Federal Construction PM: Multi-Trade Projects & Buyout Lead

ForUs Contracting Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ForUs Contracting, Inc. (FCI) in McLean, VA, seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to take ownership from award through final closeout on federal projects.

You will plan work, procure buyouts, manage subs, control cost and schedule, and deliver complex government construction programs. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in construction management, proven multi-trade oversight, and strong procurement expertise, with DoD/NAVFAC/USACE experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressively responsible construction management/project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing multi-trade construction projects.
• Strong subcontractor procurement and buyout experience is essential.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, estimates, schedules, and construction contracts.
• Strong understanding of construction cost control, forecasting, change management, and scheduling.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with construction project management platforms and Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline preferred; substantial relevant construction experience may substitute.
• Federal construction experience is strongly preferred with DoD, NAVFAC, USACE, VA, GSA, DOL experience valuable.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal construction projects from award through closeout.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, estimates, and contract requirements.
• Develop project execution and procurement strategies.
• Prepare subcontractor bid packages, solicit and level proposals, negotiate scope and pricing, and make subcontractor recommendations.
• Manage subcontractors and vendors across multiple construction trades.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, procurement logs, and change management.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation with Project Coordinator and field teams.
• Lead project kickoff, subcontractor, owner, and progress meetings.
• Coordinate with Superintendents, QC, Safety, design professionals, subcontractors, and Government representatives.
• Identify scope gaps, constructability issues, schedule risks, and cost exposure before they become project problems.
• Manage multiple concurrent construction projects.
• Maintain accountability for project financial performance, schedule, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Support estimating and preconstruction on new projects when required.
• Drive projects through punch list, commissioning, turnover, and final closeout.

Skills

Multi-trade projects

Subcontractor buyout

Reading drawings

Cost control

Schedule management

Negotiation

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ForUs Contracting, Inc. (FCI) in McLean, VA, seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to take ownership from award through final closeout on federal projects.

You will plan work, procure buyouts, manage subs, control cost and schedule, and deliver complex government construction programs. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in construction management, proven multi-trade oversight, and strong procurement expertise, with DoD/NAVFAC/USACE experience highly valued.