Construction Project Manager

ForUs Contracting Inc; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ForUs Contracting Inc. seeks a Construction Project Manager to lead government construction projects from pre-construction through close-out. You will coordinate schedules, budgets, documentation, and compliance across teams, subcontractors, and agencies.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in construction project coordination with government contracting knowledge, strong organization, and proficiency in Procore or MS Project. USA citizenship is required; OSHA 30 is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction project coordination, with a focus on government contracting.
• USA Citizenship required.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and public works reporting.
• Familiarity with prevailing wage, certified payroll, and related requirements.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency with project management software such as Procore or MS Project.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (but not required with equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Manage project controls including schedules, look-ahead planning, deliverable tracking, and dashboards.
• Oversee RFI and submittal management, shop drawings, product data, samples, and technical coordination.
• Coordinate three-phase control: preparatory meetings, initial inspections, and follow-up inspections.
• Direct field reporting: QC plans, daily reports, deficiency logs, and closeout documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Government contracting knowledge

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

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

Equivalent experience

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

As the Construction Project Manager, you will play a vital role in managing project schedules, budgets, documentation, and compliance requirements for federal government construction projects. You'll work closely with the FCI Team, subcontractors, procurement, and government agencies to ensure smooth and successful project execution from pre-construction through close-out.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Controls

• Project schedules
• 3-week look-ahead schedules
• Action item logs
• Deliverable tracking
• Procurement tracking
• Project dashboards
• Risk tracking

RFI & Submittal Management

• Authoring RFIs
• Managing submittal logs
• Shop drawings
• Product data
• Samples
• Technical coordination
• Tracking approvals and resubmittals

Three-Phase Control

• Preparatory Meetings
• Initial Inspections
• Follow-Up Inspections

Manage Field Reporting

• QC Plans
• Daily QC Reports
• Deficiency logs
• Closeout documentation

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in construction project coordination, with a strong focus on government contracting
• USA Citizen
• Knowledge of federal contracting procedures (FAR, DFARS) and public works compliance
• Familiarity with prevailing wage, certified payroll, and other reporting requirements
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Procore, MS Project, or similar)
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred (but not required with equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 30 certification