Construction Project Manager 2 (EAD)

ISI Professional Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ISI Professional Services is seeking an experienced project manager with construction expertise to provide Owner's Representative construction management services to a DoD client. The Project Manager Level II will oversee 2–3 ongoing construction projects valued from $1M to $10M each, supporting a larger program.

The role requires clear communication, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team; responsibilities include scheduling, risk assessment, and preparing

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management with 5–7+ years of construction experience.
• ACTIVE General Contractor license with 15+ years of construction experience.
• Pentagon Washington Headquarters Services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of 2–3 ongoing construction projects valued from $1M to $10M each.
• Assist Government with site evaluations, field surveys, and code compliance.
• Support development of technical requirements, scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules for A/E services.
• Track construction progress, submittals, permits, invoicing as part of a larger team.
• Lead weekly and monthly progress meetings; evaluate schedule risk and baseline deviations.
• Maintain construction admin data in Excel and web-based tools for leadership briefing.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

BS in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Job description

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 an experienced project manager with expertise in the construction industry to provide Owner's Representative construction management services to a DoD client. The Project Manager Level II will work to support a DOD client looking to manage $300M+ in ongoing construction projects 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.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of 2 to 3 ongoing construction projects valued from $1M to $10M each.
• Proactively 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.
• Proactively 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.
• Proactively supports the Government’s tracking of construction progress, submittals, permit applications, organization of files, and invoicing as part of a larger team.
• Independently schedules, leads, 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.
• Develops and tracks progress of project lifecycle milestone schedules and Government activities to insure timely delivery of the Government construction program. Assesses schedule risk and recommends mitigation strategies.
• 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. Regularly briefs senior leadership.

Preferred: Pentagon Washington Headquarters Services experience is highly sought after.

Required:

BS in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management with 5-7+ years of construction experience

or

An ACTIVE General Contractor/Construction Trades license with 15+ years of construction experience.

Physical Requirements:

• 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

To view ISI Professional Services' Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) statement, please visit: https://www.isiwdc.com/careers/eeo-policy-statement/