Senior Federal Construction & Project Manager

The Building People; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A federal project management firm in Seattle is seeking a Construction and Project Manager. This role involves coordinating project scopes, budgets, and schedules for federal construction projects. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of project management experience and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Join this dynamic team and contribute to impactful projects. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction or facilities projects.
• At least 1 year of federal project development experience.
• Strong skills in documentation management and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with stakeholders and oversee project scopes and budgets.
• Lead projects from planning through execution, managing documentation.
• Communicate with senior stakeholders and prepare reports.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Documentation management

Risk management

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!

The Construction and Project Manager supports the planning, design, and execution of federal deferred maintenance, recapitalization, and major repair projects. Typical projects range from $250K to $5M and may include higher-value, high-profile efforts. The Construction and Project Manager will coordinate with stakeholders, develop and oversee project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and federal standards. This role provides both onsite and virtual support, with occasional travel to project locations.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of experience developing, managing, and overseeing construction or facilities projects.
• At least 1 year of experience supporting federal project and/or program development, specifically related to planning and design for facility construction projects.
• Proven ability to lead construction projects from planning through execution, including budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.
• Experience validating proposed repairs, troubleshooting systems, and projecting equipment/service life.
• Strong skills in documentation management, risk management, and change coordination.
• Excellent communication skills, including briefing senior stakeholders and preparing reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project).
  
  

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Prior Federal project experience.
• Experience with deferred maintenance and repair (DMR) programs.
• Familiarity with quality assurance and construction compliance processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage geographically dispersed teams or multiple concurrent projects.
  
  

Required Education

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

Preferred Education

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license.
• Certified Construction Manager (CMAA) credential.
• Advanced degree in engineering, architecture, or project management.
• Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.
  
  

Additional Information

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
  
  

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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