Senior Federal Construction Project Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Federal Construction Project Manager to oversee federal construction and facility improvement projects from award and Notice to Proceed (NTP) through final acceptance and closeout. This role is ideal for a hands-on construction professional with direct federal government contracting experience who can independently manage project execution, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, quality, safety, and compliance. The successful candidate will understand the unique documentation and procedural requirements of federal construction and communicate effectively with government contracting officers, quality assurance representatives, designers, and field teams. Projects may include design-build, renovations, and occupied-facility construction, with contract values ranging from approximately $3 million to $20 million or more. Key Responsibilities Project Management: Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and contractual compliance from NTP through final acceptance and closeout.Government Coordination: Serve as a primary point of contact for government representatives, including Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs), and government quality assurance personnel.Subcontractor Management: Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel while monitoring manpower, schedules, workmanship, and contractual performance.Scheduling and Procurement: Develop and maintain critical path schedules, manage procurement activities, and track long-lead materials to meet project milestones.Federal Documentation and Compliance: Review and manage submittals, RFIs, transmittals, meeting minutes, correspondence, and other required project documentation.Financial Management: Track project costs, commitments, subcontractor invoices, forecasts, and government progress payment applications.Change Management: Identify scope changes and manage RFIs, Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs), contract modifications, and change orders.Design-Build Coordination: Coordinate architects, engineers, subcontractors, and government stakeholders to resolve design and construction issues.Quality and Safety Oversight: Work closely with the Superintendent, Quality Control Manager (QCM), and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to maintain quality standards and federal safety compliance.Project Closeout: Manage punch lists, testing, commissioning, training, operations and maintenance (O&M) manuals, warranties, as-built drawings, and final acceptance documentation. Required Qualifications 7-10+ years of construction experience, including at least 5 years managing federal government construction projects.Direct experience working with federal agencies such as USACE, NAVFAC, the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, FAA, VA, or other Department of Defense (DoD) or federal organizations.Experience managing federal construction projects valued at approximately $3 million to $20 million or more.Strong background in design-build, renovation, and occupied-facility construction.Experience coordinating multiple construction trades, including HVAC/mechanical, electrical, building automation systems (BAS)/controls, fire alarm/mass notification, roofing, plumbing, and architectural/structural work.Thorough understanding of federal construction procedures, documentation, and contract compliance.Experience with USACE RMS/QCS and federal project reporting requirements.Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as it applies to construction contracting.Knowledge of EM 385-1-1 safety requirements and familiarity with Davis-Bacon/prevailing wage and federal labor compliance.Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and proficiency with Microsoft Project.Experience using Procore or an equivalent construction management platform.Strong leadership, organization, communication, problem-solving, and subcontractor negotiation skills. Preferred Certifications USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors.OSHA 30-Hour Construction.EM 385-1-1 safety training or equivalent practical experience.Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Highly Preferred Experience USACE and/or NAVFAC construction projects.Construction on military installations and bases.U.S. Air Force or Space Force construction projects.FAA construction projects.Hands-on experience with RMS/QCS.Federal design-build project delivery.Management of multiple concurrent federal construction projects.Coordination of HVAC, electrical, BAS/controls, roofing, and fire alarm systems. Application Requirements Applicants Should Submit a Resume And Have a Project List Highlighting Their Federal Construction Experience Available. Please Include The Following Details For Each Relevant Project Federal agency and project location.Project name and approximate contract value.Individual role and project management responsibilities.Project delivery method, such as design-build or design-bid-build.Relevant certifications and training, including CQM, OSHA 30, and EM 385-1-1. Candidates must clearly demonstrate their direct federal construction project management experience. Applicants with equivalent DoD or public-sector construction experience should identify the applicable projects, agencies, and responsibilities. Our client values accountability, integrity, communication, quality, safety, and strong working relationships with government customers and project partners. If you have a proven track record of delivering complex federal construction projects, we encourage you to apply.