Project Manager

gpac; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Job summary

gpac seeks a Project Manager with federal construction experience to join its Norfolk-area team at the ground floor of a startup GC. This role offers ownership potential through an employee equity plan and a chance to shape project delivery and company processes as it grows.

You will manage federal projects from award to closeout, oversee budgets, schedules, procurement, and subcontractors, and travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience managing federal construction projects for a general contractor.
• Familiarity with federal contract requirements, government documentation, and quality control procedures.
• Strong financial management, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and follow through.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in helping build a growing business.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal construction projects from award through closeout.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, and subcontractor performance.
• Coordinate with superintendents, quality control, safety personnel, and government representatives.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, reporting, and project documentation.
• Help develop the processes and standards that will support the company's growth.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Federal construction

Budget management

Scheduling

Subcontractor coordination

Independent work

Travel willingness

Job description

Project Manager - Federal Construction

Employee Ownership Opportunity

Help build the company while you build the projects.

A startup general contractor is seeking a Project Manager with federal construction experience to join its team at the ground floor. This is an opportunity to take ownership of project delivery, work directly with company leadership, and help shape how the business operates as it grows.

The role includes an employee ownership opportunity, giving you a personal stake in the company's long-term success. For someone who wants more responsibility, a voice in decisions, and room to grow into broader leadership, this position offers a compelling next step.

The Role

• Manage federal construction projects from award through closeout.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, and subcontractor performance.
• Coordinate with superintendents, quality control, safety personnel, and government representatives.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, reporting, and project documentation.
• Help develop the processes and standards that will support the company's growth.
• Travel to project sites as required.

What You Bring

• Experience managing federal construction projects for a general contractor.
• Familiarity with federal contract requirements, government documentation, and quality control procedures.
• Strong financial management, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination skills.
• The ability to work independently, solve problems, and follow through.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and interest in helping build a growing business.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites.

Why Join

• Join early and help influence the company's direction.
• Work directly with leadership and have a seat at the table.
• Participate in an employee ownership opportunity.
• Grow your responsibilities and leadership role as the company expands.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.