Construction Project Manager 1 (FSG)

ISI Professional Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ISI Professional Services is seeking a junior project manager to support a DoD client with in-house construction projects up to $500k. The role emphasizes project coordination, data analysis, and construction management support across a larger program.

You will work with senior managers and contractor teams, communicating clearly and taking ownership of tasks. The position values teamwork, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and within a team to deliver timely, accurate

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management with 3+ years CM experience, or 10 years related technical experience with subject matter expertise.
• U.S. Citizenship required and ability to pass Public Trust clearance (HSPD-12).
• Strong communication and ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Government with site evaluations, surveys, and pre-bid activities.
• Support development of technical requirements, scopes, cost estimates, and schedules for A/E services.
• Act as liaison between construction teams and clients to ensure clear communication.
• Track construction progress, submittals, permits, file organization, and purchase requests.
• Schedule and participate in weekly and monthly progress meetings to assess baselines and risk.
• Independently gather data from other managers or clients and submit on time.
• Maintain construction administration data in Excel and web-based tools for leadership.
• Prepare and present status reports and technical briefs for government leadership.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

10 years construction-related technical experience (if no degree)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Supports the Government’s tracking of construction progress, submittals, permit applications, organization of files, and purchase requests.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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 OR If 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.
• Must be able to pass and maintain a Public Trust clearance (HSPD-12 fingerprint 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 ar