PROJECT MANAGER - FEDERAL CONSTRUCTION/USACE

About the role

The Project Manager is part of the Construction PMO supporting City Light & Power’s design-build federal construction projects. This role leads mission-critical federal work, oversees subcontractors, and partners with engineering and construction teams to deliver compliant, high-quality infrastructure solutions from design through close-out.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leverage a strong understanding of the client’s mission, policies, technical procedures, and project delivery processes to plan and execute federal projects.
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, and site superintendents
• Collaborate with department managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and construction service plans.
• Review design documents for compliance with scope, contract requirements, and company standards.
• Generate and distribute reports covering project progress, risk, and financial performance.
• Travel between 20-30% to project sites to monitor construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project meetings including pre-award, pre-construction, project progress and final close-out.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• In coordination with the Site Superintendent, develop and manage site logistics plans and staffing assignments.
• Oversee procurement process, cost control, and change management systems.
• Perform field inspections to verify quality and accuracy of construction.
• Set-up QA/QC procedures and conduct quality inspections.
• Uphold core safety values of the company and collaborate with the EH&S Director to effectively communicate and enforce safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field preferred. Previous related work experience may substitute.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Five to ten (5-10) years of experience managing medium to large size USACE or federal government construction projects.
• Previous project experience working with blueprints, specifications, and proposals in order to successfully coordinate time/cost/labor estimates.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Able to delegate work appropriately.
• Must have excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.

Other Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen.
• You will be required to obtain Military Base Access Security Clearance.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Benefits & Compensation

• We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k with company contribution, paid time off and paid holidays.
• Salary range: $100,000-$130,000/annual based on experience, plus eligible to participate in Short Term Incentive Plan.
• We reserve the right to pay more or less than the posted salary range based on factors unrelated to sex.

Contact Information

To learn more, visit our website: www.clp-engineering.com

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.