Construction Manager - Federal Sector

Construction Manager - Federal Sector

Procon Consulting · Washington, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-25

Salary: USD 95,000–115,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Construction Management

Description

Procon is a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering high-impact projects across the U.S. and worldwide. An ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm, we specialize in program management, project controls, commissioning, and technology—and offer an excellent platform to grow your career while shaping the future of the built environment.

Procon is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to provide full-time, onsite construction management and owner’s representative services in support of federal construction projects in the Washington, D.C. area. This role is ideal for a construction professional with strong renovation experience, technical expertise, and the ability to coordinate effectively among government stakeholders, design teams, contractors, and consultants. This role requires various skills and experience as listed below.

This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction management, architecture, engineering, and/or construction, with demonstrated experience managing projects of similar size, scope, and complexity.

• Proven experience with renovation and rehabilitation projects involving waterproofing, water-infiltration remediation, structural concrete/slab repairs, building envelope systems, courtyards, plazas, hardscape, landscaping, or similar exterior improvements.

• Strong onsite construction management and Owner’s Representative experience, including field inspections, RFIs, submittals, schedules, change orders, pay applications, quality control, and contract administration.

• Experience managing construction in occupied, operational, or secure facilities; federal, GSA, courthouse, or other government facility experience is highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, applicable codes, safety requirements, quality standards, and construction documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively with owners, government representatives, contractors, architects/engineers, consultants, and other stakeholders while identifying and resolving project risks.

• Experience with federal project documentation and processes, including IGEs, SOWs, acquisition support, commissioning, and project closeout, is highly desirable.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, technical judgment, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as the onsite Construction Project Manager and Owner’s Representative, providing daily oversight of construction activities.

• Inspect work for compliance with contract documents, drawings, approved submittals, applicable codes, quality standards, safety, and security requirements.

• Manage RFIs, submittals, schedules, change orders, pay applications, testing and inspections, project logs, and construction documentation.

• Review contractor schedules, progress, change proposals, and payment applications for accuracy and alignment with field conditions.

• Lead project meetings, prepare meeting minutes, track action items, and coordinate with owners, contractors, architects, engineers, commissioning agents, and consultants.

• Monitor contractor quality control and safety programs and proactively identify schedule, cost, quality, and field risks.

• Prepare daily field reports, risk assessments, technical briefings, Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and other professional project deliverables.

• Support acquisition, procurement, contract administration, project startup, and closeout activities, including warranties, as-builts, punch lists, and commissioning documentation.

• Serve as a key liaison between the government, contractors, design professionals, and other project stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular onsite presence in an active construction environment. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Walking and standing for extended periods while performing site observations and inspections.

• Navigating active construction areas, including stairs, uneven surfaces, temporary walkways, and varying elevations.

• Occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing as necessary to observe construction activities.

• Accessing mechanical, electrical, utility, process, and other construction areas as required.

• Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all applicable site safety requirements.

• Working in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to typical construction-site conditions, including noise, dust, weather, and temperature fluctuations.

• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience.

Interested and qualified candidates please submit a cover letter and a resume.

Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental insurance and 401(K) plan. Procon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

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