Senior Construction Manager

Markon, LLC.

$135K — $155K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret Security Clearance required
  • DBIA Certification required
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
  • Minimum 15+ years in construction management
  • Experience managing design-build projects valued at $500M+, preferably closer to $1B
  • Proven leadership in federal construction programs
  • Strong grasp of federal regulations and project controls

Responsibilities

  • Lead overall construction for a major federal design-build campus program.
  • Oversee activities across a large, multi-building campus.
  • Ensure project goals for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety are met.
  • Coordinate with government stakeholders, design teams, and contractors.
  • Monitor contractor performance against contract requirements and project specs.
  • Manage construction planning, sequencing, and risk resolution.
  • Facilitate reporting and briefings on project status and risks.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Relocation assistance available
Full Job Description
Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to support the execution of a highly visible, large-scale federal design-build program located in Huntsville, Alabama. This position will play a critical leadership role in the delivery of a $2 billion, 60+ acre campus development, overseeing all phases of construction execution from planning through commissioning.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience managing large, complex Design-Build (DBIA) projects within the federal market and demonstrate a proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders through successful project delivery. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to operate effectively in a secure government environment.

Responsibilities
  • Provide overall construction leadership for a major federal design-build campus development program.
  • Oversee construction activities across a multi-building, 60+ acre campus environment.
  • Serve as the primary construction management lead, ensuring project objectives for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety are achieved.
  • Coordinate closely with government stakeholders, design teams, contractors, and project leadership.
  • Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual requirements, federal standards, and project specifications.
  • Lead construction planning, sequencing, phasing, risk management, and issue resolution activities.
  • Review and evaluate project schedules, cost controls, change management processes, and construction progress.
  • Facilitate executive-level reporting and briefings regarding project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure implementation of quality control, quality assurance, and safety programs across the project.
  • Support project commissioning, turnover, and closeout activities.
Qualifications
  • Active Secret Security Clearance required
  • DBIA Certification (Design-Build Institute of America) required
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
  • Minimum 15+ years of progressive construction management experience
  • Demonstrated experience managing large, complex design-build construction projects valued at $500M+; experience on programs approaching or exceeding $1B strongly preferred
  • Extensive experience serving as a Construction Manager (CM), Project Manager (PM), or similar leadership role on federal construction programs
  • Strong understanding of federal construction regulations, contracting methodologies, quality assurance, safety requirements, and project controls
  • Experience coordinating with government clients, designers, contractors, and subcontractors throughout project lifecycle
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance
  • Experience delivering Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community construction programs
  • Previous experience working on secure facilities, mission-critical infrastructure, campuses, or large federal installations
  • Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, PE, or equivalent
  • Experience managing projects utilizing Design-Build best practices and integrated project delivery methodologies
Salary RangeUSD $135,000.00 - USD $155,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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