Construction Manager

Apex Systems; Oxon Hill (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance

Career development & certifications

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Construction Manager to lead design, construction, and infrastructure modernization for a major government client in the DMV area. You will oversee schedules, budgets, safety, and compliance while coordinating with engineering firms, contractors, and facility operators.

The role requires 7+ years of related experience, a relevant degree, and eligibility for a Public Trust clearance. CCM/PMP credentials are preferred, with nationwide travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience managing commercial, industrial, telecom, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience managing projects from planning through closeout.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects and contractors simultaneously.
• Knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, cost estimating, and contract administration.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, and engineering docs.
• Familiarity with building codes, safety, and permitting processes.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction and infrastructure modernization projects from planning to closeout.
• Review design deliverables and facilitate design reviews with teams.
• Develop scopes, budgets, schedules, and execution strategies for projects.
• Manage contractor activities, monitor progress, ensure compliance with designs and specs.
• Support procurement, logistics, and subcontractor acquisitions.
• Oversee civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and telecom work on facilities.
• Conduct project controls: costs, schedules, risk, change orders, contractor performance.
• Coordinate with government representatives, facility operators, engineers, and contractors.
• Monitor safety, permitting, and regulatory compliance; ensure project quality.
• Lead commissioning and closeout activities, inspections, and final acceptance.

Skills

Project management

Contractor management

Communication

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Construction Manager

Job#: 3057957

Job Description:

Construction Manager

Location: National Harbor, MD (Open to candidates located within 100 miles of the Washington, DC/DMV area)

Position Summary The Construction Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing design, construction, and infrastructure modernization efforts supporting a large government client. This role supports a geographically dispersed portfolio of critical infrastructure projects, including AM radio transmission facilities, communications towers, hardened equipment shelters, electrical systems, generators, fuel storage systems, and related site infrastructure. Working closely with engineering firms, construction contractors, equipment manufacturers, and other project partners, the Construction Manager ensures successful project execution. This role oversees project schedules, budgets, technical requirements, construction quality, and regulatory compliance while minimizing disruptions to operational broadcast facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage construction and infrastructure modernization projects from initial planning through final acceptance and closeout.
• Support engineering and design activities by reviewing design deliverables, facilitating design reviews, and resolving technical issues with engineering consultants and project teams.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, execution strategies, and resource requirements to support successful project delivery.
• Provide construction oversight by managing contractor activities, monitoring project progress, and ensuring compliance with approved designs, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Support procurement and logistics efforts, including contractor acquisition, equipment purchases, material deliveries, site access, and specialized construction operations.
• Oversee civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and telecommunications work associated with broadcast and critical infrastructure facilities.
• Perform project controls activities, including monitoring costs, schedules, risks, change orders, and contractor performance, while implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Serve as a primary point of coordination among government representatives, broadcast facility operators, engineering consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor construction quality, safety practices, permitting activities, and compliance with applicable regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Lead project commissioning and closeout activities, including inspections, testing, punch-list resolution, final acceptance, and project documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 7+ years of experience managing commercial, industrial, telecommunications, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from planning and design coordination through construction and closeout.
• Experience overseeing multiple construction projects and contractors simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, cost estimating, and contract administration.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with applicable building codes, construction safety requirements, and permitting processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and other project scheduling and management software.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and contractor management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the United States and U.S. territories.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting federal government construction or infrastructure programs.
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements and government contracting procedures.
• Experience with telecommunications infrastructure, AM broadcast facilities, transmission towers, or critical communications systems.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, standby generators, fuel systems, HVAC systems, and hardened equipment shelters.
• Experience supporting construction activities at operational facilities where service interruptions must be minimized.
• Familiarity with construction inspection, commissioning, acceptance testing, and project closeout activities.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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