Federal Construction Lead - On-Site, 100% Travel

CDM Smith; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a seasoned Project Manager for Federal construction initiatives, based in Mount Pleasant, SC. The role directs all project phases, coordinates contractors and on-site teams, and serves as primary liaison with government clients to ensure scope, schedule, and budget adherence.

You will review drawings and reports, manage safety, environmental, and quality standards, and mentor junior staff while delivering compliant, timely results for complex federal programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent experience.
• 8 years of relevant experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience with large Federal construction projects preferred.
• Familiarity with FAR, safety standards and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage all phases of Federal construction projects.
• Coordinate activities of contractors, subcontractors, and on-site personnel.
• Serve as primary liaison between government client, stakeholders and contractors.
• Review construction documents, safety plans, QC plans, specs and RFIs.
• Lead pre-construction conferences, design meetings, and site inspections.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Track performance metrics, analyze variances, implement corrective actions.
• Mentor junior staff and promote adherence to best practices.
• Prepare comprehensive project documentation for federal agencies.

Skills

US citizenship

Background check

Field work

Construction drawings

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a seasoned Project Manager for Federal construction initiatives, based in Mount Pleasant, SC. The role directs all project phases, coordinates contractors and on-site teams, and serves as primary liaison with government clients to ensure scope, schedule, and budget adherence.

You will review drawings and reports, manage safety, environmental, and quality standards, and mentor junior staff while delivering compliant, timely results for complex federal programs.