Construction Project Manager

Markon, Inc.; Town of Niskayuna (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Markon, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager/Assistant Project Manager to lead and support teams delivering capital and infrastructure projects within a regulated government environment.

The role offers telework up to 20% and involves managing projects from planning through execution on a large campus environment, with focus on office buildings, laboratories, utilities, and mission-critical infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have experience across the full project lifecycle, strong communication

Qualifications

• Must have active DOE L clearance or a DoD secret clearance to be considered.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across the full project lifecycle.
• Experience defining project scope, execution strategies, and developing cost, schedule, procurement, and resource plans.
• Experience managing projects within evolving budgets and government funding cycles.
• Experience navigating formal governance and approval processes, including preparation of decision documentation.
• Ability to coordinate across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Experience overseeing contractors and subcontractors in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through the full lifecycle of capital, facility, laboratory, office, and infrastructure projects
• Define project scope, develop execution strategies, and establish cost, schedule, procurement, and resource plans
• Adapt project strategies to evolving budgets and government funding cycles
• Guide projects through internal governance and government approval processes, including preparation of decision packages and submittals
• Coordinate across engineering, construction, procurement, finance, operations, sponsors, and oversight stakeholders
• Oversee general contractor and subcontractor execution in a highly regulated environment
• Identify and mitigate risks related to scope changes, budget constraints, and existing infrastructure challenges
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of project execution practices

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional teams

Budget, schedule & procurement

Regulated environments

Clearance: DOE/DoD

Job description

Description

Markon is building a talent pool of Project Managers / Assistant Project Managers to lead and support teams deliverin g complex capital and infrastructure projects across a large, operational campus environment. This role may function as a Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager depending on experience, project needs, and location. The position supports modernization efforts for facilities including office buildings, laboratories, utilities, and mission-critical infrastructure, all within a highly regulated, government-operated environment. This role offers the opportunity to manage large-scale projects from planning through execution in a stable setting with limited travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through the full lifecycle of capital, facility, laboratory, office, and infrastructure projects


• Define project scope, develop execution strategies, and establish cost, schedule, procurement, and resource plans


• Adapt project strategies to evolving budgets and government funding cycles


• Guide projects through internal governance and government approval processes, including preparation of decision packages and submittals


• Coordinate across engineering, construction, procurement, finance, operations, sponsors, and oversight stakeholders


• Oversee general contractor and subcontractor execution in a highly regulated environment


• Identify and mitigate risks related to scope changes, budget constraints, and existing infrastructure challenges


• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of project execution practices

Qualifications

• Must have active DOE L clearance or a DoD secret clearance to be considered.


• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across the full project lifecycle


• Experience defining project scope, execution strategies, and developing cost, schedule, procurement, and resource plans


• Experience managing projects within evolving budgets and government funding cycles


• Experience navigating formal governance and approval processes, including preparation of decision documentation


• Ability to coordinate across cross-functional teams and stakeholders


• Experience overseeing contractors and subcontractors in regulated environments


• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks


• Potential for telework up to 20%.

Desired:

• Ability to lead teams through complex constraints within structured regulatory frameworks


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Sound judgment in managing changing budgets, priorities, and approval processes


• Ability to solve practical infrastructure and facility challenges on active sites


• Leadership presence with ability to align matrixed teams


• Strong ownership mindset with demonstrated follow-through


• Experience delivering capital projects within complex campuses, industrial sites, or government facilities


• Experience with office buildings, laboratory facilities, utilities, and infrastructure projects


• Familiarity with formal approval and funding processes


• Experience in contractor and subcontractor management


• Experience with cost estimating, scheduling, procurement planning, and change control

Pay Scale:

• 0-9 years of experience - $120,000-$127,000


• 10+ years of experience - $128,000-$145,000

Salary Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $145,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays