Construction Project Manager - Western United States

West Point Contractors; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Excellent benefits

Paid vacation and leave

Job summary

West Point Contractors is seeking a Project Manager to lead federal construction projects, directing schedule performance, cost control, and profitability. Travel 25%+ is expected, coordinating with owners, vendors, and subcontractors on complex work.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in construction management and experience on FAA, USACE, NAVFAC, or US Army projects, with a Bachelor's degree in a related field and strong safety, reporting, and contract administration skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in a construction management environment.
• Experience on federal or public works projects (FAA, USACE, NAVFAC, USAF, or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers).
• Strong knowledge of schedules, budgets, safety, reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication between stakeholders and project teams.
• Monitor resources and daily operations, ensuring profitability.
• Develop startup plans and lead successful kickoff meetings.
• Create and maintain budgets, estimates for contract changes.
• Ensure contract compliance and maintain document controls.
• Lead diverse project teams and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Project management

Federal contracting

Budget & cost control

Schedule management

Leadership

CPM scheduling

Team coordination

Contract administration

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

BuilderTrend

Job description

West Point Contractors is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead the successful execution of varied federal construction projects across the West Coast. This role carries full responsibility for project direction, schedule performance, cost control, and overall financial outcomes. Travel of 25%+ is expected.

We are looking for a seasoned professional with proven experience delivering Federal Government projects, ideally within all construction aspects. Proven ability to coordinate project teams, schedules, budgets and resources to ensure projects are completed safety, on time, and within budget. The ideal candidate brings strong command of contract administration, field coordination, subcontractor management, and compliance requirements specific to federal work (including safety, reporting, and documentation standards).

This is an opportunity to join a high-accountability team where leadership, operational precision, and disciplined financial management directly impact project success and company growth. If you thrive in fast-paced, highly regulated environments and understand the technical and logistical demands of heavy civil paving work, we want to connect with you.

About the Company

West Point is a federal construction contractor employing a dedicated staff of professionals working at offices and installations throughout the United States. With divisions in both horizontal and vertical construction, West Point provides a wide range of construction services. A client-focused company with an employee-centered culture, West Point values quality, accuracy, integrity, and positivity -creating an environment where employees can achieve career goals and take pride in the projects we build.

What Makes West Point Unique?

• Boutique-style firm where motivated individuals can advance quickly
• Highly competitive salaries
• Performance-based bonuses
• "Large company-style" comprehensive benefits + health package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance - 100% of premiums paid by the company for employees and dependents
• Additional benefits available (FSA, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, etc.)
• 401(k) plan with matching program
• Paid vacation, sick, and family leave.
• Flexible work schedule as position allows

Project Manager Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication between key stakeholders and project teams
• Monitor and report resources and daily operations
• Monitor costs to ensure profitability, margins, and expected financial performance
• Perform accurate project revenue and cost financial forecasting to ensure corporate profitability goals are met
• Run projects at profitability levels that meet or exceed expected margins
• Coordinate with estimators and project controls to establish budgets
• Develop comprehensive project start-up plans and lead successful kickoff meetings
• Create and maintain an environment of dynamic communication to ensure efficient, safe, and profitable work execution
• Ensure proper job controls including cost tracking, revenue, scheduling, and document management
• Establish and maintain relationships with owners, vendors, partners, and subcontractors, ensuring excellent customer service and long-term partnerships
• Prepare accurate project reports for continuous performance improvement
• Build, lead, and manage diverse project teams
• Schedule appropriate personnel; ensure team members are working effectively and safely
• Budget and track costs; keep accurate expense records tied to project scope
• Develop project budgets and estimates for contract changes
• Assemble project contracts and negotiate buyout during contracting
• Schedule suppliers, equipment, and materials; manage mobilization and demobilization
• Verify contract compliance and maintain document controls
• Work independently and collaboratively
• Develop, establish, and implement department-related procedures for companywide use
• Comply with, support, and promote corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field is required. Specific work experience may be substituted for a degree.

Work Experience

• 7+ years of progressive experience in a construction management environment
• Required experience on federal or public works projects-particularly FAA, USACE, NAVFAC, USAF, or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Experience with structural steel buildings, asphalt paving, sitework, utilities, and MEP's preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of construction, tenant improvements, repairs/alterations, civil work, and utilities
• Ability to work in a high-production environment
• Demonstrated decision-making skills
• Excellent leadership, supervisory, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Familiarity with BuilderTrend or other construction software preferred
• Experience & proficiency with CPM project scheduling such as Primavera P6.

Additional Information

• Job Type: Full-time
• Travel required
• Preference given to candidates residing in a HUBZone-designated area
• This is not a remote position; relocation assistance not anticipated.

Successful candidates must be able to obtain clearance to Federal project sites. This includes, but is not limited to: Department of Defense (Air Force, Navy, Army), Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Veteran Affairs, United States Army Corp. of Engineers, Mission & Installation Contracting Command, Federal Bureau of Prisons. These clearances include entry level background checks can also include, fingerprinting, proof of citizenship, declaration for federal employment, tuberculosis testing, and credit checks. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the ability to obtain installation access, it is a condition of the position.