ONeill Contractors Inc. - Project Manager - Government and Federal

About the role

The Project Manager will oversee federal construction projects from award transfer through closeout, integrating various aspects of project management including office operations, field execution, subcontractor coordination, financial controls, and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned federal construction projects from award or preconstruction handoff through closeout.
• Lead project planning, including bid assumption review, scope alignment, baseline schedule development, subcontracting strategy, logistics, safety, quality, and communication protocols.
• Develop and submit key pre-award and mobilization deliverables, such as the Submittal Register, Schedule of Values, Baseline Schedule, Accident Prevention Plan, and Quality Control Plan.
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, monthly financial reporting, pay applications, subcontractor billing, and gross profit protection.
• Manage project schedules as the single source of truth, including CPM schedules, monthly updates, three-week look-aheads, delay analysis, and recovery plans.
• Lead subcontractor and supplier management, including buyout, contract administration, performance management, payment review, dispute resolution, and closeout.
• Manage change orders, Requests for Equitable Adjustment, pricing, documentation, negotiation support, and change tracking.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer, COR, government stakeholders, design partners, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent to align office planning with field execution, jobsite logistics, subcontractor coordination, safety, quality, and punch list completion.
• Own project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, daily report review, correspondence, monthly project reports, and closeout records.
• Drive project closeout, including as-builts, O&M manuals, warranties, final pay applications, inspections, retention release, and lessons learned.
• Ensure federal compliance requirements are met, including FAR/DFARS flow-downs, Davis-Bacon certified payrolls, Buy American documentation, small business reporting, and federal records retention.
• Support quality and safety systems by ensuring the Quality Control Plan and Accident Prevention Plan are complete, compliant, and actively maintained.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in commercial, government, or federal construction.
• Strong understanding of federal construction requirements, documentation standards, schedules, change orders, and compliance expectations.
• Experience managing project budgets, cost forecasts, pay applications, subcontractor billing, and financial reporting.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and manage CPM schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent scheduling software.
• Experience working directly with Superintendents, subcontractors, government clients, Contracting Officers, CORs, design teams, and internal leadership.
• Strong working knowledge of federal safety and quality requirements, including EM 385-1-1, USACE/NAVFAC quality systems, Accident Prevention Plans, and Quality Control Plans.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management platforms such as Procore, PlanGrid, Smartsheet, or similar systems.
• Strong communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to anticipate risk, escalate issues with proposed solutions, and maintain accountability for project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: OSHA 30, EM 385-1-1 40-Hour Safety Training, and U.S.A.C.E./NAVFAC Construction Quality Management for Contractors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional certification preferred.
• Certified Construction Manager credential preferred.
• Experience managing federal projects involving FAR, DFARS, Davis-Bacon, Buy American, certified payrolls, WAWF/iRAPT, PIEE, SAM.gov, and CPARS.
• Experience preparing Requests for Equitable Adjustment, time impact analyses, delay documentation, claims support, and change order negotiations.
• Experience mentoring Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Coordinators, or junior project staff.
• Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 40-Hour Certification, where required by project scope.
• Experience supporting superior CPARS outcomes through disciplined documentation, communication, and project execution.

Skills

• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Financial Management
• Government Compliance
• Subcontractor Coordination
• Client Communication
• Change Order Management
• Quality Control
• Safety Management

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching.
• Generous Paid Time Off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Two paid volunteer days per year through the Employee Volunteer Program.
• Access to ONeill’s proprietary Center for Excellence for advanced technical, leadership, and federal construction training.

Pay

$100,000 to $130,000+ per year, based on experience.

Schedule

Full Time.

About Us

ONeill Contractors Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in federal construction. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality government projects while investing in our people, our communities, and our mission-driven culture. Through our BUILT TO SERVE mission and employee development programs, we empower our teams to lead with accountability, service, and excellence on every project.