Project Manager

Uprite-Construction; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Uprite Construction is seeking a Project Manager to lead government construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, documentation, and coordination with clients and partners.

The ideal candidate has direct government project experience, familiarity with compliance and reporting, and a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience on government-funded construction projects.
• Knowledge of compliance, documentation, and communication requirements.
• Experience with Idaho National Laboratory is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Lead government construction projects from award through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, forecasts, procurement logs, and reporting.
• Manage owner contracts, subcontract agreements, change orders, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with government representatives, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Lead project meetings and provide updates on schedule, cost, quality, safety, and risk.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, procurement, closeout documentation, and contract requirements.
• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents to identify risks and coordination issues.
• Maintain compliance with government contract requirements and project-specific procedures.
• Track project costs and maintain accurate financial forecasts.
• Manage subcontractor performance, scope, schedule, and change management.
• Support permitting, inspections, testing, and project closeout.
• Build strong relationships with clients and project partners.
• Mentor Project Engineers and support development of project team members.
• Maintain focus on safety, quality, accountability, and client satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Government contracts

Budgeting & scheduling

Contract administration

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

* Please Note: Uprite Construction is not accepting resumes from third-party agencies for this position. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Uprite Construction's property, and no fees will be paid for unsolicited referrals.

The Project Manager will lead government construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This person will be responsible for project planning, financial management, scheduling, contract administration, documentation, coordination, and overall project delivery.

The ideal candidate has direct experience working on government funded construction projects and understands the additional requirements, documentation, compliance, and communication involved. Experience with Idaho National Laboratory would be especially valuable.

What You'll Do:

• Lead government construction projects from award through closeout


• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, forecasts, procurement logs, and reporting


• Manage owner contracts, subcontract agreements, change orders, and project documentation


• Coordinate with government representatives, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams


• Lead project meetings and provide clear updates regarding schedule, cost, quality, safety, and risk


• Manage RFIs, submittals, procurement, closeout documentation, and contract requirements


• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents to identify potential risks and coordination issues


• Maintain compliance with government contract requirements and project specific procedures


• Track project costs and maintain accurate financial forecasts


• Manage subcontractor performance, scope, schedule, and change management


• Support permitting, inspections, testing, and project closeout


• Build strong relationships with clients and project partners


• Mentor Project Engineers and support the development of project team members


• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, accountability, and client satisfaction

What You'll Bring:

• 5 or more years of Project Management experience in commercial construction


• Direct experience managing government construction projects


• Experience working for a commercial general contractor


• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, subcontractors, and project documentation


• Strong understanding of government contract administration, compliance, reporting, and documentation requirements


• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, and scope documents


• Strong communication, leadership, organization, and problem solving skills


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail


• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred

Highly Preferred Experience

• Idaho National Laboratory projects


• Government funded commercial construction


• Secure or controlled access facilities


• Government contract documentation and compliance

About Us

Uprite Construction was established in 1991 as a multi-service construction company specializing in project site development, ground-up, new construction, renovations, and tenant improvements for the commercial and industrial sectors. Check us out at upritecomgmt.com! We appreciate your interest in employment with Uprite Construction. Uprite Construction is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the application process may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law.

Uprite Construction is a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

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