Federal Project Manager

Insight Global (United States); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Project Manager to support a top federal construction sub-contractor overseeing complex, high-dollar design-build projects from planning through completion in the Tucson, AZ area. You will ensure schedules, budgets and quality meet stringent federal requirements on national security infrastructure initiatives.

Responsibilities include managing MS Project schedules, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation, with collaboration across superintendents,

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of construction PM experience on large-scale projects.
• Experience with General Contractors or specialty subs (electrical, civil, steel, etc.).
• Experience overseeing self-perform work.
• Budget responsibility > $15 million.
• Federal construction project experience is a strong plus.
• Proficiency with MS Project scheduling and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using MS Project.
• Oversee budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate with superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, and federal stakeholders.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Use Bluebeam for drawing reviews and markups.
• Ensure compliance with federal requirements, safety standards, and quality controls.
• Support estimating and preconstruction as needed with HeavyBid/HeavyJob.
• Drive projects from preconstruction through closeout.

Skills

MS Project scheduling

Bluebeam

HeavyBid/HeavyJob

Budgeting & cost control

Stakeholder coordination

Self-perform management

Tools

MS Project

Bluebeam

HeavyBid/HeavyJob

Job description

Our client is seeking a Project Manager to support a top federal construction sub-contractor specializing in large-scale design-build projects. This individual will be responsible for overseeing complex, high-dollar projects from planning through completion, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects supporting national security initiatives across Texas and Arizona.

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using MS Project
• Oversee project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Coordinate with superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, and federal stakeholders
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Utilize Bluebeam for drawing review and markups
• Ensure compliance with federal requirements, safety standards, and quality controls
• Support estimating and preconstruction efforts as needed using HeavyBid/HeavyJob
• Drive projects from preconstruction through closeout

Must-Haves

• 5–8 + years of experience working as a construction Project Manager
• Experience working with a General Contractor or an Electrical, Civil, Steel, Mechanical, or Structural Subcontractor
• Must have experience overseeing self-perform work - any scope of trade works
• Experience managing projects valued over $15m in budget
• Federal construction project experience: CBP, USACE, NAVFAC, DoD, DHS, AF, city/state, municipal construction - Strong Plus
• Proficiency with MS Project (scheduling), bluebeam, or heavybid/heavyjob
• Experience managing project cost controls and financials

Plusses

• Design-Build project experience
• Experience supporting border, security, or infrastructure projects