Construction Project Manager

Markon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Markon is seeking a senior-level Project Manager (PM3) to serve as an Onsite Owner's Representative for Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) construction, tenant fit-outs, and infrastructure projects in Arlington, VA. You will act as the primary onsite PM for portfolios valued $50M–$100M, coordinating with Government stakeholders and contractors.

The role requires senior project management experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage schedules, risks, and performance metrics while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or a related field with ten (15) years of relevant experience; or twenty (20) years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience managing complex construction, facilities, infrastructure, or asset management programs valued between $50M and $100M.
• Experience in facilities management, construction management, or capital improvement programs.
• Experience developing and presenting briefings, reports, and performance metrics to Government stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Maximo, Excel, and web-based PM systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary onsite PM and Owner's Rep for a portfolio of construction, facilities, and infrastructure projects valued $50M–$100M.
• Lead schedule management, progress monitoring, submittal tracking, and contract administration support.
• Coordinate across Government, contractors, designers, and facilities personnel to resolve issues and maintain momentum.
• Support asset management objectives by ensuring proper turnover, documentation, and data transfer to operations.
• Prepare and deliver briefings and executive summaries for Government leadership.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Maximo

Excel

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Markon is seeking a senior-level Project Manager (PM3) to serve as an Onsite Owner's Representative for complex construction, tenant fit-outs, and infrastructure projects for Washington Headquarters Services (WHS).

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary onsite PM and Owner's Rep for a portfolio of construction, facilities, and infrastructure projects with an aggregate value ranging from $50M to $100M. Serves as a senior advisor to Government stakeholders and is accountable for project execution, risk management, schedule performance, stakeholder coordination, and successful delivery of program objectives.
• Conducts site evaluations, field investigations, constructability reviews, and technical assessments to validate project requirements, identify risks, and develop recommended courses of action. Supports project planning activities including scope development, requirements validation, acquisition planning, and pre-bid support.
• Provides technical and project management support for the development of statements of work, independent government cost estimates (IGCEs), project schedules, design reviews, and construction acquisition packages. Reviews studies, reports, plans, specifications, and drawings to ensure alignment with project objectives and operational requirements.
• Leads day-to-day project execution activities including schedule management, construction progress monitoring, submittal tracking, permit coordination, contract administration support, funding execution tracking, and issue resolution. Evaluates project performance against established baselines and recommends corrective actions to maintain scope, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Independently plans, schedules, facilitates, and leads project, stakeholder, and program review meetings. Coordinates across Government organizations, contractors, designers, facility personnel, and external stakeholders to resolve issues, maintain project momentum, and support informed decision-making.
• Supports the Government's facility and asset management objectives by ensuring construction deliverables, as-built documentation, equipment inventories, and system data are properly transitioned into Maximo or similar EAM/CMMS platforms. Reviews and validates asset information to support operations, maintenance, and lifecycle planning activities.
• Supports project turnover and transition activities, ensuring facility systems, documentation, training requirements, and operational data are successfully transferred from construction teams to facility operations and maintenance organizations.
• Maintains and analyzes project and program performance data utilizing Excel, Maximo, AutoCAD, and web-based project management systems. Develops performance metrics, dashboards, schedules, and briefing materials to support project oversight and leadership decision-making.
• Develops and manages integrated project schedules and lifecycle milestone plans. Performs schedule analysis, identifies risks to project delivery, and recommends mitigation strategies to support successful program execution.
• Prepares and delivers written and oral briefings, technical reports, performance assessments, and executive summaries for Government leadership and program stakeholders. Regularly communicates project status, key risks, milestones, and recommendations.
• Provides leadership and mentorship to junior project managers and support staff, promotes project management best practices, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives across the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or a related field and ten (15) years of relevant experience; OR twenty (20) years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex construction, facilities, infrastructure, or asset management programs valued between $50M and $100M.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following:
• Facilities Management and Building Operations
• Construction Management and Capital Improvement Programs
• Experience supporting project lifecycle activities from planning and design through construction, commissioning, turnover, operations, and sustainment.
• Experience developing and presenting briefings, reports, and performance metrics to Government stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Maximo, Excel, and web-based project management systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Project and P6 software.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (HSPD-12) clearance.