Mission-Critical Federal Construction Project Manager

City Light & Power, Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k with company contribution

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

City Light & Power is expanding its Construction PMO and seeks a Project Manager to support design‑build federal, municipal, and private projects at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. You will lead cross‑functional teams across engineering, construction, and operations to deliver complex programs on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of commercial construction project experience, federal contracting exposure, and strong communication and leadership skills, with onsite

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field preferred.
• PMP certification a plus.
• 5–10 years managing mid-to-large commercial construction projects.
• Federal project experience (USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC) preferred.
• Experience reading blueprints, specs, and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute federal projects using client policies and procedures.
• Oversee subcontractors and site superintendents and teams.
• Develop budgets, schedules, and service plans with discipline leads.
• Review design documents for scope and contract compliance.
• Generate reports on progress, risk, and financial performance.
• Travel 20–30% to project sites to monitor activities.
• Lead meetings from pre‑award to final close‑out.
• Build and maintain long‑term client relationships.
• Coordinate site logistics and staffing with the Site Superintendent.
• Oversee procurement, cost control, and change management.
• Ensure QA/QC and safety with EH&S director.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting & scheduling

Reading blueprints

MS Office

Delegation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Federal contracting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City Light & Power is expanding its Construction PMO and seeks a Project Manager to support design‑build federal, municipal, and private projects at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. You will lead cross‑functional teams across engineering, construction, and operations to deliver complex programs on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of commercial construction project experience, federal contracting exposure, and strong communication and leadership skills, with onsite