Senior Project Manager (Federal Projects)

Senior Project Manager – Federal Projects

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead our federal construction projects portfolio. This role combines hands-on project management with team leadership, overseeing a dedicated group of Project Managers and Project Coordinators assigned to government contracts. The ideal candidate has deep experience navigating federal contracting requirements, managing construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, and directly supervising the construction management team, vendors, and subcontractors. This is a remote position requiring occasional travel to project sites for inspections, milestone reviews, and stakeholder meetings.

Pay: $130,000 - $ 150,000

The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 5 years of project management experience in construction, with significant experience on federal/government contracts
- Proven experience managing internal construction crews directly (not solely through subcontractors)
- Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing vendor and subcontractor relationships and contracts
- Working knowledge of federal contracting regulations (FAR/DFARS), prevailing wage requirements (Davis-Bacon Act), and government compliance/reporting standards
- Experience managing or mentoring a team of project managers and/or coordinators
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
- Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Procore, MS Project, Primavera) and standard office tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to government stakeholders
- Ability to obtain and maintain any required government clearances or background checks
- Willingness and ability to travel periodically to project sites (estimated occasional travel; specify % or frequency, e.g., 10–20%)

Preferred Qualifications

- PMP, CCM, or similar project management certification
- OSHA 30-Hour certification
- Prior experience with a specific federal agency (e.g., GSA, VA, DoD, Army Corps of Engineers) — *customize based on your typical contracts*
- Experience with SF-1442, SF-30, or other standard federal construction contract documentation
- Familiarity with and federal procurement processes

Key Responsibilities

Project Management
- Own full project lifecycle management for federal construction projects, from award through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget targets are met
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and risk registers
- Ensure full compliance with federal contracting requirements (e.g., FAR/DFARS, Davis-Bacon Act, EEO/Affirmative Action requirements, security clearance protocols as applicable)
- Prepare and submit required government documentation, including progress reports, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and closeout packages
- Serve as primary point of contact with federal contracting officers (COs), contracting officer's representatives (CORs), and other government stakeholders
- Manage project financials including pay applications, cost forecasting, and variance reporting
- Identify, track, and mitigate project risks, escalating issues as needed
- Ensure adherence to all applicable safety regulations (OSHA) and quality control standards on federal job sites

Team Leadership
- Directly manage and mentor a team of Project Managers and Project Coordinators dedicated to federal accounts
- Assign projects and workload across the team based on capacity, expertise, and contract requirements
- Establish and monitor performance standards, providing regular coaching, feedback, and