PROJECT MANAGER - FEDERAL CONSTRUCTION

City Light & Power, Inc

• $120K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
  • 5-10 years managing medium-to-large commercial construction projects required.
  • Federal project experience (e.g., USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC) is strongly preferred.
  • Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, and proposals; capable of coordinating time, cost, and labor estimates.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
  • Ability to delegate work appropriately.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage understanding of the client's mission and project delivery processes to plan and execute federal projects.
  • Oversee and coordinate subcontractors and site superintendents.
  • Collaborate with managers and engineers to develop budgets, schedules, and construction service plans.
  • Review design documents for compliance with contract requirements and company standards.
  • Generate reports covering project progress, risk, and financial performance.
  • Travel 20-30% to monitor construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Lead project meetings including pre-award, pre-construction, and project close-out.

Benefits

  • Excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance.
  • Life insurance and a 401k with company contribution.
  • Paid time off and holidays offered.
Full Job Description
Job Description

NEW PROJECT AWARD

Mission-Critical Federal & Municipal Projects | Growth Opportunity

City Light & Power (CLP) is expanding its Construction Project Management Office (PMO) and is seeking a Project Manager to support our design-build federal, municipal, and private-sector construction projects. While our core work centers on mission-critical federal infrastructure, we are also actively delivering projects for local municipalities and private clients-creating an excellent opportunity for candidates with commercial construction experience to transition into federal work.

If you thrive in complex construction environments, enjoy leading cross-functional teams, and want to join a company experiencing strong, sustainable growth, this role offers meaningful work and long-term career potential.

Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or have permanent work authorization. Applicants must be able to work onsite at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) a United States Army facility that neighbors Aberdeen and Edgewood, Maryland.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Leverage a strong understanding of the client's mission, policies, technical procedures, and project delivery processes to plan and execute federal projects.
  • Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, and site superintendents
  • Collaborate with department managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and construction service plans.
  • Review design documents for compliance with scope, contract requirements, and company standards.
  • Generate and distribute reports covering project progress, risk, and financial performance.
  • Travel between 20-30% to project sites to monitor construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Lead project meetings including pre-award, pre-construction, project progress and final close-out.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
  • In coordination with the Site Superintendent, develop and manage site logistics plans and staffing assignments.
  • Oversee procurement process, cost control, and change management systems.
  • Perform field inspections to verify quality and accuracy of construction.
  • Set-up QA/QC procedures and conduct quality inspections.
  • Uphold core safety values of the company and collaborate with the EH&S Director to effectively communicate and enforce safety standards.
  • Other duties as assigned.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications & Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
  • 5-10 years of experience managing medium-to-large commercial construction projects for a general contractor is required.
  • Federal project experience (USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC) is strongly preferred.
  • Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, and proposals; capable of coordinating time, cost, and labor estimates.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
  • Ability to delegate work appropriately.
  • Must have excellent analytical and organizational skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills required.
  • Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.

Travel:
  • Between 20-30% overnight/outside CO

Other Requirements:
  • You must be a US Citizen.
  • You will be required to obtain Military Base Access Security Clearance.
  • Valid driver's license required.

Benefits & Compensation:
  • We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k with company contribution, paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Salary range: $120,000-$150,000/annual based on experience, plus eligible to participate in Short Term Incentive Plan.
    • We reserve the right to pay more or less than the posted salary range based on factors unrelated to sex.

To learn more, visit our website: www.clp-engineering.com

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