Federal Project Manager

Federal Construction Project Manager (PM)

Location: Hyattsville, MD
Work Arrangement: Must be local to the DMV/Hyattsville area and able to work from the client's home office while traveling to project sites as required.
Duration: 12+ Months (Start: 9/28)
Type: 1099 Contractor with Opportunity for Direct Hire W2

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $77/hr (1099) or $125,000 Salary (W2)
Travel Reimbursement: IRS Mileage Reimbursement and Applicable Per Diem for Project Site Travel
Pay Frequency: Weekly (1099)

Direct Hire W2 Benefits Package

Principal Retirement with Up to 4% Employer Match
Medical Coverage Available
Mileage Reimbursement for Project Site Travel
Per Diem Paid Per Current GSA Guidelines for Overnight Travel
80 Hours Paid Vacation (Accrual Basis)
56 Hours Paid Sick Leave
Paid Federal Government Holidays
Federal Government Snow Day Policy
40-Hour Work Week

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Hour

Why This Opportunity?

Join a federal government construction contractor supporting Department of Defense, NAVFAC, and other federal construction projects. Project scope includes government facility renovations, infrastructure improvements, building construction, mechanical systems, utility work, and multi-trade federal construction activities.

The Federal Project Manager will oversee project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, RFIs, invoicing, change orders, quality control requirements, and client communications while ensuring successful execution of federal construction contracts from award through closeout.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5+ Years of Project Management Experience on Federal Government Construction Projects
Experience Managing Federal Government Construction Contracts and Projects
Strong Understanding of Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Blueprint Reading
Experience with Project Scheduling and Budget Management
Experience Managing Subcontractors and Vendor Relationships
Experience with Subcontractor Buyouts
Experience Managing RFIs and Submittals
Experience with Schedule of Values Development and Management
Experience with Client and Subcontractor Invoicing
Experience Managing Change Orders
Experience with Accident Prevention Plans (APPs)
Experience with Quality Control Plans (QCPs)
Strong Communication, Leadership, and Organizational Skills

Preferred Qualifications

NAVFAC Experience
Department of Navy Construction Experience
Federal Design-Build Experience
USACE Project Experience
EM 385-1-1 Familiarity
Construction Quality Management (CQM) Certification

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage federal construction projects from award through closeout
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasting reports
• Manage subcontractor procurement, buyouts, and contract administration
• Review and process RFIs, submittals, and project documentation
• Manage project invoicing, Schedule of Values, and financial reporting
• Negotiate and process project change orders
• Coordinate project activities with owners, government representatives, subcontractors, and field personnel
• Support development and management of Accident Prevention Plans (APPs)
• Support implementation of Quality Control Plans and project quality objectives
• Monitor project performance, costs, schedules, risks, and compliance requirements
• Conduct project meetings and provide updates to leadership and clients
• Ensure successful delivery of federal construction projects on schedule and within budget

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• Federal Construction Contract Management
• NAVFAC Construction Projects
• Department of Defense Construction Requirements
• Construction Scheduling & Project Controls
• Budget & Cost Management
• Subcontractor Management
• RFI & Submittal Processes
• Schedule of Values Development
• Change Order Management
• Quality Control Plans (QCPs)
• Accident Prevention Plans (APPs)
• Blueprint & Specification Interpretation
• Federal Compliance & Project Documentation

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a federal construction project leader with experience successfully managing government construction contracts, subcontractors, budgets, and schedules.

Success in this role requires effective leadership, strong client communication, proactive project management, successful risk mitigation, and the ability to consistently deliver federal construction projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with contractual requirements.

Apply Today

Qualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.

Please ensure your resume clearly reflects experience with federal construction project management, NAVFAC projects, Department of Defense work, subcontractor management, project scheduling, budgeting, RFIs, Schedule of Values, invoicing, change orders, APPs, and Quality Control Plans.

Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.