Construction Project Manager - Federal Sector

Procon Consulting, LLC; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Procon seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to support a high-visibility federal program in Huntsville, AL. You will oversee project planning, design coordination, construction activities, and execution to ensure delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality parameters.

You will collaborate with government representatives, architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience managing complex projects, or 7+ years of relevant project management experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.
• Demonstrated experience developing project management plans, leading multidisciplinary teams of architects and engineers, and monitoring and reporting project progress.
• Strong customer service, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse organizations.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents, with a solid understanding of standard construction industry practices.
• CCM or PMP certification is preferred.
• Previous experience supporting new building construction projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive project management plans to support successful project execution.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Review design documents and proposed modifications to government facilities for compliance with project requirements.
• Oversee and coordinate project design and construction activities to ensure adherence to established objectives.
• Collaborate with field personnel to integrate project activities, resolve issues, and maintain project progress.
• Conduct construction inspections to verify compliance with approved designs, specifications, building codes, and quality standards.
• Prepare and submit weekly project status reports detailing progress, milestones, risks, and outstanding issues.
• Gather project requirements, develop scopes of work, conduct market research, and prepare sole-source justifications as needed.
• Review and approve shop drawings and construction submittals to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Conduct final inspections, review and approve punch-list items, and support successful project turnover.
• Maintain, track, and update contract change requests, ensuring proper documentation and coordination.
• Provide oversight throughout the project lifecycle to ensure successful delivery within established scope, budget, schedule, and quality requirements.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Team leadership

MS Office

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Construction drawing interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

7+ years PM experience in lieu of degree

CCM or PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office suite

Job description

Procon is a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering high‑impact projects across the U.S. and worldwide. An ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm for five consecutive years, we specialize in program management, project controls, commissioning, and technology—and offer an excellent platform to grow your career while shaping the future of the built environment.

Procon seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to support a high-visibility federal program providing construction management and technical oversight across a diverse portfolio of facilities and infrastructure projects in Hunstsville, AL. The selected candidate will oversee project planning, design coordination, construction activities, and project execution to ensure successful delivery within established scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements. This position requires collaboration with government representatives, architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to support mission-critical projects in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This is a long-term, on-site opportunity supporting a critical federal mission.

This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph required.

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience managing complex projects, or 7+ years of relevant project management experience in lieu of a degree.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

• Demonstrated experience developing project management plans, leading multidisciplinary teams of architects and engineers, and monitoring and reporting project progress.

• Strong customer service, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse organizations.

• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents, with a solid understanding of standard construction industry practices.

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

• Previous experience supporting new building construction projects is preferred.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and implement comprehensive project management plans to support successful project execution.

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

• Review design documents and proposed modifications to government facilities for compliance with project requirements.

• Oversee and coordinate project design and construction activities to ensure adherence to established objectives.

• Collaborate with field personnel to integrate project activities, resolve issues, and maintain project progress.

• Conduct construction inspections to verify compliance with approved designs, specifications, building codes, and quality standards.

• Prepare and submit weekly project status reports detailing progress, milestones, risks, and outstanding issues.

• Gather project requirements, develop scopes of work, conduct market research, and prepare sole-source justifications as needed.

• Review and approve shop drawings and construction submittals to ensure compliance with project specifications.

• Conduct final inspections, review and approve punch-list items, and support successful project turnover.

• Maintain, track, and update contract change requests, ensuring proper documentation and coordination.

• Provide oversight throughout the project lifecycle to ensure successful delivery within established scope, budget, schedule, and quality requirements.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular onsite presence in an active construction environment. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Walking and standing for extended periods while performing site observations and inspections.

• Navigating active construction areas, including stairs, uneven surfaces, temporary walkways, and varying elevations.

• Occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing as necessary to observe construction activities.

• Accessing mechanical, electrical, utility, process, and other construction areas as required.

• Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all applicable site safety requirements.

• Working in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to typical construction‑site conditions, including noise, dust, weather, and temperature fluctuations.

• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental insurance and 401(K) plan. Procon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.