Federal Construction Program Manager

CDM Smith; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 76,440 - 159,432; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Federal Construction Manager to plan, direct, and manage all phases of government construction projects, ensuring scope, budget, and schedule adherence, and leading on-site teams. You will coordinate contractors, review safety and QC plans, drawings, submittals, and reports to ensure FAR compliance and high-quality delivery; travel up to 100% may be required.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s, 8 years federal experience, and CCM/PMP or equivalent, with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 8 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.

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 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.
• Track project performance metrics, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant project delivery.
• Mentor and train junior staff, fostering technical growth and promoting adherence to company and industry best practices in construction management.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including daily reports, progress updates, and official correspondence for submission to federal agencies.
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety across all project sites, ensuring compliance with OSHA, USACE, and agency-specific safety standards.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned to support successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical writing

Reading plans & specs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Equivalent experience in lieu of degree

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Federal Construction Manager to plan, direct, and manage all phases of government construction projects, ensuring scope, budget, and schedule adherence, and leading on-site teams. You will coordinate contractors, review safety and QC plans, drawings, submittals, and reports to ensure FAR compliance and high-quality delivery; travel up to 100% may be required.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s, 8 years federal experience, and CCM/PMP or equivalent, with strong leadership and