Construction Project Manager (TS Cleared) with Security Clearance

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability and Short-Term DI

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is hiring a senior construction project manager for federal and commercial facilities in the Washington, DC area. You will lead on-site construction, space reconfiguration, and project management across diverse projects, coordinating with GSA and A&E firms to meet mission needs.

A bachelor’s in architecture/engineering/construction management is required, with TS eligibility for clearance considered. Competitive benefits and a background check are part of employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial/government facility construction PM.
• Experience interfacing with GSA, A&E firms, suppliers, and trades.
• Understanding of construction methodology and scheduling.
• Experience developing government project cost estimates and tracking funding.
• Ability to develop project schedules in MS Project or Primavera.
• Ability to lead construction activities and run progress meetings.
• Experience on projects with systems furniture and secure spaces (SCIF).
• Ability to pass suitability background and obtain TS clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of projects and address challenges.
• Oversee space acquisition, budgeting, scheduling, and cost control.
• Direct construction activities and progress meetings.
• Coordinate project administration, program management, and logistics.
• Ensure upkeep and general management of client facilities.

Skills

GSA interfacing

A&E coordination

Scheduling

MS Project/Primavera

AutoCAD familiarity

Construction management

Building trades coordination

Security clearance (TS/SCI eligibility

Independent/work under pressure

Portfolio/contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P3-P6

AutoCAD

Job description

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies-making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector. The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success. Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.

Market Offerings

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management & Engineering
• Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
• Mission Support
• Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency

Technology Solutions Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact. Responsibilities include providing the federal client with professional on‑site construction, facility, and project management services across a variety of small to large-scale construction projects. Projects may include space upgrades or modification/reconfiguration of spaces to meet the mission needs of clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively manage an assigned portfolio of projects while addressing challenges
• Space acquisition, budgeting and cost management, scheduling, estimating,
• Construction, space reconfiguration, tenant outfitting
• project administration, program management, logistics, furniture
• Building upkeep and general management of client facilities

Required Experience & Skills

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in commercial/government facility construction project management
• interfacing with GSA, A&E firms, building suppliers, and construction trades
• Understanding of construction methodology and scheduling
• Experience developing government project cost estimates and tracking funding
• Ability to develop project schedules in MS Project and/or Primavera P3-P6
• Ability to direct facility construction activities and run construction progress meetings
• Ability to electronically review, store, and print AutoCAD documents
• Experience on commercial/government projects that included a large percentage of systems furniture
• Ability to pass a 'suitability' background investigation and ability to gain a MINIMUM OF TOP SECRET CLEARANCES (with eligibility for SCI access) required

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Registered PE, PMP, and/or RA
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience managing complex new construction or major renovation commercial/government building projects with experience managing simultaneous construction and/or building projects
• Ability to work independently, in groups, and in a stressful environment
• Familiarity with design/construction of secure (SCIF) spaces is preferred, but not required

Required Education

• An architecture, engineering, or construction management bachelor's degree (civil, mechanical, electrical or architectural, etc) from an accredited University recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.