Construction Manager

Amentum; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Construction Manager in Williamsburg, Virginia, to manage large facility construction projects from design to completion. The ideal candidate will oversee technical oversight, project schedules, and budgets while ensuring compliance with all regulations.

Applicants should have a 4-Year BS degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in construction management, along with a government security clearance. Amentum offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $120,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Have first-hand knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Must possess an active U.S. government security clearance.
• Relevant work experience applying substantive construction management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage building construction projects from design to completion.
• Provide technical oversight and conduct construction inspections.
• Assist the Contracting Officer in negotiating change orders.

Skills

Construction management software

Project management

Building code compliance

Negotiation skills

Education

4-Year BS degree in Architectural/Construction/Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Visio

Project

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Construction Manager located in the Williamsburg area of Virginia. The Construction Manager manages large and complex building or facility construction and/or repair/alteration projects from design to completion.

Job Requirements

• Uses professional concepts, practical experience and CM software systems to resolve issues in creative and effective ways.
• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Oversees projects including duties to provide technical oversight, perform design and specification reviews, produce weekly project reports, construction inspections, coordinate monitors and escorts, review construction submittals, escort contractors, review shop drawings, monitor the project schedule and budgets.
• Assists the Contracting Officer in negotiating/processing change orders reviewing invoices, monitoring the project budget, maintaining project records, and otherwise serving as the focal point for non-contractual dialogue with Contractors to answer questions and facilitate contract administration.
• Coordinates installations and inspections, hosts pre-bid meetings and pre-construction meetings and will ensure the Contractor's construction projects are compliant with construction documents, and with state, federal, Safety/OSHA, and environmental regulations.

Minimum Requirements

• Have first-hand knowledge of construction disciplines such as: electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting, concrete/masonry, pavements, civil work, HAZMAT handling and abatement, environmental control practices, resource sustainability locks and alarms, IT Systems/signal conveyance/Campus EMCS systems, fire protection, monitoring systems, and etc.
• Be proficient in developing schedules, cost estimates, construction management software programs, MS programs such as Office, Visio, Project, and Autodesk AutoCAD.
• Be trained in environmental and building code compliance.
• A4-Year BS degree in Architectural/Construction/Engineering with 5 years relevant experience is preferred. Educational requirements may be substituted for construction management experience.
• Relevant work experience applying substantive CM project responsibilities. Certified in Construction Management from a nationally recognized institution.
• Must possess an active U.S. government security clearance at time of application.

Compensation Details

$100,000-$120,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.