lifecycle building knowledge and can lead the full construction sequence, from early site work and layout through punch list and key handoff.

Project Experience Required
Candidates must have demonstrated experience managing and or building the following:

• Ground up new construction homes
• Multifamily projects and renovations
• Residential renovations and additions
• Deck construction
• Fence installation
• Concrete patios, walkways, and flatwork
• Roofing systems
• Siding and exterior cladding systems
• Window and door replacement
• Light commercial construction

Full Sequence Experience Required
Strong understanding of complete ground up construction is required, from site work and layout through foundations, framing, MEP rough in coordination, building envelope, interior finishes, inspections, final approvals, punch list, and closeout with key handoff.

This includes real experience with:

• Erosion and sediment control, site logistics, excavation, grading, and hauling coordination
• Layout, benchmarks, elevations, and foundation layout verification
• Footings, foundations, waterproofing, drainage, and backfill coordination
• Underground utilities and flatwork sequencing
• Structural framing, structural hardware, and tie in details
• Window and door integration, flashing, water management, and weather barrier continuity
• Roofing, siding, exterior penetrations, and exterior trim sequencing
• Coordination of MEP rough ins and inspection readiness
• Insulation, drywall, interior finishes, trim, and final fixture installation
• Punch list execution, final inspections, closeout documentation, and client turnover

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations across multiple job sites
• Maintain control of job site execution, safety, cleanliness, and production flow
• Manage subcontractors and enforce workmanship standards and scope compliance
• Build and drive project schedules, weekly lookaheads, and short interval planning
• Conduct on site inspections and quality control checks with photo documentation
• Ensure work is built per drawings, specifications, approved scopes, and permit requirements
• Coordinate inspections and ensure permit compliance and readiness
• Identify issues early, drive solutions, and document change conditions immediately
• Coordinate material takeoffs, orders, and deliveries to support schedule requirements
• Track job cost performance, labor productivity, and subcontractor progress against budget
• Maintain daily logs, progress reporting, and clear communication with the office team
• Participate in client updates as needed, with professional and clear communication
• Drive closeout, including punch list completion, final inspections, and key handoff

Subcontractor Leadership and Network Expectations
This role requires strong subcontractor leadership. The Construction Manager must be capable of:

• Holding trades accountable to schedule, quality, and safety expectations
• Sourcing and onboarding new subcontractors as needed
• Bringing a network of proven trade partners, or building one quickly
• Negotiating fair pricing and maintaining reasonable production costs without sacrificing quality
• Coordinating trade stacking and sequencing to prevent schedule drift

Required Qualifications

• 10 plus years of construction management and hands on field experience
• Proven experience running projects from excavation through final inspection, closeout, and owner turnover
• Strong experience in new construction homes and multifamily work
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and field conditions
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, building systems, and inspection readiness
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and multiple job sites simultaneously
• Strong problem solving and leadership skills with high accountability
• Comfortable balancing field leadership with administrative coordination and reporting
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must be able to work on active job sites in all weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English and Spanish is a plus
• Experience working in DC, Maryland, and Virginia jurisdictions, including permitting and inspection processes
• Strong understanding of job costing, production tracking, and schedule recovery strategies

Compensation

• $90,000 annual base salary
• $5,000 annual vehicle allowance

Performance Bonus
Target total compensation is designed to reach approximately $100,000 to $105,000 based on performance.

Bonus is earned based on a clear scorecard tied to:

• Schedule performance and milestone completion
• Inspection pass rate and reinspection control
• Quality and punch list performance at closeout
• Job cost discipline and gross margin protection
• Timely documentation, change order control, and closeout delivery

Bonus is paid quarterly based on completed milestones and measured results. This approach rewards consistent performance throughout the year and supports accountability across multiple active projects.

Benefits
At this time, the primary compensation package includes base salary, vehicle allowance, and performance bonus.

How to Apply
Apply through Indeed with your resume. Include a brief summary of your experience running projects from site work and excavation through closeout and turnover, and list the types of projects you have led as the primary field leader.

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: On the road