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Construction jobs in Washington, D.C. are in active demand, concentrated in Capitol Hill, Navy Yard, and the NoMa corridor, across federal building projects, commercial development, and infrastructure work. Employers hiring right now include Protec Construction, Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, and HDR. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Location: Remote, but must be based in Pacific or Mountain Standard Time Zones within close proximity to a major airport
Travel: Approximately 50% to active job sites across the Livewell portfolio
Summary / Objective:
The Construction Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the development and construction of Livewell Animal Hospital facilities from inception to completion. This role works exclusively on building out new and existing Livewell locations, managing project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery of high-quality facilities. The Construction Project Manager will coordinate with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure that all Livewell projects are completed on time, within scope, and in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
Role Competencies:
Collaboration
- Acts on individual responsibilities, objectives, and performance expectations in support of team goals
- Leveraging individual skills and expertise to support the team in problem solving, decision making, and continuous improvement
- Offers and seeks feedback on opportunities that will improve skills and efficiency for themselves and their teammates
- Demonstrates a sense of commitment and support to direct teammates and the larger Livewell team
Communication
- Demonstrates consistent, effective communication with internal and external clients, teammates and other departments, written and verbal
- Establishes rapport, builds and maintains effective working relationships
- Practices attentive and active listening
- Gives and receives feedback timely and appropriately
Problem-Solving
- Understands how the business of their department works
- Champions innovative ideas for continuous improvement
- Demonstrates the functional and technical knowledge needed for their role
- Makes decisions by using a combination of analysis, experience and judgment and an understanding of department and organizational impacts
Continuous Improvement
- Meets agreed upon individual and team goals and objectives
- Understands how the team's priorities align with company goals
- Provides key information about their unique responsibilities in support of the formulation of strategies, tactics and deadlines
- Continuously examines personal effectiveness and seeks to make improvements as needed
Role Specific Tasks:
- Oversee and direct construction projects exclusively for Livewell Animal Hospital facilities, from conception to completion, for numerous projects of varying sizes across the Livewell portfolio
- Drive adherence to and continuous execution of established project management processes across internal teams
- Coordinate communication and execution with all internal teams (operations, marketing, accounting, etc.)
- Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs
- Manage project budgets and timelines across up to 10 concurrent hospital build-outs; typical individual project budgets range from $1,000,000-2,000,000
- Coordinate and direct architects, general contractors and vendors
- Review work progress on daily basis
- Prepare internal reports pertaining to job status
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree and minimum 5 years of experience in construction management
- Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods
- Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
- Familiarity with construction management software packages (e.g., Procore, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, Monday.com, or Workday)
- Strong strategic and long-range planning ability
- Leadership management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent time and project management skills
- BS degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field a plus
The Mission Pet Health Way – Our Core Values:
We deliver on our mission by executing our WAG values and exemplifying them in everything we do.
- WORK TOGETHER – We are part of something greater. We are a community; we work as a team; we are better together.
- AMAZE – We create #AMAZING moments. Exceed expectations; deliver personalized care; have a "YES" mentality.
- GROW – We are always seeking ways to improve. Grow our hospitals; serve more pets; enhance staff capabilities.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The teammate is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 20 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the teammate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Location: Remote, but must be based in Pacific or Mountain Standard Time Zones within close proximity to a major airport
Travel: Approximately 50% to active job sites across the Livewell portfolio
Summary / Objective:
The Construction Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the development and construction of Livewell Animal Hospital facilities from inception to completion. This role works exclusively on building out new and existing Livewell locations, managing project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery of high-quality facilities. The Construction Project Manager will coordinate with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure that all Livewell projects are completed on time, within scope, and in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
Role Competencies:
Collaboration
- Acts on individual responsibilities, objectives, and performance expectations in support of team goals
- Leveraging individual skills and expertise to support the team in problem solving, decision making, and continuous improvement
- Offers and seeks feedback on opportunities that will improve skills and efficiency for themselves and their teammates
- Demonstrates a sense of commitment and support to direct teammates and the larger Livewell team
Communication
- Demonstrates consistent, effective communication with internal and external clients, teammates and other departments, written and verbal
- Establishes rapport, builds and maintains effective working relationships
- Practices attentive and active listening
- Gives and receives feedback timely and appropriately
Problem-Solving
- Understands how the business of their department works
- Champions innovative ideas for continuous improvement
- Demonstrates the functional and technical knowledge needed for their role
- Makes decisions by using a combination of analysis, experience and judgment and an understanding of department and organizational impacts
Continuous Improvement
- Meets agreed upon individual and team goals and objectives
- Understands how the team's priorities align with company goals
- Provides key information about their unique responsibilities in support of the formulation of strategies, tactics and deadlines
- Continuously examines personal effectiveness and seeks to make improvements as needed
Role Specific Tasks:
- Oversee and direct construction projects exclusively for Livewell Animal Hospital facilities, from conception to completion, for numerous projects of varying sizes across the Livewell portfolio
- Drive adherence to and continuous execution of established project management processes across internal teams
- Coordinate communication and execution with all internal teams (operations, marketing, accounting, etc.)
- Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs
- Manage project budgets and timelines across up to 10 concurrent hospital build-outs; typical individual project budgets range from $1,000,000-2,000,000
- Coordinate and direct architects, general contractors and vendors
- Review work progress on daily basis
- Prepare internal reports pertaining to job status
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree and minimum 5 years of experience in construction management
- Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods
- Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
- Familiarity with construction management software packages (e.g., Procore, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, Monday.com, or Workday)
- Strong strategic and long-range planning ability
- Leadership management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent time and project management skills
- BS degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field a plus
The Mission Pet Health Way – Our Core Values:
We deliver on our mission by executing our WAG values and exemplifying them in everything we do.
- WORK TOGETHER – We are part of something greater. We are a community; we work as a team; we are better together.
- AMAZE – We create #AMAZING moments. Exceed expectations; deliver personalized care; have a "YES" mentality.
- GROW – We are always seeking ways to improve. Grow our hospitals; serve more pets; enhance staff capabilities.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The teammate is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 20 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the teammate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Construction Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a construction job in Washington?
The strongest hiring happens in federal construction contracts, commercial development along the Southwest Waterfront and NoMa, and infrastructure projects tied to Metro expansion and public works. General contractors, federal project managers, and specialty subcontractors working on D.C. government contracts hire consistently. Candidates with OSHA certifications, experience on union job sites, or familiarity with federal construction compliance standards stand out in this market.
Which companies hire constructions in Washington?
Companies currently hiring constructions in Washington include Protec Construction, Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, and HDR, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's employer mix skews toward federal contractors, large commercial builders, and specialty firms serving the District's ongoing public infrastructure and mixed-use development pipeline.
Are there remote construction jobs in Washington?
Yes, though hands-on and site-based roles are almost entirely on-site by nature, with remote options limited to project management, estimating, scheduling, and compliance functions. About 27% of construction openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated in roles tied to federal contract administration and design coordination. Field and trades positions remain fully on-site.
How can I get a construction job in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Washington is through union apprenticeship programs, particularly those affiliated with the D.C. Building and Construction Trades Council, which offer paid on-the-job training across electrical, carpentry, and plumbing trades. Federal contractors working on public projects frequently hire entry-level laborers and helpers. A completed OSHA 10 card and a willingness to work on active government sites give entry-level candidates a concrete edge over other applicants.
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