Traveling Federal Construction Project Manager

AmeriTech Contracting LLC; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement plan

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

AmeriTech Contracting LLC is seeking a Sr. Project Manager - Construction / Federal Contracting in Berlin, CT. This role involves managing federally funded projects, requiring experience in construction site management and oversight. Responsibilities include project planning, site leadership, and supervision of personnel and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate will have proficiency with construction management software and excellent communication skills, along with the ability to travel for national projects. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction site management and oversight.
• Effective communication skills with teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of construction projects from planning through implementation.
• Provide daily on-site leadership at the Long Island project site.
• Supervise on-site personnel and subcontractors.

Skills

Construction site management

Construction management software

Construction estimating techniques

Project scheduling tools

Blueprint interpretation

Federal contracts knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Project coordination

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Civil 3D

Job description

Pay: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Position Title: Sr. Project Manager - Construction / Federal Contracting

Status: Full-Time | Exempt

Department: Operations - Construction Management

Reports To: Director of Construction

Location: Long Island, New York (with potential for national travel/relocation)

EEO Statement: Ameritech Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Purpose of the Position

The Sr. Project Manager - Construction / Federal Contracting will oversee federally funded/government construction projects, both locally and nationally. This role involves full project lifecycle management including planning, scheduling, budgeting, implementation, mentoring, and on-site safety assessment. The position will initially focus on a long-term project in Long Island, New York and may expand to support national projects as the portfolio grows. Candidates must be open to travel and possible temporary relocation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of construction projects from planning through implementation
• Provide daily on-site leadership at the Long Island project site, with potential national travel as required
• Supervise on-site personnel and subcontractors
• Track costs of field directives and back charges for forecasting and processing
• Analyze line‑item exposures, especially on unit price contracts
• Monitor the status of all contract allowances and issue change order requests as needed
• Develop and manage a proactive project close‑out plan, including documentation
• Review subcontractor/vendor requisitions to prevent unauthorized change order payments
• Produce accurate percent‑complete projections for financial reporting
• Collaborate with project teams to create clear, thorough scopes of work
• Deliver monthly contract schedule updates to the customer per contract requirements
• Take swift action to manage and correct underperforming subcontractors
• Develop and maintain a buy‑out and procurement schedule, assist with schedule narrative
• Complete buy‑out in alignment with budget, schedule, and contractual requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction site management and oversight
• Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6)
• Strong knowledge of construction estimating techniques
• Experience with project scheduling tools (Primavera, Civil 3D)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Familiarity with contracts specific to federal construction projects
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills
• Effective communication skills with teams, clients, and stakeholders
• Strong project coordination and multi‑tasking abilities

Working Conditions

The conditions described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Physical ability to climb stairs and ladders, including temporary structures
• Use of construction personnel hoists
• Vision requirements include peripheral vision and depth perception
• Frequent use of hands to handle tools, devices, and equipment; ability to sit, stand, talk, hear, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Regular use of fine motor skills for keyboarding, phone use, and document handling
• Occasional lifting or moving of up to fifty (50) pounds
• Frequent on‑site work at active construction locations with exposure to:
• Moving mechanical parts
• High or precarious places
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Risk of electrical shock
• Noise levels may range from moderate to very loud

Benefits

• Benefits & Career Growth:
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Retirement plan
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth