Sr. Construction Manager

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 114,000 - 128,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Travel opportunities (approx. 50%)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking an on-call Federal Construction Project Manager to help launch and manage complex programs. You will configure Procore, develop baselines, manage risks, onboard subcontractors, and lead startup resources to ensure on-time delivery.

You will mentor junior PMs, support proposals, and coordinate RFIs/submittals while maintaining strong client and stakeholder communication. Travel about 50% is expected, with remote work arrangements where feasible.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of project or program management experience in federal construction.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in project startup, pre-construction planning, risk management, subcontractor integration, schedule development, and project controls.
• Hands-on experience configuring and implementing Procore, developing workflows, supporting users, and delivering system training.
• Knowledge of DB and DBB delivery methods and their coordination requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel ~50%.

Responsibilities

• Support the launch of federal construction projects, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, customer expectations, project objectives, and delivery standards.
• Assist with baseline schedule development, subcontractor onboarding, risk assessments, mobilization planning, and project controls implementation.
• Develop and improve project startup resources, including playbooks, workflows, templates, and SOPs.
• Provide stabilization and hands-on management support during early stages of project execution.
• Lead or support Procore implementation, including project setup, document management, workflows, reporting dashboards, training, and compliance.
• Contribute to proposals with technical narratives, project schedules, execution strategies, and staffing plans.
• Support pre-construction activities, including constructability reviews, design coordination, long-lead procurement planning, and sequencing for DB and DBB.
• Prepare pre-award documentation and transition-to-execution deliverables for effective handoffs.
• Strengthen program management by standardizing governance, workflows, and delivery procedures.
• Provide technical expertise in MEP coordination, scheduling, risk management, and federal project controls.
• Develop and maintain internal project management resources and onboarding materials.
• Mentor junior and mid-level project managers to improve readiness and delivery performance.
• Provide temporary PM coverage during peak workloads or transitions.
• Maintain project continuity by coordinating schedules, subcontractors, documentation, and RFIs/submittals/changes.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management/architecture

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Procore

Job description

Accountabilities

- Support the launch of federal construction projects, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, customer expectations, project objectives, and established delivery standards.

- Assist with baseline schedule development, subcontractor onboarding, risk assessments, mobilization planning, and project controls implementation.

- Develop and improve project startup resources, including project management playbooks, workflows, documentation templates, and standard operating procedures.

- Provide stabilization and hands-on management support during the early stages of project execution to help teams establish effective processes and maintain momentum.

- Lead or support the implementation and configuration of construction management platforms such as Procore, including project setup, document management, workflow development, reporting dashboards, training, and compliance.

- Contribute to proposal development through technical narratives, project schedules, execution strategies, and staffing plans.

- Support pre-construction activities, including constructability reviews, design coordination, long-lead procurement planning, and early construction sequencing for Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build projects.

- Prepare pre-award documentation and transition-to-execution deliverables to support an effective handoff from proposal development to project operations.

- Strengthen program management practices by standardizing governance processes, documentation workflows, project controls, and delivery procedures.

- Provide technical expertise in design interpretation, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) coordination, scheduling, risk management, and federal construction project controls.

- Develop and maintain internal project management resources, onboarding guides, training materials, templates, and standard operating procedures tailored to federal construction projects.

- Mentor junior and mid-level project managers, helping improve their readiness, technical capabilities, and project delivery performance.

- Provide temporary project management coverage during peak workloads, staffing transitions, or overlapping project mobilizations.

- Maintain project continuity by coordinating schedules, subcontractors, documentation, and customer communications while managing day-to-day workflows such as requests for information (RFIs), submittals, change events, and reporting.

- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve issues, maintain project visibility, and support timely, high-quality delivery.

Requirements

- At least 10 years of project or program management experience in federal construction, ideally including MEP-intensive projects or secure facility environments.

- A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

- Demonstrated expertise in project startup, pre-construction planning, risk management, subcontractor integration, schedule development, and project controls.

- Hands-on experience configuring and implementing Procore, developing workflows, supporting users, and delivering system training.

- Experience contributing to construction proposals, technical narratives, execution strategies, and pre-construction planning activities.

- Strong understanding of Design-Build (DB) and Design-Bid-Build (DBB) delivery methods and their associated coordination requirements.

- Knowledge of federal construction requirements, documentation standards, compliance expectations, and project delivery practices.

- The ability to work independently in an on-call consulting capacity while supporting multiple programs and adapting to changing priorities.

- Excellent communication, facilitation, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to identify risks, improve processes, and maintain project continuity.

- Demonstrated ability to mentor colleagues, develop practical project management resources, and collaborate effectively with project teams and subcontractors.

- Willingness and ability to travel as required; the position indicates an expected travel commitment of approximately 50%.

Benefits

- Hourly pay: $83-$93 per hour.

- Work arrangement: Remote, with travel required for project assignments.

- Healthcare coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

- Financial protection: Life insurance and other voluntary benefits.

- Retirement savings: 401(k) plan.

- Paid time off: PTO is offered to eligible regular full-time and part-time employees.

- Additional benefits: A broader benefits program that includes financial security resources and professional and personal development opportunities.

- Employment arrangement: The position is described as an on-call consulting opportunity, while the listed benefits refer to regular employment. Eligibility for specific benefits, PTO, and employment classification should therefore be confirmed during the hiring process.