Regional Construction Project Manager – Government & Security

Copper River Family of Companies; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Flexible leave policy and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Copper River Family of Companies is seeking a seasoned Construction Project Manager to lead complex projects across Florida, Georgia, and Alabama, including work at Tyndall Air Force Base and NSA-PC in Panama City, FL. You’ll coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage budgets, and drive safety and quality on active sites.

This role requires 5–10 years in construction management and a PMP, with travel ~10–15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or 10-15 years of construction field/trade experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• PMI/PMP certification in good standing is preferred
• Valid driver's license; ability to obtain a passport and base access
• Ability to obtain and retain required base access
• 5-10 years of construction and estimating experience
• 4-7 years of diverse experience in construction management, facility management, and renovation
• Ability to read and interpret complex construction specifications, drawings, and project documents
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with government personnel, clients, architects, and subcontractors
• Experience leading and developing trade contractors and subcontractors
• Experience with installation of IT and security systems
• Strong organizational skills and time management
• Ability to manage projects under tight deadlines
• Ability to develop detailed line-item estimates using an estimating database
• Experience supporting projects across multiple locations
• Strong OSHA knowledge
• Strong math and computer skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to navigate active construction sites safely
• Attention to detail and problem-solving
• Familiarity with RMS and ProjNet is a plus
• Direct experience delivering U.S. military construction and infrastructure projects

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and construction supervision for security installations, coordinating subcontractors and budgets
• Provide pre-installation and pre-construction services to address client needs
• Support project teams with scope development and planning
• Participate in design reviews and value engineering
• Support execution to meet requirements on time and on budget
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Review constructability and develop alternatives
• Prepare, manage, and monitor execution budgets
• Provide CM support for existing and new opportunities
• Coordinate with government personnel, clients, architects, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• Lead and coordinate trade contractors
• Support site visits, inspections, and field activities

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Communication skills

Reading drawings/specs

MS Office

OSHA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

RMS

ProjNet

Estimating database

IT/security systems installation

Job description

Copper River Family of Companies is seeking a seasoned Construction Project Manager to lead complex projects across Florida, Georgia, and Alabama, including work at Tyndall Air Force Base and NSA-PC in Panama City, FL. You’ll coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage budgets, and drive safety and quality on active sites.

This role requires 5–10 years in construction management and a PMP, with travel ~10–15%.