Senior Federal Construction Manager, $100M+ Projects

Turner & Townsend; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Construction Manager to provide day-to-day field oversight of contractor operations on federal projects over $100M. The role demands strong leadership, strict adherence to contract documents, drawings, and specifications, and a focus on safety, QA/QC, and schedule discipline.

You will coordinate RFIs, submittals, and change orders, assist with commissioning and turnover, and maintain thorough field reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 15+ years of construction management experience with at least one project over $100M.
• Strong experience in federal or institutional project delivery.
• Familiarity with design-build and design-bid-build methods.
• Knowledge of Government standards and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily contractor field operations and ensure adherence to approved plans/specifications.
• Monitor site safety, security, and environmental compliance.
• Support review of RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and change orders.
• Coordinate commissioning and turnover processes.
• Prepare and maintain field reports, schedules, and documentation.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable.

Skills

Leadership

Site supervision

Safety management

QA/QC

Regulatory compliance

Education

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

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Construction Manager to provide day-to-day field oversight of contractor operations on federal projects over $100M. The role demands strong leadership, strict adherence to contract documents, drawings, and specifications, and a focus on safety, QA/QC, and schedule discipline.

You will coordinate RFIs, submittals, and change orders, assist with commissioning and turnover, and maintain thorough field reports.