CBP Border Infrastructure Project Manager (Design-Build)

SLSCO; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid disability and life

Paid sick time

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

SLSCO LTD in the Federal Services division seeks a Project Manager to lead CBP border infrastructure Design-Build across the Southwestern U.S. The PM will own overall delivery, including cost, schedule, contract compliance, risk management, and government coordination.

Responsibilities include managing multiple NTPs, complex DB projects, and interface with CBP CORs, inspectors, and other officials while maintaining strict adherence to federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience as a Project Manager on heavy civil or infrastructure construction projects with values of $10 million or greater.
• Experience managing federally funded construction projects, preferably for CBP, USACE, DHS, NAVFAC, or similar agencies.
• Proven experience delivering at least two (2) heavy civil Design-Build projects, including concurrent design and construction execution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary project lead responsible for overall execution, performance, and compliance of CBP border barrier Design-Build projects.
• Manage the project lifecycle from contract award and startup through design, construction, change management, closeout, and warranty.
• Maintain full accountability for project cost control, forecasting, earned value, and profitability across all contract CLINs.
• Oversee Design-Build execution, including coordination with the Designer of Record to manage design packages, reviews, and government approvals during active construction.
• Plan and execute work under partial and full NTP conditions, ensuring proper sequencing, resource allocation, and uninterrupted progress where required.
• Provide leadership and oversight to the Project Superintendent, Scheduler, Safety Manager, Quality Control Manager, and Project Controls staff.
• Manage and administer federal contract requirements, ensuring all technical, administrative, and reporting obligations are satisfied in a timely and defensible manner.
• Lead change management efforts, including RFIs, REAs, change proposals, negotiations, and contract modifications in coordination with CBP.
• Serve as the primary interface with CBP representatives, maintaining professional, transparent, and well-documented communications.
• Oversee development and maintenance of the project baseline schedule, including recovery planning and mitigation strategies for schedule risks.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, contract negotiations, and performance, ensuring compliance with contract terms and project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with federal safety, quality, and environmental requirements, including oversight of SWPPP implementation and environmental constraints.
• Chair and lead regular project meetings, including internal coordination meetings and government progress meetings.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of daily, weekly, and monthly reports, including progress, cost, schedule, risk, and issue tracking.
• Identify risks early and implement proactive mitigation strategies to protect schedule, cost, and contract compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Executive or Division President in support of contract execution.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture

MBA or MS (preferred)

PMP or PE (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

SLSCO LTD in the Federal Services division seeks a Project Manager to lead CBP border infrastructure Design-Build across the Southwestern U.S. The PM will own overall delivery, including cost, schedule, contract compliance, risk management, and government coordination.

Responsibilities include managing multiple NTPs, complex DB projects, and interface with CBP CORs, inspectors, and other officials while maintaining strict adherence to federal requirements.