Federal Construction Project Manager

CDM Smith; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 76,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a senior professional to lead federal construction projects in the United States. You will manage all phases from planning to closeout, coordinating contractors and on-site teams to meet scope, budget, and schedule while ensuring safety and compliance with FAR and agency standards.

You will act as the primary liaison between the federal client’s construction branch and project stakeholders, reviewing design docs, progress, and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; equivalent experience considered.
• 8 years of federal construction experience.
• Willing to travel 100% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage all phases of Federal construction projects according to scope, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, and on-site personnel to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
• Serve as liaison between federal client’s construction branch, stakeholders, and contractors.
• Review documents, safety plans, QC plans, designs, specs, RFIs, and reports for FAR alignment.
• Lead pre-construction conferences, meetings, inspections, and closeout activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Track performance metrics, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Mentor junior staff and promote best practices in construction management.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation for submission to federal agencies.
• Promote safety culture across sites and ensure OSHA and agency standards.

Skills

US Citizenship

Federal regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Field work ability

Reading construction codes

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a senior professional to lead federal construction projects in the United States. You will manage all phases from planning to closeout, coordinating contractors and on-site teams to meet scope, budget, and schedule while ensuring safety and compliance with FAR and agency standards.

You will act as the primary liaison between the federal client’s construction branch and project stakeholders, reviewing design docs, progress, and quality.