Traveling Federal Construction Project Manager

About the role

Project Manager - Construction / Federal Contracting will oversee federally funded/government construction projects, both locally and nationally. This role involves full project lifecycle management including planning, scheduling, budgeting, implementation, mentoring, and on-site safety assessment. The position will initially focus on a long-term project in Long Island New York and may expand to support national projects as the portfolio grows. Candidates must be open to travel and possible temporary relocation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of construction projects from planning through implementation
• Supervise on-site personnel and subcontractors
• Track costs of field directives and back charges for forecasting and processing
• Analyze line-item exposures, especially on unit price contracts
• Monitor the status of all contract allowances and issue change order requests as needed
• Develop and manage a proactive project close-out plan, including documentation
• Review subcontractor/vendor requisitions to prevent unauthorized change order payments
• Produce accurate percent-complete projections for financial reporting
• Collaborate with project teams to create clear, thorough scopes of work
• Deliver monthly contract schedule updates to the customer per contract requirements
• Take swift action to manage and correct underperforming subcontractors
• Develop and maintain a buy-out and procurement schedule, assist with schedule narrative
• Complete buy-out in alignment with budget, schedule, and contractual requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction site management and oversight
• Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6)
• Strong knowledge of construction estimating techniques
• Experience with project scheduling tools (Primavera, Civil 3D)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Familiarity with contracts specific to federal construction projects
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills
• Effective communication skills with teams, clients, and stakeholders
• Strong project coordination and multi-tasking abilities

Working Conditions

• Physical ability to climb stairs and ladders, including temporary structures
• Use of construction personnel hoists
• Vision requirements include peripheral vision and depth perception
• Frequent use of hands to handle tools, devices, and equipment; ability to sit, stand, talk, hear, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Regular use of fine motor skills for keyboarding, phone use, and document handling
• Occasional lifting or moving of up to fifty (50) pounds
• Frequent on-site work at active construction locations with exposure to: moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions

Requirements

• Must be willing to travel 50% of the time

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement plan
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Pay: $90,000-$130,000