Project Manager - Federal/Government

Jobot; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

PTO (15+ days)

Vehicle allowance

Company paid holidays

Medical, dental, & vision

Profit sharing or 401K with a match

Paternity/Maternity leave

Company events

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Manager for a well-established Federal and Government Contractor in Chicago and beyond. You will oversee federal/government construction projects, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budgets and quality standards.

The role requires at least 5 years in federal government construction, strong contract experience, and a bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in construction, focused on Federal/Government projects.
• Proven experience dealing with government contracts.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field; SSHO certification a plus.
• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills with ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, regulations, and standards.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to manage stakeholder relationships.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and manage risks and issues.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing all aspects of Federal/Government construction projects from initiation to completion.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Developing comprehensive project plans and schedules, and monitoring progress against plans.
• Coordinating with clients, contractors, and government officials.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks and issues with actionable strategies.
• Managing resources and budgets, reporting status to senior management.
• Ensuring documentation complies with company and government regulations.
• Implementing project changes and interventions to achieve outputs.
• Evaluating outcomes and driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Negotiation

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

PM software

Job description

Job details

Project Manager for a well-established Federal and Government Contractor in Chicago and beyond. Great Benefits, Bonus, and more! Salary: $100,000 - $145,000 per year.

A bit about us

A contractor with over 30+ years in the government, federal, and public markets. We focus on work around the Midwest and are a leading contractor at what we do. We are looking to bring on a strong Project Manager that has experience with VA Hospitals, NAVFAC, USACE, CPS or something similar. With the current backlog, we need a PM or SPM who is already well-versed within Federal work and the contracts/regulations that go along with it.

We have a lot of new and repeat clients that we build strong relationships with. Providing expert level customer services for everyone we work with is crucial to our success. We enjoy getting to know the wants and needs of our partners to have an outstanding finish product we can all be proud of.

Why join us

• Competitive base salary and overall compensation package


• PTO (15+ days)


• Vehicle allowance


• Company paid holidays


• Medical, dental, & vision


• Profit sharing or 401K with a match


• Paternity/Maternity leave


• Company events

Job Details

The Project Manager (or Senior Project Manager) will be in charge of all federal/government related projects. This person must come with that prior experience.

Responsibilities

1. 1. Overseeing and managing all aspects of Federal/Government construction projects from initiation to completion.


2. 2. Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards and compliance requirements.


3. 3. Developing comprehensive project plans and schedules, and monitoring progress against these plans.


4. 4. Coordinating and collaborating with various stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and government officials.


5. 5. Identifying, assessing, and managing project risks and issues, and developing mitigation strategies as necessary.


6. 6. Managing project resources and budgets, and providing regular status reports to senior management.


7. 7. Ensuring all project documentation is maintained accurately and is compliant with company and government regulations.


8. 8. Implementing and managing project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.


9. 9. Evaluating project outcomes and providing feedback for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

1. 1. A minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within the construction industry, with a focus on Federal/Government projects.


2. 2. Proven experience dealing with government contracts.


3. 3. A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field. An SSHO certification would be a plus.


4. 4. Excellent leadership and decision‑making skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team.


5. 5. Strong knowledge of construction processes, regulations, and standards.


6. 6. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively manage relationships with various stakeholders.


7. 7. Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify and manage project risks and issues.


8. 8. Proficiency in project management software and tools.


9. 9. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.


10. 10. A strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.

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