Akima

Sr. Construction Manager

Akima$165K — $180K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or PMP equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of construction management experience, primarily on Federal/DoD projects.
  • Experience managing multi-trade, concurrent task orders in an IDIQ/SATOC/MATOC environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Federal construction standards and safety requirements.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple federal construction and renovation projects from kickoff to closeout.
  • Ensure project delivery is on time, within budget, and complies with contract requirements.
  • Manage complex phasing and outage-sensitive work in active mission environments.
  • Mentor and manage the PMO team, including Safety Manager and Site Superintendents.
  • Develop relationships with A&E firms and trade contractors.
  • Produce accurate scopes, cost estimates, and resource-loaded schedules.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA and federal safety protocols.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) offering with employer contributions.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Stability of employment with a billion-dollar federal contractor.
Full Job Description
Jade Creek is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of federal construction and renovation projects across the Northeastern U.S. This role is responsible for end-to-end project delivery planning, estimating, scheduling, construction execution, commissioning, and closeout and will manage multi-disciplinary teams across several simultaneous task orders.

This position requires a leader who thrives in fast-paced, multi-trade, federally regulated environments, understands the unique operational constraints of active military installations, and is deeply committed to delivering high-quality results that support national defense, public service, and mission continuity.

Location: Northeastern U.S. (Hanscom AFB Region) | Travel: As Required | Clearance: Ability to Obtain.

Responsibilities

  • Project Leadership & Delivery:
    • Lead multiple concurrent federal construction and renovation projects from kickoff to closeout.
    • Ensure delivery on time, within budget, and in full compliance with contract requirements.
    • Manage complex phasing and outage-sensitive work in active mission environments.
  • Team & Subcontractor Management:
    • Manage and mentor the PMO team: Safety Manager, Scheduler, Estimator, Project Specialists, and Site Superintendents.
    • Develop and manage strong working relationships with A&E firms, engineering partners, and trade contractors.
    • Oversee subcontractor performance, change coordination, and field execution.
  • Scope, Schedule & Cost Control:
    • Produce accurate scopes of work, cost estimates, and resource-loaded schedules using MS Project or Primavera.
    • Maintain disciplined schedule and cost control; document, track, and report all changes.
    • Maintain short-term (three-week look-ahead) schedules and long-range Integrated Master Schedules.
  • Technical & Compliance Oversight:
    • Collaborate with the Designer of Record to ensure scope clarity and technical accuracy.
    • Ensure all work complies with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and base-specific safety protocols.
    • Oversee quality assurance to meet or exceed federal standards and ensure long-term facility performance.
  • Customer Engagement:
    • Serve as the primary interface with Government PMs, CORs, CE personnel, and mission stakeholders.
    • Participate in Kickoff, Partnering, Pre-Construction, Design Development, and Coordination meetings.
    • Strengthen customer relationships to support follow-on work and long-term program success.

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or PMP with equivalent federal experience.
  • 10+ years of construction management experience, including 8+ years on Federal/DoD projects.
  • Demonstrated experience managing multi-trade, concurrent task orders in an IDIQ/SATOC/MATOC environment.
  • Strong understanding of Federal construction standards, safety requirements, and contract compliance (FAR/DFARS).
  • Ability to manage high-volume communication with Government partners and track multiple active projects.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting multi-discipline design drawings-especially MEP systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Technical Abilities
    • Knowledge of Federal and State regulatory frameworks: OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI, local codes.
    • Experience with Government project systems such as Procore, RMS, Kahua, Google Drive, and SharePoint.
    • Safety certifications: EM 385-1-1 Level 1, OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid.
    • Skilled in hazard identification, compliance oversight, and federal quality assurance processes.
    • Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project/Primavera, AutoCAD/Revit, Visio, and estimating tools.
  • Why Join Jade Creek Construction?
  • Mission-impactful work supporting the Air Force and critical federal agencies
  • A strong, supportive corporate backbone through the Akima enterprise
  • Stability of a billion-dollar federal contractor
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and advancement potential
  • A culture grounded in trust, accountability, and service to the mission

Job ID

2026-23897
Work Type

Hybrid
Pay Range

$165000 - $180000
Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

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