Federal Construction Project Manager- Kansas City, MO

onsiteconstructionllc; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan with 4% match

Paid time off and federal holidays

Vehicle allowance

Education and professional development

Job summary

Onsite Construction Group, LLC is seeking a Federal Project Manager to lead federal construction programs from pre-construction through closeout. This role requires expertise in managing U.S.

government contracts, ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to meet project goals. The position emphasizes strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to obtain federal clearance if required and to manage project schedules, costs, and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction or related field.
• 5–10 years of federal/military construction project management experience.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and federal contracting requirements.
• Proficiency with PM software: Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam.
• Ability to obtain federal security clearance and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of federal construction projects from planning to closeout.
• Serve as primary contact with contracting officers, clients and subs.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents, FAR/DFARS and safety standards.
• Prepare schedules, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Manage cost control, risk, and progress reporting.
• Lead LEAN construction initiatives and project meetings.
• Collaborate with QA/QC, safety, and field teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Background check

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Onsite Construction Group, LLC

Job Opening: Federal Project Manager – Construction

Location: Kansas City, MO
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: Operations Manager
Salary Range: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain federal security clearance (if required by project)

About the Company

Onsite Construction Company is a leading general contractor specializing in federal, commercial, and institutional construction projects across the United States. We are committed to delivering high-quality, compliant, and on-time results for our clients while maintaining the highest safety and performance standards. We are a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in General Contracting for Healthcare, Civil, and Mission Critical construction services.

Position Overview

The Federal Project Manager (Construction) will oversee all aspects of assigned federal construction projects, from pre-construction through closeout. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience managing U.S. government construction contracts, ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of federal construction projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and execution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with federal contracting officers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Ensure full compliance with all contract documents, FAR, DFARS, and applicable federal labor and safety standards.
• Prepare and review project schedules (CPM), submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Oversee cost control, risk management, and progress reporting.
• Manage LEAN construction principles
• Lead project meetings and provide timely communication on project status to all stakeholders.
• Collaborate with quality control, safety, and field teams to ensure project excellence.
• Manage project closeout, including as-builts, warranties, and final documentation.
• Some traveling may be required.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience managing federal or military construction projects.
• Proven knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and federal contracting requirements.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Procore, MS Project, and Bluebeam).
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to obtain federal security clearance if required.
• Must be able to pass background check and 9 panel drug screen.

Preferred

• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, or LEED AP.
• Experience with USACE, NAVFAC, GSA, or VA projects.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with 4% company match
• Paid time off and federal holidays
• Vehicle allowance
• Continuing education and professional development support

ONSITE WILL NOT CONSIDER APPLICANTS FROM RECRUITERS