Federal Construction Assistant Project Manager - Kansas City, MO

Onsite Construction Group LLC; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

PTO

Training reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Onsite Construction Group LLC in Kansas City, MO seeks a Federal Construction Assistant Project Manager to assist the Project Manager across pre-construction through closeout on federal projects. You will coordinate schedules, budgets, documentation, and compliance per FAR/DFARS while supporting field teams and subcontractors.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in federal construction coordination, familiarity with Procore, MS Project, and Bluebeam, and the ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in construction project coordination or management (federal project experience preferred).
• Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and other federal construction regulations.
• Proficiency in Procore, MS Project and Bluebeam.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain federal security clearance, if required.
• Background check and 9-panel drug screen are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in planning, scheduling, and managing project execution.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and field staff to ensure compliance with specifications and project timelines.
• Prepare and track submittals, RFIs, change orders, and meeting minutes.
• Support cost control, budgeting, and procurement processes.
• Maintain detailed project documentation and reporting per FAR/DFARS and client requirements.
• Participate in quality control, safety compliance, and site inspections.
• Communicate regularly with federal clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Assist with project closeout procedures, including punch lists, as-builts, and warranties.
• Some travel may be required

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Background check clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Onsite Construction Group, LLC

Job Opening: Federal Construction Assistant Project Manager

Location: Kansas City, MO
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: Federal Project Manager / Director of Federal Programs
Salary Range: Competitive, based on experience
Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain federal security clearance (as required by project)

About the Company

Onsite Construction Group is a trusted federal and commercial construction contractor specializing in design-build and bid-build projects nationwide. Our mission is to deliver quality, safety, and innovation on every project we undertake—supporting critical federal infrastructure with integrity and precision.

Position Overview

The Federal Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the Project Manager in all phases of federal construction projects, from pre-construction to final closeout. The APM will help coordinate schedules, budgets, documentation, and compliance requirements under federal contracting standards.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated construction professional to gain experience in federal project delivery and grow into a leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist the Project Manager in planning, scheduling, and managing project execution.
2. Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and field staff to ensure compliance with specifications and project timelines.
3. Prepare and track submittals, RFIs, change orders, and meeting minutes.
4. Support cost control, budgeting, and procurement processes.
5. Maintain detailed project documentation and reporting per FAR/DFARS and client requirements.
6. Participate in quality control, safety compliance, and site inspections.
7. Communicate regularly with federal clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
8. Assist with project closeout procedures, including punch lists, as-builts, and warranties.
9. Some travel may be required

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field or working towards degree are encouraged to apply.
2. Minimum 2–5 years of experience in construction project coordination or management (federal project experience preferred).
3. Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and other federal construction regulations.
4. Proficiency in project management tools such as Procore, MS Project, and Bluebeam.
5. Excellent organizational and communication skills.
6. Ability to obtain and maintain federal security clearance, if required.
7. Must be able to pass a background check and 9 panel drug screen.

Preferred:

1. Experience working with USACE, NAVFAC, GSA, or VA contracts.
2. OSHA 30-Hour certification.
3. Working knowledge of design-build and quality control processes.
4. Professional certifications such as EIT, PMP, QAQC and/or CCM are a plus.

Benefits

1. Competitive salary and annual performance incentives
2. Health, dental, and vision insurance
3. 401(k) with company match
4. Paid holidays and PTO
5. Training, certification reimbursement, and professional development opportunities

Onsite Construction Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ONSITE WILL NOT CONSIDER APPLICANTS FROM RECRUITERS