Federal Program Manager (Construction)

Cornerstone General Contractors; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid holidays

PTO

Wellness stipend

Volunteer time

Job summary

Cornerstone General Contractors in Alaska seeks a Federal Program Manager to lead the federal construction program, align BD, operations and leadership, and deliver results across multiple projects. You’ll identify opportunities, strengthen agency relationships, and guide pursuit strategies while ensuring successful project delivery and program health.

Ideal candidates bring deep federal construction experience, strong relationships with agencies, and a track record of strategic leadership, risk

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience, including 7+ years leading complex federal construction projects.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with USACE, NAVFAC, DoD, FAA, VA, GSA, or other federal agencies.
• Support for capture planning, proposals, interviews, and client engagement in federal contracts.
• Managing federal projects from pursuit through closeout with strong performance metrics.
• Knowledge of federal contracting requirements, compliance, and delivery standards.

Responsibilities

• Grow the federal program by identifying opportunities and shaping pursuit strategies.
• Build lasting relationships with Contracting Officers and agency representatives.
• Support winning pursuits through capture planning and proposals.
• Monitor program performance, forecasts, backlog, and risks to drive improvements.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on market trends and strategic opportunities.

Skills

Federal construction experience

Leadership of complex programs

Relationship development with federal/

Tools

FAR/DFARS knowledge

CMMC/CUI awareness

Job description

FEDERAL PROJECT MANAGER – Grow the Program. Strengthen Relationships. Deliver Results.

More than managing federal projects. An opportunity to lead Cornerstone’s federal business.

Since 1993, Cornerstone has earned a reputation as a 100% Alaskan-owned, managed, and staffed contractor by delivering complex commercial construction projects while investing in the people who make them possible. We are seeking a Federal Program Manager who wants more than managing a single project.

This is an opportunity to help shape Cornerstone's federal construction program by identifying opportunities, strengthening agency relationships, supporting strategic pursuits, and ensuring our federal projects consistently deliver exceptional results.

If you're energized by building relationships, navigating the federal marketplace, and helping grow a business while supporting successful project delivery, we'd like to meet you.

Why This Role Matters

Federal construction is one of Cornerstone's most important strategic growth markets. Success requires more than delivering individual projects; it requires understanding where opportunities exist, developing trusted agency relationships, supporting winning pursuit strategies, and ensuring our federal work consistently reflects the quality, professionalism, and reliability clients expect.

The Federal Program Manager serves as the connective link between business development, operations, and executive leadership. While Federal Project Managers remain responsible for the successful execution of individual projects, this role provides program-level leadership by helping identify opportunities, monitoring program performance, strengthening client relationships, and supporting the continued growth of Cornerstone's federal business. Your success will be measured not by a single project, but by the strength and long-term success of the federal program.

What You’ll Do (The Impact You’ll Have)

Grow the Federal Program

Support the continued growth of Cornerstone's federal construction business by identifying opportunities, strengthening relationships, and contributing to successful pursuit strategies. You'll monitor procurement forecasts, evaluate upcoming opportunities, participate in capture planning, and work alongside Executive Leadership to position Cornerstone for long-term success in the federal marketplace.

Build Lasting Federal Relationships

Strong relationships are the foundation of successful federal programs. You'll represent Cornerstone with Contracting Officers, Resident Engineers, agency representatives, designers, consultants, teaming partners, and industry organizations while building the trust and credibility that lead to future opportunities and repeat work.

Support Winning Pursuits

Help Cornerstone compete successfully for federal construction opportunities by contributing to capture planning, proposal development, technical narratives, interview preparation, and best-value procurements. Your operational experience and understanding of federal contracting will help shape strategies that align with each agency's mission and project objectives.

Monitor Program Performance

Provide visibility into the health of Cornerstone's federal construction program by monitoring project performance, financial trends, backlog, forecasting, resource utilization, and operational risks. Working collaboratively with Federal Project Managers and company leadership, you'll help identify challenges early and recommend solutions that support successful project outcomes.

