Construction Project Manager (CPM)

3/20/2026 The Construction Project Manager (CPM) is responsible for leading projects from early planning through construction completion, ensuring the firm’s design intent is executed accurately while keeping projects on schedule, on budget, and in compliance with contract documents. This role bridges the architecture team, clients, consultants, contractors, and permitting agencies. It combines deep involvement in preconstruction planning, including feasibility, budgeting, constructability, coordination, and scheduling, with comprehensive construction administration (CA) responsibilities such as submittal management, RFIs, site observations, and contract enforcement. This role is intended to expand to a director level position to provide Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa) services on behalf of the firm. Email resume, cover letter and work samples to Maria Finley, Employee Experience Specialist, mfinley@desmone.com with “Employment Inquiry” in the subject line. All inquiries are strictly confidential. Preconstruction Responsibilities The CPM supports the architecture team during pre-design and design development to ensure that the project is feasible, coordinated, and well‑planned before construction begins. Planning, Feasibility & Coordination Collaborate with architects, clients, engineers, and other stakeholders to evaluate project feasibility, regulatory implications, and site conditions. Conduct or support risk analysis, identifying potential challenges early and informing mitigation strategies. Participate in scope definition, ensuring scope alignment among owner, architect, and consultants. Budgeting, Estimating & Value Management Develop cost estimates, budgets, and schedule projections; collaborate with estimators to compare conceptual, control, and trade estimates. Lead or contribute to value engineering, maintaining alignment with the design intent and project goals. Constructability & Design Integration Perform constructability reviews, offering construction‑driven feedback to the architecture team on systems selection, sequencing, logistics, and coordination with trades. Support preparation of preconstruction deliverables, including logistics plans, early procurement logs, and phasing strategies. Construction Administration Responsibilities Once construction begins, the CPM performs or supports the architect in comprehensive CA tasks. Contract & Document Administration Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contractor correspondence, ensuring work aligns with contract documents and design intent. Track construction documentation and approvals, maintaining clear project records. Support payment application review and verify compliance prior to certifying pay requests. Site Observation & Quality Oversight Conduct site visits, observing progress, documenting conditions, and verifying adherence to contract documents and quality expectations. Identify design or field coordination issues and work with architects, engineers, and contractors to resolve them before they impact cost or schedule. Coordination & Communication Facilitate communication between the architecture team, owner, contractor(s), and consultants, ensuring alignment and timely decision-making. Lead or participate in construction meetings, preparing meeting minutes and coordinating follow-up actions. Closeout Management Assist in substantial and final completion inspections, punch list development, and tracking corrective work. Oversee collection and submission of closeout documents, including O&M manuals, warranties, and as‑built documentation. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field. 5+ Years experience in construction project management, construction administration, or preconstruction planning. Strong understanding of architectural drawings, building systems, construction sequencing, and permitting processes. Proficiency with project management tools and construction documentation workflows. Preferred Experience working directly for or with architecture firms. PMP, CCM, LEED accreditation, or relevant certifications. Familiarity with AIA contract documents and CA workflows. Core Competencies Design Intent Stewardship: Ability to understand, protect, and advocate for the architect’s design vision. Technica