Construction Manager

ForUs Contracting Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Vision insurance

Job summary

ForUs Contracting Inc. is seeking a Construction Manager to lead the technical execution of our federal and commercial projects, from buyout through closeout. You will own subcontractor management, drawing review, field coordination, cost control, and quality of finished work.

This growth role offers a clear path to senior roles as the company expands. You will work with the Project Management Team, advance safety standards, and help protect margins on $1M–$10M projects across the DC/NCR market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of federal construction management experience.
• Experience managing commercial and federal projects in the $1M–$10M range.
• Strong ability to read drawings and specifications (architectural, structural, MEP).
• Proven subcontractor management with buyout and coordination.
• Comfort with cost tracking, change orders, and maintaining margin.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to grow into leadership and learn federal construction.

Responsibilities

• Hold subcontractors accountable to scope, schedule, quality, and safety.
• Review pay applications based on work in place and contractual terms.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Coordinate trade sequencing, site logistics, and phasing with the General Superintendent.
• Own project cost from buyout through closeout and track margins.

Skills

Federal CM

Subcontractor management

Cost tracking

Read drawings/Specs

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership potential

Education

Engineering or construction management degree

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Vision insurance

We're looking for a Construction Manager to lead the technical execution of our projects — from buyout through closeout. You'll own subcontractor management, drawing review, field coordination, cost control, and quality of the finished work.

This is a growth role. FCI is growing, and the right Construction Manager will grow with us — into Senior Construction Manager, Director of Construction, and beyond as the company expands.

Primary Responsibilities:

Subcontractor Management

• Hold subcontractors accountable to scope, schedule, quality, and safety
• Resolve field conflicts, scope gaps, and coordination issues between trades
• Review and approve subcontractor pay applications based on work in place

Project Execution

• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Lead constructability review during preconstruction — catch scope gaps before they hit the field
• Coordinate trade sequencing, site logistics, and phasing with the General Superintendent
• Walk sites regularly, resolve issues in real time, and keep projects moving
• Work closely with FCI's Project Management Team

Estimation, Cost & Schedule

• Own project cost from buyout through closeout
• Track committed costs, projected final costs, and margin
• Manage change order pricing and scope control to protect margin
• Build realistic schedules and drive recovery plans when projects slip

Quality, Safety & Closeout

• Enforce FCI's safety program and applicable OSHA/EM385 standards
• Coordinate with our Quality Control Managers on QC standards and testing
• Lead punch list resolution, closeout documentation, and final turnover

What We're Looking For:

Required:

• Minimum 5 years of federal construction management
• Experience running commercial AND federal projects in the $1M – $10M range
• Strong drawing and specification reading (architectural, structural, MEP)
• Subcontractor management experience — buyout, coordination, accountability
• Comfort with cost tracking, change orders, and margin discipline
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to grow — take on more responsibility, learn federal construction, and step into leadership

Preferred:

• Federal construction experience (USACE, NAVFAC, VA, GSA, or agency direct)
• OSHA 30, EM385, or CSSHO certification
• Construction software fluency
• Growing subcontractor network in the DC / NCR market
• Engineering or construction management degree

Why FCI

• Growing federal contractor
• Opportunity to grow into senior leadership as the company expands
• Veteran-owned business committed to mission and team