Jr. Construction Project Manager

Amentum; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum in Springfield, VA is looking for a Jr. Construction Project Manager to oversee renovation and infrastructure upgrades, applying basic engineering and construction principles. The role requires US citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Essential duties include scheduling, budget control, site inspections, and coordination with subs to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years’ work-related experience in secure facility construction or renovation.
• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• PMP certification required or to be obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction project execution of varying complexity levels.
• Ensure subcontractor performance meets contract, safety and security requirements.
• Develop and update project timelines using MS Project.
• Control budgets and schedules across projects.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor progress, safety, and quality.
• Review cost reports and manage procurement from RFIs to changes.
• Prepare reports for project management and submittals.
• Ensure closeout documentation is complete and CMMS records updated.

Skills

Project management

Clearance awareness

Education

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Amentum has an excellent opportunity for a Jr. Construction Project Manager to join our team in our Springfield VA location. The selected candidate will perform routine duties requiring knowledge of basic engineering and construction principles to manage various renovation and infrastructure upgrade projects.

Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage construction project execution of various levels of complexity
• Ensure subcontractor performance meets contract, safety and security requirements
• Perform market research required to create project proposal for client review
• Scheduling: Assisting in developing and updating project timelines using software like MS Project
• Manage project execution to ensure budget and schedule compliance
• Site Inspections: Conducting walk-throughs to monitor progress, safety compliance, and quality control.
• Facilitate start-up and construction activities
• Monitor project timelines, identify potential delays, and work with site superintendents to implement recovery plans.
• Review and analyze cost reports
• Documentation: Managing crucial paperwork, including RFIs (Requests for Information), Submittals, and changing orders.
• Requisition and track status of required materials through all stages of procurement cycle
• Responsible for obtaining approval and documentation of field and design modifications
• Ensure project redlines are accomplished as appropriate.
• Prepare miscellaneous reports for project management providing needed information for submittals
• Ensure receipt of all necessary projects close out documentation and ensure proper updates of CMMS system records and maintenance libraries are accomplished
• Review subcontractor invoices and ensure timely payment
• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned

Professional Requirements

• Three (3) years’ work-related experience in secure facility
• Valid driver's license is required
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must possess Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain maintain a Top Secret/SCI PMP certification required or must be obtained within 3 months of hire.

Salary

Salary range $85,000 - $90,000

Compensation Details: 85,000-90,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Original Posting: 08/06/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/

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