Federal Construction Project Manager

Weston Solutions; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with employer contributions

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Work/Life flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider is seeking a Project Manager based in Chester County, PA. The role involves leading project teams, managing project scope and budgets, and business development. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management and 5-10 years of experience, particularly in federal projects. This position offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, and 401K options.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience managing fixed-price construction projects.
• Expert knowledge of MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
• Proven experience leading diverse project teams.
• Ability to track costs, forecast ETC, manage profitability, and drive underruns.
• Proven ability to lead diverse, geographically dispersed project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proactive client engagement.
• Proficiency with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint; MS Project and/or Primavera P6.
• Willingness to travel across the U.S. (east focus) as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to execute complex projects.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget effectively.
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with key clients.
• Lead business development, client engagement, and proposal development.
• Foster strategic client relationships with DoD/USACE and vendors.
• Mentor and manage geographically dispersed teams; communicate proactively.

Skills

Project management

Federal project experience

Budget management

Business development

Team leadership

Communication skills

Team leadership

MS Office (Word/Excel/PP)

MS Project/Primavera P6

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, electrical engineering, or construction management

Certifications: PE / PMP / CCM (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

At Weston Solutions, Inc. you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions. Employee ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston has continued to evolve and adapt to our changing world as a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services for over sixty years. In both the public and private sectors our teams help identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues to help clients achieve a more sustainable future.

Location

West Chester, PA

Key Responsibilities & Expected Outcomes

• Project Execution Leadership:
  • Assemble and lead high-performing, geographically dispersed project teams (internal staff, subcontractors).
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and quality to ensure Weston’s commitments and financial goals are met or exceeded.
  • Provide unwavering safety leadership on all managed projects.
  • Execute complex projects, ensuring timely and accurate communication, cost tracking, forecasting (Estimate to Complete), and reporting within Weston’s business processes.
  • Manage project changes effectively with both the client and the project team.
  • Ensure timely, accurate invoicing and proactive management of accounts receivable.
  • Guarantee compliance with Weston purchasing, subcontracting, and quality requirements.
• Business Development & Client Relationship Management:
  • Actively participates in and often lead business development activities, including client engagement, opportunity identification, capture strategy, and positioning Weston for critical sales.
  • Spearhead or significantly contribute to proposal development, including technical approach writing, estimating, costing, profitability planning, and subcontractor/vendor identification and scoping.
  • Cultivate and strengthen strategic relationships with key clients (DoD, USACE), subcontractors, and vendors to foster repeat business and generate new leads.
  • Leverage project execution success to showcase Weston's capabilities and build trust for future opportunities.
  • Represent Weston professionally to promote capabilities and build connections within the industry.
• Team & Stakeholder Management:
  • Build strong connections and foster collaborative relationships with major stakeholders.
  • Create a positive, high-quality work environment built on open communication and clearly defined expectations.
  • Proactively identify project issues, develop options, and implement corrective actions.
  • React effectively and collaboratively to changing project conditions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, electrical engineering, or construction management.
• Minimum of 5-10 years' experience managing fixed-price construction projects, with a strong emphasis on Federal Projects (DoD/USACE experience highly preferred).
• Experience managing project budgets of $10M+ gross.
• Ability to track costs, forecast accurately (ETC), manage project profitability (NIBT, margins), and drive project underruns.
• Demonstrated success in both managing federal construction projects and actively contributing to business development efforts, including client relationship building and proposal generation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse project teams (including geographically dispersed members) on projects of moderate size, scope, and complexity. Superior communication (written and verbal) and active listening skills.
• Expert knowledge of MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint; proficient in MS Project and/or Primavera P6.
• Ability to react effectively to changing conditions and travel as required to support project sites and client engagement throughout the U.S. (primarily Eastern US focus).

Preferred Experience

• Security clearance or ability to obtain TS clearance.
• Prior experience as a Contractor Quality Control Site Manager and Site Safety and Health Officer for Federal /DOD projects or the equivalent.
• Completed USACE Construction Quality Control Manager Certification and 40-Hr OSHA Training, or the ability to complete these in 3-months.
• Direct experience managing both fixed-price and cost-reimbursable DoD and/or USACE construction projects.
• Experience managing projects in the field with daily direct client interaction.
• Proficiency with RMS, Procore, or other construction management software.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions.
• Paid time off includes personal, holiday and parental.
• Life and disability plans.
• Critical illness and accident plans.
• Work/Life flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities.

Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.