Construction Manager (Flex Staff)

CDM Smith; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith Inc. seeks a Senior Federal Construction Project Manager to oversee all phases of federal projects, ensuring scope, budget, and schedule adherence.

The role coordinates contractors, monitors safety, and ensures regulatory compliance across project lifecycles. You will liaise with federal clients and stakeholders, review technical documents, and mentor junior staff while maintaining thorough project documentation and a safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 8 years of relevant experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage all phases of Federal construction projects.
• Oversee and coordinate contractors, subcontractors, and on-site personnel to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
• Act as liaison between Federal government client’s construction branch, stakeholders, and contractors.
• Review safety plans, QC plans, drawings, specs, submittals, RFIs, and reports for FAR alignment.
• Lead pre-construction conferences, progress meetings, site inspections, and closeout activities.

Skills

U.S. citizen

Federal background check

Field work

Construction codes

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Company Overview

Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/resources/videos/meet-cdm-smith)

Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Description

Job Duties:

• Plan, direct, and manage all phases of Federal construction projects to ensure successful execution in accordance with project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Oversee and coordinate the activities of contractors, subcontractors, and on-site personnel to maintain quality, safety, and compliance with contractual and technical requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Federal government client’s construction branch, project stakeholders, and contractors, maintaining effective communication and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and evaluate construction documents, including safety plans, QC plans, design drawings, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and technical reports, ensuring alignment with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), client-specific design standards, and applicable codes.
• Lead and participate in pre-construction conferences, design and progress meetings, on-site inspections, and project closeout activities, including development and management of punch lists.
• Ensure that all construction activities are executed in accordance with federal safety, environmental, and quality standards, including agency-specific requirements.
• Track project performance metrics, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant project delivery.
• Mentor and train junior staff, fostering technical growth and promoting adherence to company and industry best practices in construction management.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including daily reports, progress updates, and official correspondence for submission to federal agencies.
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety across all project sites, ensuring compliance with OSHA, USACE, and agency-specific safety standards.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned to support successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned

*This is a pipeline requisition for future project hires.

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Skills & Abilities

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Able to pass a federal background check.
• Ability to work in the field which can include long periods of standing, walking or sitting
• Ability to read and interpret constructioncodes, plans, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Knowledge of and ability tocomply withall applicable federal,stateand local regulations, statutes, ordinances, rules, and laws.
• Demonstratestechnicalproficiencyand design application knowledge.
• Strongorganizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
• Excellentattention to detail.
• Familiar and comfortable to work on computers/tablets/phones.
• Strong writingand oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Good interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships with colleagues, customers, and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 8 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large Federal construction projects.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP), or similar certification.

Amount of Travel Required

100%

Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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