Senior Federal Construction Program Lead

ECC; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ECC is seeking a Project Manager to lead federal construction projects in the United States, overseeing planning, execution, safety, quality, schedule, and budget while ensuring client satisfaction.

You will coordinate with government agencies, subcontractors, designers, and internal teams to ensure contract compliance and successful delivery in line with FAR/DFARS and agency standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience managing federal construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, federal procurement, and government construction practices.
• Experience with USACE, VA, NAVFAC, GSA, or other federal agencies preferred.
• Proficiency in project scheduling software and cost control processes; ability to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project execution and contract administration.
• Manage all aspects of contract compliance, including federal regulations, specifications, and reporting requirements.
• Lead project kick off, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout activities.
• Maintain effective communication with Contracting Officers (KO), Contracting Officer Representatives (COR), government stakeholders, and project team members.
• Manage project correspondence, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and contract modifications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Tools

CPM scheduling software

Project management systems

Job description

ECC is seeking a Project Manager to lead federal construction projects in the United States, overseeing planning, execution, safety, quality, schedule, and budget while ensuring client satisfaction.

You will coordinate with government agencies, subcontractors, designers, and internal teams to ensure contract compliance and successful delivery in line with FAR/DFARS and agency standards.