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Project Manager - Federal Construction - DC

Washington, District of Columbia Permanent USD110,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
Join a highly respected general contractor as a Project Manager overseeing the successful delivery of complex commercial, institutional, and government construction projects throughout the DMV region. This role offers ownership of project execution, budgeting, scheduling, client relationships, and team leadership from preconstruction through closeout.
  • Lead landmark commercial and government construction projects
  • Strong bonus potential tied to performance, metrics, and tenure

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established construction organization known for delivering challenging, high-profile projects that make a lasting impact on the communities they serve. They foster a collaborative culture focused on excellence, professional development, innovation, and long-term career growth.

Job Description

The Project Manager - Federal Construction - DC will:

  • Manage all phases of construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between clients, field teams, subcontractors, consultants, and company leadership.
  • Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and overall project execution.
  • Develop, maintain, and analyze CPM schedules, including updates and schedule impact assessments.
  • Oversee subcontractor buyout, procurement, contract administration, performance, and coordination.
  • Manage project financials, including cost control, forecasting, invoicing, pay applications, and profitability tracking.
  • Administer change orders, project documentation, and contract compliance requirements.
  • Coordinate material procurement and equipment deliveries to support project schedules.
  • Monitor jobsite safety, quality control, and project performance to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
  • Identify and resolve project risks, conflicts, and challenges in a proactive manner.
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to project engineers and other project team members.



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.

The Successful Applicant

The Project Manager - Federal Construction - DC will have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of construction project management experience.
  • Experience managing complex commercial, institutional, healthcare, higher education, government, or federal construction projects preferred.
  • Proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6, and other construction management software.
  • Strong understanding of CPM scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and project financial management.
  • Experience with subcontractor buyouts, procurement, contract administration, and change order management.
  • Knowledge of project documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrated leadership, team management, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Ability to pass a federal background investigation.
  • Ability to pass a drug screening and motor vehicle record review if applicable.
  • Financial and credit review may be conducted, including bankruptcy screening for Project Manager-level candidates.

What's on Offer

The Project Manager - Federal Construction - DC will receive:

  • Manage prestigious, high-visibility construction projects throughout the DMV region.
  • Join a financially stable and highly respected industry leader with an outstanding reputation.
  • Receive performance-based bonus opportunities with structured review cycles twice per year.
  • Work alongside experienced construction professionals on technically challenging projects.
  • Enjoy strong career advancement opportunities, leadership exposure, and professional development support.
Contact
Carolyn Bayha
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7066246

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Washington
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Carolyn Bayha
Job Reference
JN-072026-7066246
 

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