Federal Design and Construction Project Manager

Facade Today; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation $130k–$160k

Employee stock ownership plan

Discretionary bonus

Health, dental, vision insurance

Pension/401(k) options

12+ holidays and generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BB&E is seeking a Federal Design and Construction Project Manager to support NAVFAC facilities design and construction in Norfolk, VA. The role covers MILCON and facilities maintenance from planning through post-occupancy, ensuring scope, budget, and schedule align with Navy/DoD standards.

The candidate will coordinate with NAVFAC teams, manage budgets and schedules, and review A/E submittals while maintaining compliance with DoD guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of professional project management experience supporting facilities design and construction, including federal project experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field is required.
• NAVFAC experience strongly preferred and DoD/Navy standards knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, design, and procurement phases of Navy/MARFAC facilities construction, MILCON, MCON, and FS RMDF projects.
• Oversee scope, budget, and schedule from design through post-construction occupancy.
• Administer construction contracts, process RFIs, review submittals, and negotiate changes.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Schedule management

Contract administration

Communication

MS Office

PMP preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/construction management

PE license preferred

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Project

CAD tools

Job description

BB&E is a full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.

Position Summary

BB&E is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and technically accomplished Federal Design and Construction Project Manager to join our team supporting facilities design and construction projects for NAVFAC in Norfolk, VA. Directly integrated into NAVFAC client teams, this individual will manage the full lifecycle of military construction (MILCON) and facility maintenance projects, from preliminary planning, design, and construction through post-occupancy, ensuring that project scope, budget, schedule, and construction contracts are delivered to Navy and DoD standards.

This position is based in Norfolk, VA.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, design, and procurement phases of construction, repair, and alteration (R&A) projects for Navy and Marine Corps facilities throughout the NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic AOR, including MILCON, MCON, special projects, and Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (FSRM).
• Oversee project scope, budget, and schedule from preliminary design through construction completion and post-construction occupancy.
• Administer construction contracts, including processing Requests for Information (RFIs), reviewing submittals, and negotiating contract modifications.
• Review architectural/engineering (A/E) design submittals and construction work to ensure compliance with NAVFAC, DoD, and OSHA standards.
• Coordinate and partner with NAVFAC Designer teams and Design Manager to enable projects through design phases and Construction Managers throughout the Post Award Construction Services (PCAS).
• Develop budget estimates, track project costs, and validate contractor progress payments.
• Maintain project schedules and report status, risks, and milestones to NAVFAC stakeholders and leadership.
• Serve as the primary liaison among commercial A/E firms, supported Navy commands, and other government agencies and Navy customers.
• Conduct site visits as required in support of assigned project work including design workshops, pre-construction/ partnering meetings and other critical project meetings.
• Travel up to 10% of the time

• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a Confidential (T1) security clearance and NACI/CAC is required.
• Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of DoD and Navy guides, specifications, criteria, and policy; industry codes and standards; government funding structures and standard practices related to facilities design and construction.
• Knowledge of construction contract administration, including RFIs, submittals, modifications, and progress payment validation.
• Ability to produce results of analysis in writing, consolidate findings of others, and evaluate recommendations; ability to make oral presentations of proposed designs and results of studies. This experience is strongly preferred.
• Software: Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint; knowledge and experience with project management and scheduling software, and other applicable DoD computer systems and software used by the Command.

Experience & Education

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional project management experience supporting facilities design and construction, including direct federal project experience, is required. Previous experience supporting federal clients, specifically NAVFAC, is strongly preferred.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field is required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, crouch, and remain in a stationary seated position for at least 60% of the time.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computer, copy machine, phone, etc.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Capable of lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to see details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Ability to understand the speech of another person, speak clearly so listeners can understand, and talk or hear both in person and by telephone.

• Competitive compensation packages - $130,000 - $160,000 annually. This range represents good-faith compensation for the position at the time of posting. Individual compensation is determined based on several factors, including job responsibilities, relevant experience, education, certifications, technical skills, security clearance status, geographic location, market conditions, internal equity, and contract-specific requirements.
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
• Discretionary bonus
• *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
• *Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• *Employer provided Life insurance
• *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
• *Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Employee referral program
• Financial wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance discount

*Applies only to full-time employees

BB&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affiantive Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

BB&E supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on several factors, including job responsibilities, relevant experience, education, certifications, technical skills, security clearance status, geographic location, market conditions, internal equity, and contract-specific requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.