Project Manager - Federal

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of project performance—including budget, schedule, scope, safety, and quality—to ensure successful delivery and client satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain construction schedule as well as management to ensure adequate office and field resources are available as needed.
• Collaborate with the estimating and marketing teams to develop project pricing, proposals, schedules, and subcontractor buyout strategies during the design and pre-award phases.
• Review plans and specifications to identify conflicts or missing information and coordinate with the client and design team for resolution and clarification.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams, proactively managing communication and expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in regular site visits to evaluate progress, safety, and quality, collaborating with superintendents to ensure field execution aligns with project plan.
• Track financial health of the project, including forecasting, profitability, pay applications, and monthly reporting, while ensuring timely and accurate use of project management systems.
• Respond to requests for proposals, prepare and price change orders, manage scope modifications, and ensure timely integration into project documentation, budget, and schedule.
• Solicit, evaluate, and manage subcontractor and supplier proposals, while maintaining a vendor database tailored to project locations and needs.
• Keep accurate project files, lead progress meetings, issue meeting minutes, and manage project closeout and warranty processes.
• Supervise and develop project engineers and assistant project managers as required. May also include project coordinators, admin or interns.
• Travel to and from job sites as needed to support field operations.
• Operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company as an essential function of the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or a related field AND 5+ years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience in AEC (architectural, engineering, construction) industry preferred.
• Project experience working with the Federal Government (USACE, VA, GSA, USDA, Air Force, etc.).
• Hands-on experience supervising trade construction activities.
• Estimating and buy out experience preferred.
• Experience in project scheduling – creating a schedule from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge and experience with construction project accounting fundamentals.
• OSHA-30 Certification required.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to be a leader of projects and a team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings, coordinate across teams, and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risk and develop proactive solutions.
• Highly self-motivated with strong time management skills, capable of leading multiple project phases simultaneously.
• Ability to apply working knowledge of contract terms and project financials to support cost control and client alignment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, with strong overall computer skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling software.
• Collaborative approach to working with superintendents, PM’s, architects, engineers, and corporate services teams.
• Ability to apply working knowledge of contract terms and project financials to support cost control and client alignment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, accident, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives.
• Paid company holidays, floating holidays, and flexible time off.
• Opportunities for training, professional growth, and advancement.