Construction Project Manager 1 (FSG)

ISI Professional Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ISI Professional Services is seeking a junior project manager to provide project coordination and management services for a DoD client. The role supports in-house construction projects up to $500k, offering analytical, planning, design, and construction management support to assist the DoD client.

Must communicate clearly and work both independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate will work under more senior government project managers and fellow contractor project managers

Qualifications

• Requires 3+ years CM experience with a degree OR 10 years of construction-related technical experience with SME.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Government in site evaluations, field surveys, and code compliance checks.

Skills

Construction management experience

Education

BS in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

10 years construction-related technical experience with SME

Job description

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

About ISI Professional Services:

ISI Professional Services provides mission-critical expertise across a wide range of functional and operational areas. ISI brings over 30 years of experience providing tailored workforce and project management solutions across the U.S. we specialize in Program and Project Management, Construction Management, Real Estate Advisory, Acquisition Management, Logistics, Leadership Development, and more.

At ISI, our people are the heart of our success. We prioritize engagement, professional growth, and a strong culture to succeed together. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we are proud to support Veterans by creating opportunities for them to succeed.

Join ISI and be part of a team making a meaningful impact—delivering excellence and exceeding expectations every step of the way.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. The salary range represents a general guideline as ISI considers several factors when determining compensation to include but not limited to the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and market location of the position.

Position Summary:

ISI Professional Services is looking for a junior project manager to provide project coordination and management services to a DoD client. The project manager will work to support a DOD client looking to manage in-house construction projects each valued at no more than $500k of various sizes and complexity. The project manager will provide a wide range of analytical and planning, design, and construction management support services to assist the DOD client. The position will support more senior government project managers and fellow contractor project managers, who will work as part of a larger construction program. The ability to work as a team AND work independently are critical. ISI is seeking an individual who will be a clear communicator, takes initiative and embraces project ownership.

Responsibilities/Job Functions

• Assists the Government in conducting site evaluations, field surveys, and site visits to determine constructability and code compliance. Develops draft scopes of work, validation of requirements, and participates in pre-bid conferences.
• Supports the Government’s development of technical requirements, scopes of work, cost estimate analysis and schedules for A/E services, to include studies, reports, and drawings review.
• Serves as liaison between the construction teams and clients to ensure that their operational impacts caused by the construction operation are understood and to clearly set expectations resulting in clear communications.
• Supports the Government’s tracking of construction progress, submittals, permit applications, organization of files, and purchase requests.
• Schedules and participates in weekly project progress meetings and monthly program progress meetings to evaluate schedule progress, identify departures from the accepted baseline schedule, and evaluate risk to long-term project and program health.
• Has the ability to work independently to track down requirements and data from other project managers or clients in a professional manner with complete and on time submissions.
• The position maintains construction administration data in Excel, web based software and files to be aggregated and used as metrics and briefing tools for senior leadership.
• Regularly prepares and presents project status briefings, develops, and maintains performance matrixes, prepares well-written technical reports. Prepares written and oral reports to Government leadership and program managers.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management with 3+ years relevant CM experience ORIf you do not have an engineer, architecture or construction management degree, you must have 10 years of construction related specialized technical experience with clearly demonstrate detailed subject matter expertise in your field of specialty. Subject Matter Expertise could be demonstrated by 2 or more years of high-performance supporting WHS.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with at least 3 years of established residence in the US.
• Must be able to pass and maintain a Public Trust clearance (requirements government fingerprinting and background check).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pentagon WHS experience is highly sought after.
• Experience with the Pentagon, DoD, USACE, or NAVFAC is highly preferred.
• Experience working for a General Contractor is highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands required of this position described here are of those that must be met by the selected employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job daily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be required to occasionally move and lift 20-30 pounds.
• Must be able to climb, erect and maintain balance on a 30-40 pound ladder.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk up to 3 miles per day between buildings.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods
• Must be willing to work in external environments of rain, high heat and significant cold.
• Must be able navigate active construction sites containing uneven ground, debris, and active construction hazards such as sharp objects, electrical hazards, and potential fall hazards.
• Must be able to occasionally go into confined spaces and crawl
• This job operates in active construction environments and professional office environments.
• The position requires an eight (8)-hour workday performed between 0700 (7AM) and 1700 (5PM), Monday through Friday. employees are expected to arrive between 0700 (7AM) and 0800 (8AM). Employees cannot depart till after 1600 (4PM); limited flexibility in daily start and end times is available based on project demands