Federal Construction Project Manager

Pay: $80,000.00 – $140,000.00 per year

Job description:

POSITION TITLE: Project Manager – Construction / Federal Contracting
STATUS: Full-Time | Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Operations – Construction Management
REPORTS TO: Director of Construction
LOCATION: Connecticut, New York or Texas (with potential for national travel/relocation)
EEO STATEMENT: Ameritech Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

I. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The 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 CT, NY, TX and may expand to support national projects as the portfolio grows. Candidates must be open to travel 

II. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all aspects of construction projects from planning through implementation
• Provide daily on-site leadership both in the office and at designated 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