Federal Construction Project Manager

Terra Constructs; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Terra Constructs in the United States seeks a Federal Construction Project Manager to lead government projects from buyout through completion, coordinating clients, schedules, subcontractors, and contract administration.

The role requires strong CPM scheduling proficiency, documentation discipline, and the ability to manage risks and field teams while maintaining safety and compliance across project phases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PM experience on government construction projects.
• 3-5 years of field construction as tradesperson/foreman or similar.
• Knowledge of federal construction practices, contract admin, safety.
• Experience creating CPM schedules with Primavera/SureTrak/MS Project.
• Ability to prepare subcontractor scopes and change orders.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal construction projects from buyout to delivery consistent with schedules, budgets, and standards.
• Serve as primary client liaison, maintaining relationships and coordinating communications.
• Lead buyout activities: scopes, subcontractor participation, and agreements.
• Coordinate superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain CPM schedules using accepted software.
• Prepare SOVs and track progress, costs, and performance.
• Manage submittals and RFIs with timely reviews and resolutions.
• Attend meetings to coordinate execution and address needs.
• Prepare detailed change orders and support negotiations.
• Maintain contract documentation and project records.
• Identify risks with field teams and ensure safe project delivery.
• Conduct site visits and monitor field conditions and quality.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Documentation

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera

SureTrak

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Federal Construction Project Manager

The Federal Construction Project Manager is responsible for managing federal construction projects from buyout through completion, including client coordination, scheduling, subcontractor management, contract administration, and project documentation. This position plays a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract requirements while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and field teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage federal construction projects from buyout through project delivery, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, schedules, budgets, and company standards.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and coordinating project communication and issue resolution.
• Lead project buyout activities, including preparing subcontractor scopes of work, soliciting subcontractor participation, and coordinating subcontractor agreements.
• Coordinate and manage project superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling practices.
• Prepare schedules of values (SOVs) and track project progress, costs, and performance using construction management software.
• Manage project submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs), ensuring timely review, documentation, and resolution.
• Participate in production, progress, and quality control meetings to coordinate project execution and address project needs.
• Prepare detailed change order estimates and proposals and support negotiations and resolution of contract changes and related issues.
• Maintain accurate and complete contract documentation, project correspondence, records, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with field teams to identify project risks, resolve issues, and support successful project delivery.
• Conduct regular project site visits and maintain awareness of field conditions, progress, quality, and safety requirements.
• Maintain and foster positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, government representatives, and business partners.
• Perform additional project management duties as assigned in support of the Federal Services team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience on government construction projects, preferably with project values ranging from $100,000 to $5 million.
• 3-5 years of practical field construction experience as a tradesperson, foreman, field engineer, superintendent, or in a related position on commercial or government construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of federal construction practices, procedures, contract administration, and safety requirements.
• Experience developing and maintaining Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules using Primavera, SureTrak, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling software.
• Ability to prepare subcontractor scopes of work, detailed change order estimates, and project proposals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and Adobe applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, subcontractors, and project requirements simultaneously.
• Ability to meet government access and security requirements for work on federal installations.
• Ability to travel to assigned project locations approximately 1-2 days per month.
• U.S. citizenship and successful completion of required drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field.
• Experience with the SBA 8(a) program and federal contracting environment.
• Experience using construction project management software.
• Experience managing federal infrastructure and vertical construction projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.