Federal Construction Manager: Lead Major Projects (Travel)

CDM Smith; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 76,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a seasoned Construction Manager to lead Federal construction projects, ensuring delivery in line with scope, budget, and schedule. You will coordinate contractors, manage on-site teams, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across the project lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience, with travel up to 100%, and the ability to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Able to pass a federal background check.
• Ability to work in the field which can include long periods of standing, walking or sitting.
• Ability to read and interpret construction codes, plans, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage all phases of Federal construction projects to ensure successful execution in accordance with project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Oversee and coordinate the activities of contractors, subcontractors, and on-site personnel to maintain quality, safety, and compliance with contractual and technical requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Federal government client’s construction branch, project stakeholders, and contractors, maintaining effective communication and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and evaluate construction documents, including safety plans, QC plans, design drawings, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and technical reports, ensuring alignment with FAR, client-specific design standards, and applicable codes.
• Lead and participate in pre-construction conferences, design and progress meetings, on-site inspections, and project closeout activities, including development and management of punch lists.
• Ensure that all construction activities are executed in accordance with federal safety, environmental, and quality standards, including agency-specific requirements.

Skills

US citizenship

Background check

Field work

Read construction codes

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a seasoned Construction Manager to lead Federal construction projects, ensuring delivery in line with scope, budget, and schedule. You will coordinate contractors, manage on-site teams, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across the project lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience, with travel up to 100%, and the ability to mentor junior staff.