Construction Manager

The position supports a geographically dispersed portfolio of critical infrastructure projects, including AM radio transmission facilities, communications towers, hardened equipment shelters, electrical systems, generators, fuel storage systems, and associated site infrastructure. Candidates may come from titles such as Construction Manager, Senior Construction Manager, Construction Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Telecom Construction Manager, or Infrastructure Project Manager.

Location- Oxon Hill, MD(National Harbor) but just needs to be available for occasional onsite (1-2 days per months)
Travel- Must be ok with 50% Travel
Contract- Contract to Perm Hire

IV Process- (2 Steps) Video interviews

Must Haves

• Eligible to obtain/ maintain Top Secret security clearance.
• LCAT- Bachelors & 7 years of experience, 5 years with MS and 11 years with No degree.
• Candidates may come from titles such as Construction Manager, Senior Construction Manager, Construction Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Telecom Construction Manager, or Infrastructure Project Manager.
• Projects involve installing infrastructure to support specialized communications at AM radio station sites.
• This is a very hands-on role with significant individual ownership. They will not have a junior PM or dedicated project support underneath them.
• Candidates need to be comfortable independently managing their projects end-to-end, solving problems, coordinating stakeholders/vendors, and keeping projects moving.
• Who have personally owned construction projects, rather than primarily supporting another Construction Manager or PM.
• Strong backgrounds could include construction management, infrastructure construction, telecom construction, utilities, federal/government construction, or other technically complex construction environments.
• Must be comfortable with up to 50% travel, including travel throughout the U.S. and U.S. territories.

Position Summary
The Construction Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing design, construction, and infrastructure modernization activities supporting the FEMA National Public Warning System (NPWS) program.
The position supports a geographically dispersed portfolio of critical infrastructure projects, including AM radio transmission facilities, communications towers, hardened equipment shelters, electrical systems, generators, fuel storage systems, and associated site infrastructure.
The Construction Manager coordinates engineering firms, construction contractors, equipment manufacturers, and other project stakeholders to ensure successful execution of construction activities.
The Construction Manager is responsible for monitoring project schedules, budgets, technical requirements, construction quality, and regulatory compliance while minimizing disruptions to operational broadcast facilities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage construction and infrastructure modernization projects from initial planning through final acceptance and closeout.
2. Coordinate engineering and design activities, review design deliverables, facilitate design reviews, and resolve technical issues with engineering consultants and stakeholders.
3. Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, execution strategies, and resource requirements to support effective project planning and execution.
4. Provide construction oversight by coordinating contractor activities, monitoring construction progress, and ensuring compliance with approved designs, specifications, and contractual requirements.
5. Support procurement and logistics activities, including contractor procurement, equipment acquisition, material deliveries, site access, and specialized construction operations.
6. Coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and telecommunications disciplines associated with broadcast and critical infrastructure facilities.
7. Perform project controls activities, including monitoring costs, schedules, risks, change orders, and contractor performance, and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
8. Manage stakeholder coordination with FEMA representatives, broadcast facility operators, engineering consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
9. Monitor construction quality, safety practices, permitting, and compliance with applicable regulatory and contractual requirements.
10. Coordinate project commissioning and closeout activities, including inspections, testing, punch-list resolution, final acceptance, and project documentation.
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
· Minimum of seven years of experience managing commercial, industrial, telecommunications, or infrastructure construction projects.
· Demonstrated experience managing projects from planning and design coordination through construction and closeout.
· Experience coordinating multiple construction projects and contractors simultaneously.
· Working knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, cost estimating, and contract administration.
· Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
· Familiarity with applicable building codes, construction safety requirements, and permitting processes.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project, as well as other project scheduling and management software.
· Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and contractor coordination skills.
· Ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the United States and U.S. territories.
Preferred Qualifications
· Active Top Secret security clearance preferred.
· Experience supporting federal government construction or infrastructure programs.
· Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements and government contracting procedures.
· Experience with telecommunications infrastructure, AM broadcast facilities, transmission towers, or critical communications systems.
· Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, standby generators, fuel systems, HVAC, and hardened equipment shelters.
· Experience coordinating construction at operational facilities where service interruptions must be minimized.
· Familiarity with construction inspection, commissioning, acceptance testing, and project closeout.
· Professional certifications such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent.