Federal Construction Senior Project Manager

The Federal Construction Senior Project Manager role is based in the United States and offers the opportunity to lead complex federal infrastructure programs with significant impact across defense and government projects. Key responsibilities include:

1. Leading the execution of complex federal construction projects, ensuring successful delivery while maintaining strong relationships with clients, teams, and partners.
2. Driving performance, managing risks, and supporting strategic growth opportunities.
3. Managing project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and performance expectations to achieve client objectives.
4. Building and leading high-performing project teams across multiple disciplines and locations.
5. Serving as a trusted advisor to federal clients by maintaining proactive communication, transparency, and accountability.
6. Overseeing project financial performance, including cost tracking, forecasting, reporting, and risk mitigation activities.
7. Managing subcontractor relationships, scopes of work, costs, and performance to ensure successful execution.
8. Coordinating directly with federal agencies and stakeholders to resolve challenges and maintain project alignment.
9. Supporting estimating activities, proposal development, and major federal project pursuits.
10. Monitoring project metrics, compliance requirements, and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
11. Identifying technical and operational issues in the field and implementing effective solutions to maintain project progress.

Requirements

• Extensive experience managing large-scale federal construction projects, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to operate effectively in complex government environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience managing Federal/MILCON construction projects, with DoD and USACE experience strongly preferred.
• Proven track record delivering construction projects valued at $40M+.
• Strong knowledge of fixed-price and cost-reimbursable contract structures.
• Demonstrated expertise in project cost management, forecasting, risk assessment, and performance reporting.
• Advanced experience using Primavera P6, MS Project, and construction management platforms such as RMS and Procore.
• Experience leading field teams and coordinating with government clients and contractors.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining project quality and deadlines.
• PMP, CCM, PE, or similar professional certification is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $93,993 - $154,570 USD, depending on experience, education, skills, and other factors.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions and matching stock contributions.
• Paid time off, including personal days, holidays, and parental leave.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Critical illness and accident insurance plans.
• Flexible work options supporting work-life balance.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful infrastructure and environmental projects.
• A collaborative employee-focused culture with long-term growth opportunities.