Federal Construction Project Manager

Jobot; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonuses

Vehicle allowance

Premium health coverage

Job summary

Jobot seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead federal and public works construction from preconstruction through closeout. Based in Burlingame, CA, you will oversee budgets, schedules, and agency coordination (USACE/VA) on funded federal projects with a mission-driven team.

Requirements include 5+ years as a GC PM in public works, familiarity with FAR, and a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering. Competitive benefits and growth await.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a commercial or public works GC Project Manager.
• Strong familiarity with public agency protocols (FAR).
• Background in design-build construction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full project lifecycles including budgeting, scheduling, federal compliance (FAR), subcontractor buyout, and owner relations.
• Manage occupied-facility constraints and coordinate closely with agency representatives (USACE/VA).

Skills

Public works project management

Agency compliance

Budgeting and scheduling

Education

Construction Management degree

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Lead high-impact federal and public works infrastructure projects from preconstruction through closeout with an elite, mission-driven team that values execution over bureaucracy.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Don Seawall.

Salary: $110,000 - $160,000 per year.

A bit about us:

We are a premier, service-disabled veteran-owned general contractor specializing exclusively in federal, institutional, and public works construction. With a reputation for delivering complex, high-security renovations and infrastructure upgrades for agencies like the VA, DOD, and NASA, we combine the sophisticated project management of a large firm with the agile, relationship-driven culture of a boutique builder.

Why join us?

• Recession-Proof Backlog: Build your career on fully funded, long-term federal contracts that provide unmatched job stability.
• Mission-Driven Culture: Work alongside a disciplined, collaborative team that treats construction as a mission, not just a job.
• True Ownership: Enjoy autonomous project execution without the corporate red tape—if you perform, you advance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive base salary, performance bonuses, vehicle allowance, and premium health coverage.

Job Details

Responsibilities: Oversee full project lifecycles including budgeting, scheduling, federal compliance (FAR), subcontractor buyout, and owner relations; manage occupied-facility constraints and coordinate closely with agency representatives (USACE/VA).

Qualifications: 5+ years of experience as a commercial or public works GC Project Manager; strong familiarity with public agency protocols; background in design-build construction a plus; degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering is a plus.

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