Traveling Federal Construction Project Manager

AmeriTech Contracting LLC

$90K — $140K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of construction site management experience
  • Proficient with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6)
  • Strong knowledge of construction estimating techniques
  • Experience with project scheduling tools (Primavera, Civil 3D)
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints accurately
  • Familiarity with federal construction contracts
  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all phases of construction projects from start to finish
  • Provide daily leadership on-site at the Long Island project
  • Supervise on-site personnel and subcontractors effectively
  • Track project costs, field directives, and back charges
  • Analyze cost exposures, especially on unit price contracts
  • Monitor contract allowances and manage change order requests
  • Develop and implement proactive project close-out plans

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Paid time off (PTO) policy
  • Retirement plan options
  • Opportunities for professional development
Full Job Description
Pay: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Job description:

POSITION TITLE: Sr. Project Manager - Construction / Federal Contracting
STATUS: Full-Time Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Operations - Construction Management
REPORTS TO: Director of Construction
LOCATION: Long Island New York (with potential for national travel/relocation)

I. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Sr. Project Manager - Construction / Federal Contracting will oversee federally funded/government construction projects, both locally and nationally. This role involves full project lifecycle management including planning, scheduling, budgeting, implementation, mentoring, and on-site safety assessment. The position will initially focus on a long-term project in Long Island New York and may expand to support national projects as the portfolio grows. Candidates must be open to travel and possible temporary relocation.

II. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Oversee all aspects of construction projects from planning through implementation
  • Provide daily on-site leadership at the Long Island New York project site, with potential national travel as required
  • Supervise on-site personnel and subcontractors
  • Track costs of field directives and back charges for forecasting and processing
  • Analyze line-item exposures, especially on unit price contracts
  • Monitor the status of all contract allowances and issue change order requests as needed
  • Develop and manage a proactive project close-out plan, including documentation
  • Review subcontractor/vendor requisitions to prevent unauthorized change order payments
  • Produce accurate percent-complete projections for financial reporting
  • Collaborate with project teams to create clear, thorough scopes of work
  • Deliver monthly contract schedule updates to the customer per contract requirements
  • Take swift action to manage and correct underperforming subcontractors
  • Develop and maintain a buy-out and procurement schedule, assist with schedule narrative
  • Complete buy-out in alignment with budget, schedule, and contractual requirements

III. REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
  • Proven experience in construction site management and oversight
  • Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6)
  • Strong knowledge of construction estimating techniques
  • Experience with project scheduling tools (Primavera, Civil 3D)
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
  • Familiarity with contracts specific to federal construction projects
  • Excellent time management and task prioritization skills
  • Effective communication skills with teams, clients, and stakeholders
  • Strong project coordination and multi-tasking abilities

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS
The conditions described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
  • Physical ability to climb stairs and ladders, including temporary structures
  • Use of construction personnel hoists
  • Vision requirements include peripheral vision and depth perception
  • Frequent use of hands to handle tools, devices, and equipment; ability to sit, stand, talk, hear, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
  • Regular use of fine motor skills for keyboarding, phone use, and document handling
  • Occasional lifting or moving of up to fifty (50) pounds
  • Frequent on-site work at active construction locations with exposure to:
  • Moving mechanical parts
  • High or precarious places
  • Fumes or airborne particles
  • Outdoor weather conditions
  • Risk of electrical shock
  • Noise levels may range from moderate to very loud

Benefits
  • Benefits & Career Growth:
    • 401(k) with company matching
    • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off (PTO)
    • Retirement plan
    • Opportunities for professional development and career growth


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