Federal Construction Project Lead

West Point Contractors; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Performance-based bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance -

100% premiums paid by the company for

401(k) plan with matching

Paid vacation, sick, and family leave

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

West Point Contractors is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead federal construction projects across the West Coast, with 25%+ travel. You will direct scope, schedule, cost control, and financial outcomes, coordinating teams to deliver safe, on-time, and profitable results on complex projects.

The ideal candidate has extensive federal project experience, strong contract administration, and the ability to manage field coordination, subcontractors, and documentation in regulated

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in construction management.
• Experience on federal or public works projects (FAA, USACE, NAVFAC, USAF, or US Army Corps of Engineers) preferred.
• Experience with structural steel buildings, asphalt paving, sitework, utilities, and MEPs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication between stakeholders and project teams.
• Monitor resources and daily operations.
• Monitor costs to ensure profitability, margins, and financial performance.
• Forecast project revenue and costs to ensure profitability goals are met.
• Run projects at profitability levels that meet or exceed margins.
• Coordinate with estimators and project controls to establish budgets.
• Develop comprehensive project start‑up plans and lead kickoff meetings.
• Create and maintain an environment of dynamic communication for safe, profitable execution.
• Ensure proper job controls including cost tracking, revenue, scheduling, and document management.
• Establish and maintain relationships with owners, vendors, partners, and subcontractors.
• Prepare accurate project reports for continuous performance improvement.
• Build, lead, and manage diverse project teams.
• Schedule personnel; ensure team members are effective and safe.
• Budget and track costs; manage costs tied to project scope.
• Develop project budgets and estimates for contract changes.
• Assemble project contracts and negotiate buyout during contracting.
• Schedule suppliers, equipment, and materials; manage mobilization/demobilization.
• Verify contract compliance and maintain document controls.
• Work independently and collaboratively.
• Develop and implement department procedures for companywide use.
• Promote safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

BuilderTrend

Primavera P6

Job description

West Point Contractors is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead federal construction projects across the West Coast, with 25%+ travel. You will direct scope, schedule, cost control, and financial outcomes, coordinating teams to deliver safe, on-time, and profitable results on complex projects.

The ideal candidate has extensive federal project experience, strong contract administration, and the ability to manage field coordination, subcontractors, and documentation in regulated