Senior Federal Construction Project Leader

ecc-job-board; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Company seeks a Project Manager to lead federal construction projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget adherence while satisfying client needs.

The role requires coordinating with government representatives, subcontractors, suppliers, designers, and internal teams, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and effective communication. Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 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, project management systems, and cost control processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

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.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and cash flow projections.
• Monitor project costs and productivity to ensure financial objectives are met.
• Negotiate and manage subcontract agreements and purchase orders.
• Review and approve subcontractor invoices, pay applications, and change requests.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while maintaining contract compliance.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee project schedules utilizing CPM scheduling principles.
• Monitor project progress and implement recovery plans when necessary.
• Coordinate procurement activities and long-lead material deliveries.
• Ensure subcontractors perform work in accordance with approved schedules and milestones.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, buyout, and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractor performance, staffing, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure subcontractors fulfill all contractual, safety, quality, and schedule obligations.
• Resolve performance issues and facilitate coordination among trades.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure integration of safety into all project activities.
• Support the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) and enforcement of project safety plans.
• Participate in incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and agency-specific safety requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with federal agencies, government representatives, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Conduct progress meetings and provide regular status reporting.
• Address project concerns promptly and professionally to ensure client satisfaction.
• Represent the company in meetings, negotiations, and project reviews.

Skills

Project management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Contract administration

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

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

Job description

Unknown Company seeks a Project Manager to lead federal construction projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget adherence while satisfying client needs.

The role requires coordinating with government representatives, subcontractors, suppliers, designers, and internal teams, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and effective communication. Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills are essential.