Federal Project Manager
Michael Page
Colorado Springs, CO
An established federal contractor with a strong national footprint is seeking a seasoned Federal Project Manager to lead complex, high‑value federal construction projects. This is a top‑priority hire offering long‑term stability, major project exposure, and relocation support for the right candidate.
Client Details
This organization is a well‑established federal construction contractor with a strong track record delivering large, complex government projects across the United States. They operate with consistent quality standards, structured project controls, and a long‑term pipeline of federal work. The business offers stable multi‑year assignments, experienced in‑house support teams, and a disciplined approach to project delivery, providing their Superintendents with the resources needed to run efficient, compliant, and high‑performing job sites.
Description
As the Federal Project Manager, you will oversee large‑scale federal projects from award through closeout, ensuring compliance with federal processes and delivering exceptional results. Reporting to a senior operations leader, you will:
- Lead full lifecycle execution of federal construction projects, typically $50M+ in value
- Navigate federal contracting requirements, red tape, submittals, and documentation
- Manage relationships with federal agencies, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Drive cost control, scheduling, forecasting, and quality performance
- Oversee field teams and ensure all safety standards are upheld
- Lead progress meetings, reporting, and project communications
- Champion successful delivery against contractual, technical, and financial objectives
Profile
For the Federal Project Manager we are seeking:
- Proven experience managing large federal construction projects start‑to‑finish
- Strong background with USACE (ideal) or NAVFAC (accepted)
- Deep fluency in federal processes, protocols, and compliance requirements
- Track record running projects of $50M+ (preferably larger)
- Ability to lead teams, manage stakeholders, and resolve complex issues
- Strong scheduling, cost management, and documentation skills
- Willingness to relocate to the Colorado market (support provided)
Job Offer
- Competitive compensation package 120-150k
- Relocation assistance available
- Robust benefits including bonus potential
- Career development with a well‑established federal contractor
- Opportunity to lead major, high‑visibility federal projects
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
10 Years of Project management in the federal spaceAbout the Company
Michael Page
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