Project Manager - Federal Construction

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Location May Vary

Job Type: Full-Time

General Summary:

This position is responsible for overall management and contractual direction of federal construction projects. Responsible for all phases of the project lifecycle including preconstruction, procurement, execution, closeout, and warranty, ensuring compliance with contract documents, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), agency-specific requirements (USACE, NAVFAC, VA, GSA, etc.), quality control standards, safety regulations, schedule, and execution within the approved project budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all activities for the projects assigned to ensure objectives are accomplished safely within prescribed funding and scheduling parameters.
• Ensure strict compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), DFARS (if applicable), agency supplements, and contract clauses.
• Develop and manage project schedules in accordance with contract requirements (CPM scheduling, cost-loaded schedules when required).
• Oversee preparation and maintenance of Quality Control Plan in accordance with contract requirements (e.g., USACE/NAVFAC Three-Phase Control System).
• Monitor and control project(s) budget and schedule.
• Ensure compliance with federal cost accounting standards and certified payroll requirements (Davis-Bacon Act).
• Manage subcontractor and supplier compliance with federal labor standards and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and report project(s) costs, progress, and forecasts including all federal contract documentation including:
  • Certified Payroll
  • Submittal Logs
  • RMS/QCS Documentation (USACE/NAVFAC)
  • eCMS or agency-specific reporting systems
  • Daily Reports
  • COR/CO communications
  • Modifications and Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs)
• Establish and execute project work plans.
• Serve as primary liaison with government representatives and attend preconstruction conferences, progress meetings, partnering meetings, and closeout meetings.
• Prepare and submit pay applications, Requests for Information, Purchase Orders, Submittals, Change Orders, Claims, Request for Proposals, Request for Qualifications, and any other required project related communication.
• Coordinate with Superintendent the allocation of shared resources such as personnel and equipment.
• Serve as company representative at required project meetings or hearings and prepare documentation, as necessary.
• Perform in depth review of all essential elements of projects assigned to identify challenges to mitigate or opportunities to realize.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and commissioning activities required by federal agencies.
• Manage project closeout including as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, training documentation, and final acceptance procedures.
• Review drawings and specifications for constructability, completeness, and accuracy.
• Supervision of Project Engineers, Superintendents, QC and Safety Managers, as assigned.
• Promptly respond to project ad-hoc needs.
• Ensure site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA) are developed, approved, and implemented.
• Ensure all on-site compliance with project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules and company policies.
• Apply expert level knowledge in construction, materials, equipment, and risk management.
• Regular attendance required according to company policy to ensure crew can operate at normal efficiency level.
• Identify contractual risk exposures including differing site conditions, design deficiencies, and scope gaps; prepare documentation for Requests for Information (RFIs), change proposals, and claims.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Employees must be able to obtain and maintain any base/installation access credentials required by the location.

This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)