Project Manager-Federal Construction

Kimmel Associates; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Bonuses

Paid vacation

Cell phone allowance

Safety shoe allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible work environment

Career advancement

Job summary

Kimmel Associates is assisting a client in Cleveland, OH in hiring an experienced Project Manager for federal construction projects. You will lead projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with superintendents, subcontractors, and clients to ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

The role requires 7–10+ years in PM, familiarity with federal projects, and proficiency in Procore, MS Project, or Primavera. A BS in CM/Engineering/Architecture is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of construction project management experience.
• Federal construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing projects valued at $1M+.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, procurement, and contracts.
• Experience with project financials, forecasting, and change management.
• Procore and CM software proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee federal construction projects from startup to closeout.
• Coordinate with superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and track long-lead items.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, contracts, change orders, and docs.
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, job costs, and profitability.
• Lead client meetings and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Identify risks and mitigate proactively.
• Ensure compliance with federal requirements and safety protocols.
• Support closeout, punch lists, and turnover.

Skills

Project management

Federal construction

Scheduling

Budgeting

Contract administration

Team leadership

Communication

Reading drawings

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a well-established general contractor specializing in complex and safety-critical federal construction projects. With a strong reputation for quality, safety, schedule performance, and delivering projects on budget, the company is experiencing continued growth and seeking an experienced Project Manager for its Cleveland, Ohio operations.

About the Position

The Project Manager will oversee federal construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, working closely with the Project Superintendent and project team. Responsibilities include scheduling, procurement, subcontractor management, contract administration, project financials, RFIs, submittals, change management, and client communication.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, solutions-oriented leader who can anticipate challenges, manage competing priorities, and build strong relationships with clients and project partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage federal construction projects from startup through closeout.
• Coordinate with Project Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, design professionals, and clients.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and monitor procurement and long-lead items.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, contracts, change orders, and project documentation.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, job costs, and profitability.
• Lead client meetings and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Identify project risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with federal facility requirements, security protocols, and contract requirements.
• Support project closeout, punch lists, warranties, and turnover.

Requirements

• 7-10+ years of construction project management experience.
• Federal construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing commercial or federal projects valued at $1M+.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor management, and contract administration.
• Experience with project financials, forecasting, cost-to-complete, and change management.
• Proficiency with Procore and construction management software preferred.
• Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6 experience preferred.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• AIA billing and PMP certification are a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Cell phone allowance
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible work environment
• Career advancement and continuing education opportunities