Senior Construction Project Manager

Jobtailor; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JobTailor in Laurel, MD seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to provide executive-level oversight of construction-related activities for commercial and government contracts. You will advise the CO/COR on project execution, lead complex projects from planning through closeout, and manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk with oversight of multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires 20+ years of government construction experience, handling projects over $50 million, and strong leadership,

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline; an equivalent combination of technical training and relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 20 years of project management experience supporting government construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing construction projects with values exceeding $50 million.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior government leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level oversight of construction-related activities for commercial and government contracts.
• Serve as a senior advisor to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on project execution, technical issues, and contract administration.
• Lead the day-to-day management of large, complex construction and service projects from planning through project closeout.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and overall project performance.
• Coordinate project activities with customers, contractors, architects, engineers, and government stakeholders.
• Review project schedules, design documents, specifications, and construction plans to ensure technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Develop technical solutions to construction challenges and unforeseen field conditions.
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, Requests for Information (RFIs), and other project documentation for compliance with contract requirements.
• Support the CO and COR throughout all phases of the acquisition process, including responding to offeror questions, participating in site orientation visits, and attending contractor/government meetings.
• Draft technical responses for change orders, RFIs, and contract modifications.
• Prepare Statements of Work (SOWs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and technical documentation for new procurements and contract modifications.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to project schedules, quality standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Identify project risks, schedule impacts, and cost issues, and develop mitigation strategies to maintain successful project execution.
• Prepare executive-level project status reports, briefings, and recommendations for government leadership.
• Mentor junior project managers and provide leadership across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Foster strong relationships with customers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

project management

construction management

contract administration

technical documentation

risk management

budget management

schedule management

quality management

cost estimation

change order management

leadership

organizational skills

analytical skills

decision-making

communication skills

mentoring

relationship building

problem-solving

collaboration

presentation skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level oversight of construction-related activities for commercial and government contracts.
• Serve as a senior advisor to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on project execution, technical issues, and contract administration.
• Lead the day-to-day management of large, complex construction and service projects from planning through project closeout.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and overall project performance.
• Coordinate project activities with customers, contractors, architects, engineers, and government stakeholders.
• Review project schedules, design documents, specifications, and construction plans to ensure technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Develop technical solutions to construction challenges and unforeseen field conditions.
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, Requests for Information (RFIs), and other project documentation for compliance with contract requirements.
• Support the CO and COR throughout all phases of the acquisition process, including responding to offeror questions, participating in site orientation visits, and attending contractor/government meetings.
• Draft technical responses for change orders, RFIs, and contract modifications.
• Prepare Statements of Work (SOWs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and technical documentation for new procurements and contract modifications.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to project schedules, quality standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Identify project risks, schedule impacts, and cost issues, and develop mitigation strategies to maintain successful project execution.
• Prepare executive-level project status reports, briefings, and recommendations for government leadership.
• Mentor junior project managers and provide leadership across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Foster strong relationships with customers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of technical training and relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 20 years of project management experience supporting government construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing construction projects with values exceeding $50 million.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior government leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

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Hard Skills

• project management
• construction management
• contract administration
• technical documentation
• risk management
• budget management
• schedule management
• quality management
• cost estimation
• change order management

Soft Skills

• leadership
• organizational skills
• analytical skills
• decision-making
• communication skills
• mentoring
• relationship building
• problem-solving
• collaboration
• presentation skills