Promote consistency across federal projects by supporting best practices, sharing lessons learned, and improving operational processes. You'll serve as a resource on federal contracting requirements, compliance expectations, and delivery standards while helping project teams navigate the unique demands of federal construction.

Partner with Executive Leadership

Work closely with Executive Leadership to evaluate market trends, identify strategic opportunities, improve operational performance, and strengthen Cornerstone's long-term federal construction strategy. Your insights will help guide business decisions and support the continued growth of the federal program.

What You Bring

The strongest candidates understand that successful federal construction is built long before a project breaks ground. They combine technical expertise with strategic thinking, relationship building, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.

You'll likely thrive in this role if you enjoy identifying opportunities, supporting business development, collaborating across multiple teams, solving complex challenges, and helping organizations grow through strong client relationships and disciplined execution.

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience, including 7+ years leading complex federal construction projects.
• Successfully developing and maintaining relationships with USACE, NAVFAC, DoD, FAA, VA, GSA, or other federal agencies.
• Supporting the pursuit and award of best-value federal contracts through capture planning, proposal development, interviews, and client engagement.
• Managing federal construction projects from pursuit through closeout while consistently achieving financial, schedule, quality, safety, and client performance objectives.
• Providing strategic insight that strengthens an organization's federal construction program through proactive risk management, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Experience That Will Set You Up Well

• Experience with Design-Build, MATOC, SATOC, IDIQ, or other multiple-award federal contract vehicles.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, EM 385-1-1, CMMC 2.0, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and federal cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience using SAM.gov, PIEE/WAWF, RMS/QCS, ProjNet, or similar federal procurement and contract administration systems.
• Active participation in SAME, AGC, DBIA, or similar industry organizations.
• Existing relationships with federal agencies, teaming partners, design firms, or subcontractors supporting federal construction throughout Alaska or the Pacific region.
• Current or previous USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management (CQM-C) certification, OSHA 30, PMP, or similar professional credentials..

Federal leaders are not built by checking every box.

If you have successfully pursued federal work, built trusted relationships, and delivered complex construction projects—even if your career path looks different from what is listed, we encourage you to apply. At Cornerstone, we invest in leaders with the character, judgment, work ethic, and potential to keep growing.

Our philosophy is simple:

Leaders who create value should share in the success they help create.

What You Get (Total Rewards That Actually Matter)

Compensation

• $130,000 - $165,000+ DOE
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Advancement opportunities based on contribution and leadership
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
• Plans backed by trusted national carriers (BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, VSP, Express Scripts)
• Benefits designed to provide real, reliable value; not just coverage on paper
• Wellness support that encourages long-term health and balance

Time & Flexibility

• Generous PTO that allows you to recharge and manage life outside of work
• Paid holidays plus a company-wide break from Christmas through New Year’s
• Paid volunteer time to give back to your community
• A culture that respects personal time and sustainable performance

Your Future

• 401(k) with profit sharing of at least 3% or more, depending on company performance
• Performance-based incentives aligned with company success
• Opportunities for growth and expanded responsibility
• Support for continued learning and professional development

Where We Go Beyond the Market

• Wellness stipend for real-life use
• Merit-based advancement driven by performance; not tenure
• Life-event support programs
• PTO donation program to support team members during times of need

Our Culture

At Cornerstone, we believe exceptional projects are built by exceptional people. We trust our team members to take ownership, solve problems, and support one another while delivering quality work our clients can depend on.

We recognize performance, invest in professional growth, and create opportunities for people who are ready to take on new challenges. Collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement are part of how we work every day, because our success is measured not only by the projects we build, but by the people and relationships we build along the way.

Why Cornerstone

Here’s what sets Cornerstone apart and why people choose to build their careers here.

• Fair, performance-based pay aligned with your contributions
• A strong, team-first environment where people support each other
• Meaningful work that keeps projects and operations moving forward
• A company that invests in your whole life, not just your role

Find the Work. Win the Work. Deliver the Work.