Construction Manager

Peregrineva; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks of paid time off

11 Federal Holidays

Employer-paid health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition and certification reimburse

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Peregrine Solutions is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to serve as Owner's Representative on a large-scale, active secure campus program. The role emphasizes change order management, cost controls, and pay application review, requiring a multi-discipline background and field as well as office work.

Located in Maryland, this full-time, project-based position entails site walks, contract analysis, and coordination with design teams to ensure entitlement accuracy and timely responses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical), Architecture, or Construction Management required.
• 5+ years of construction experience with demonstrated expertise in change order analysis, cost controls, and pay application review on complex projects.
• Multi-discipline background strongly preferred — experience spanning MEP systems, architectural work, and general construction.
• Strong working knowledge of construction contracts and the ability to evaluate entitlement based on contract language, RFIs, directives, and field conditions.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing contractor cost proposals, invoices, and schedule of values for accuracy and compliance.
• Comfortable in an active construction environment; regular site walks are a core part of this role.
• Proficiency with PMIS platforms for document control and reporting.
• Experience on federal, DoD, or secure facility projects preferred.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one required.
• CCM certification, OSHA 30, and/or PE/RA licensure a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, and distribute incoming PCOs to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Review PCOs against contract documents to evaluate entitlement.
• Analyze PCOs across disciplines including MEP, architectural, structural, and general construction scopes.
• Prepare written evaluations with findings and entitlement recommendations.
• Maintain a comprehensive PCO tracking log and monitor status.
• Coordinate Owner's review and response process with design team and stakeholders.

Skills

Change order analysis

Cost controls

Pay application review

Contract language evaluation

Site walks

PMIS proficiency

Federal/DoD/secure facility experience

Security clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Tools

PMIS platforms

Job description

Peregrine Solutions is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to serve as Owner's Representative on a large-scale, active secure campus program. This role is heavily focused on change order management and cost controls - you will be the Owner's frontline defense against unwarranted cost growth and the primary coordinator for pay application review. You bring a multi-discipline background and the credibility to evaluate PCOs across architectural, MEP, structural, and general construction scopes. You are as comfortable walking an active construction site as you are reviewing contract language and cost documentation at a desk.

Location: Maryland (Secure Campus)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Project-Based

Key Responsibilities

Potential Change Order (PCO) Management

• Receive, log, and distribute incoming PCOs to the appropriate design and owner stakeholders upon receipt
• Review each PCO against the contract documents to evaluate entitlement, researching the originating RFIs, directives, field conditions, or design changes that prompted the request
• Analyze the basis of each PCO across multiple disciplines including MEP systems, architectural elements, structural components, and general construction scopes
• Prepare written evaluations documenting your findings, the contractual basis for or against entitlement, and a clear recommendation to the Owner
• Maintain a comprehensive PCO tracking log; monitor status, aging, and resolution of all open and pending change events
• Coordinate the Owner's review and response process with the design team and other stakeholders; ensure timely disposition of all PCOs

Pay Application Review & Tracking

• Receive, log, and distribute contractor pay applications to all applicable disciplines for review and comment
• Verify that invoiced amounts are consistent with actual progress observed in the field and align with the approved schedule of values
• Review cost line items for allowability, proper calculation, and compliance with contract requirements
• Coordinate the multi-discipline review, commenting, and approval process; consolidate feedback and facilitate resolution of discrepancies with the contractor
• Track all payments, retainage, stored materials, and payment history; maintain an accurate running record of contract financial status
• Advise the Owner on payment recommendations, flagging any inconsistencies or concerns prior to approval

Site Presence & Field Oversight

• Conduct regular site walks across all active construction areas to maintain current knowledge of progress, sequencing, and field conditions
• Develop and maintain working familiarity with ongoing construction activities, installed systems, and building elements to inform PCO and pay application evaluations
• During site walks observe and communicate quality and safety conditions in the field; communicate deficiencies to the appropriate parties.
• Use field knowledge to ground-truth contractor claims - understanding what is actually happening in the field is essential to accurate change order evaluation

Program Coordination & Reporting

• Maintain and update the program change order log and pay application tracker; provide regular status reports to the Owner
• Participate in progress meetings, change management meetings, and pay application reviews; document discussions and action items
• Communicate proactively with the Owner on cost trends, entitlement risks, and emerging change events before they escalated
• Coordinate document management through PMIS to ensure all PCOs, pay applications, supporting documentation, and correspondence are properly filed and accessible

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical), Architecture, or Construction Management required
• 5+ years of construction experience with demonstrated expertise in change order analysis, cost controls, and pay application review on complex projects
• Multi-discipline background strongly preferred — candidates with experience spanning MEP systems, architectural work, and general construction will stand out
• Strong working knowledge of construction contracts and the ability to evaluate entitlement based on contract language, RFIs, directives, and field conditions
• Experience reviewing and analyzing contractor cost proposals, invoices, and schedule of values for accuracy and compliance
• Comfortable in an active construction environment regular site walks are a core part of this role
• Proficiency with PMIS platforms for document control and reporting
• Experience on federal, DoD, or secure facility projects preferred
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one required
• CCM certification, OSHA 30, and/or PE/RA licensure a plus

*** Relocation assistance and per diem are not available for this position. Local candidates are strongly preferred.

Peregrine Solutions is a women-owned small business dedicated to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where leadership, initiative, and purpose-driven work are highly valued. We genuinely care about our employees, and the things that matter most to them. Our team communicates with clarity and intention, embraces hard work, and knows how to enjoy the journey together.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes: Three weeks of paid time off, plus 11 Federal Holidays - giving you 26 days annually to focus on personal goals and recharge, 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance premiums, tuition and certification reimbursement to support your professional growth, employee referral bonuses.

At Peregrine Solutions, you won’t just find a job, you’ll find a community where your contributions are valued and your potential is supported.

About Peregrine Solutions, Inc.

Peregrine Solutions hires top notch, top performing, hard-working professionals. We work as Owner Representatives to provide oversight of assigned construction projects and activities. Peregrine Solutions, Inc. offers competitive salaries, and provides our employees with paid medical, dental and vision insurance; three weeks' PTO, to be used at the discretion of the employee with approval from client; Federal holidays as recognized by the Office of Program Management; training and tuition reimbursement in areas directly related to field of employment; and provision of PPE including reimbursement for work boots and/or outer weather gear as required by project.

The pay range for this role is:

100,000 - 120,000 USD per year (Columbia, MD)