Construction and Project Manager

The Building People

$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in construction or facilities project management
  • 1+ year of experience in federal project development for facility construction
  • Proven track record of leading projects from planning to execution
  • Experience in validating repairs and troubleshooting systems
  • Strong documentation and risk management skills
  • Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and reporting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

  • Support the planning, design, and execution of federal maintenance projects
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to develop and oversee project scopes and schedules
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and federal standards
  • Manage project budgets effectively
  • Provide onsite and virtual support, including occasional travel

Benefits

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

Skills & Requirements

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.

Qualifications
*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

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