Federal Project Manager (PM)

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 66,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IRS mileage reimbursement and per diem

Weekly pay

Federal Government Holidays

Leave accrual: vacation and sick

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing seeks a Federal Construction Project Manager (PM) to oversee government projects from award through closeout, including budgets, schedules, and subcontractor management. This role requires strong communication with owners and government representatives, RFIs/submittals processing, and strict adherence to QC/QCP standards.

The position is local to the DMV/Hyattsville area with travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of project management on federal government construction projects.
• Experience managing federal government construction contracts and projects.
• Strong understanding of drawings, specs, and blueprint reading.
• Experience with scheduling and budget management.
• Experience managing subcontractors and vendor relationships.
• Experience with subcontractor buyouts, RFIs, and submittals.
• Experience with Schedule of Values development and management.
• Experience invoicing and contract administration for projects.
• Experience managing change orders; knowledge of APPs and QCPs.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal construction projects from award through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasting reports.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, buyouts, and contract administration.
• Review and process RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
• Manage project invoicing, Schedule of Values, and financial reporting.
• Negotiate and process project change orders.
• Coordinate activities with owners, government reps, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Support development and management of APPs and QCPs.
• Monitor performance, costs, schedules, risks, and compliance.
• Conduct project meetings and provide updates to leadership and clients.
• Ensure delivery on schedule and within budget.

Skills

Federal PM experience

Managing federal contracts

Blueprint reading

Scheduling & budgeting

Subcontractor management

RFIs & submittals

Change orders

Communication & leadership

APPs & QCPs

Job description

Federal Construction Project Manager (PM)

Location: Hyattsville, MD
Work Arrangement: Must be local to the DMV/Hyattsville area and able to work from the client's home office while traveling to project sites as required.
Duration: 12+ Months (Start: 9/28)
Type: 1099 Contractor with Opportunity for Direct Hire W2

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $66/hr (1099) or $125,000 Salary (W2)
• Travel Reimbursement: IRS Mileage Reimbursement and Applicable Per Diem for Project Site Travel
• Pay Frequency: Weekly (1099)

Direct Hire W2 Benefits Package

• Principal Retirement with Up to 4% Employer Match
• Medical Coverage Available
• Mileage Reimbursement for Project Site Travel
• Per Diem Paid Per Current GSA Guidelines for Overnight Travel
• 80 Hours Paid Vacation (Accrual Basis)
• 56 Hours Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Federal Government Holidays
• Federal Government Snow Day Policy
• 40-Hour Work Week

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Hour

Why This Opportunity?

Join a federal government construction contractor supporting Department of Defense, NAVFAC, and other federal construction projects. Project scope includes government facility renovations, infrastructure improvements, building construction, mechanical systems, utility work, and multi-trade federal construction activities.

The Federal Project Manager will oversee project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, RFIs, invoicing, change orders, quality control requirements, and client communications while ensuring successful execution of federal construction contracts from award through closeout.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ Years of Project Management Experience on Federal Government Construction Projects
• Experience Managing Federal Government Construction Contracts and Projects
• Strong Understanding of Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Blueprint Reading
• Experience with Project Scheduling and Budget Management
• Experience Managing Subcontractors and Vendor Relationships
• Experience with Subcontractor Buyouts
• Experience Managing RFIs and Submittals
• Experience with Schedule of Values Development and Management
• Experience with Client and Subcontractor Invoicing
• Experience Managing Change Orders
• Experience with Accident Prevention Plans (APPs)
• Experience with Quality Control Plans (QCPs)
• Strong Communication, Leadership, and Organizational Skills

Preferred Qualifications

• NAVFAC Experience
• Department of Navy Construction Experience
• Federal Design-Build Experience
• USACE Project Experience
• EM 385-1-1 Familiarity
• Construction Quality Management (CQM) Certification

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage federal construction projects from award through closeout
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasting reports
• Manage subcontractor procurement, buyouts, and contract administration
• Review and process RFIs, submittals, and project documentation
• Manage project invoicing, Schedule of Values, and financial reporting
• Negotiate and process project change orders
• Coordinate project activities with owners, government representatives, subcontractors, and field personnel
• Support development and management of Accident Prevention Plans (APPs)
• Support implementation of Quality Control Plans and project quality objectives
• Monitor project performance, costs, schedules, risks, and compliance requirements
• Conduct project meetings and provide updates to leadership and clients
• Ensure successful delivery of federal construction projects on schedule and within budget

Technical Knowledge

• Federal Construction Contract Management
• NAVFAC Construction Projects
• Department of Defense Construction Requirements
• Construction Scheduling & Project Controls
• Budget & Cost Management
• Subcontractor Management
• RFI & Submittal Processes
• Schedule of Values Development
• Change Order Management
• Quality Control Plans (QCPs)
• Accident Prevention Plans (APPs)
• Blueprint & Specification Interpretation
• Federal Compliance & Project Documentation

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a federal construction project leader with experience successfully managing government construction contracts, subcontractors, budgets, and schedules.

Success in this role requires effective leadership, strong client communication, proactive project management, successful risk mitigation, and the ability to consistently deliver federal construction projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with contractual requirements.

Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.