Full-Time

Senior Construction Project Manager

Posted on 9/11/2025

Deadline 7/8/26
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Compensation Overview

$110k - $140k/yr

Washington, DC, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid work arrangement.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Requirements
  • Preferred BA / BS degree in Construction / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a PMP certification with equivalent work experience may be considered if approved by Client.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience managing construction projects, 5 years of which must be Federal construction projects and/or job order contracts.
  • Thorough working knowledge of Federal contracts and safety standards is essential.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time on active construction sites.
  • Able to communicate clearly and concisely via email, phone, and teams and keep up with steady email exchange with the clients. Timely responses are essential to on-site coordination during business hours.
  • Must be able to keep track of status of between 3-5 active projects.
  • Must be able to read, speak, understand and write English.
  • Strong working understanding of MEP trades and interior renovation and construction.
  • Able to read, understand, redline and disseminate information from construction design documents and blueprints.
Responsibilities
  • Participates in the Estimation, Post Award Kick-Off, Partnering, Pre-construction, Design Development, and Coordination meetings, as directed, during the conceptual and preconstruction phase of a project.
  • Ensures that no construction begins prior to the Designer of Record (DOR) finalizing the design for each segment of work, and construction submittals are approved as required by contract.
  • The PM manages a team of professionals that comprise the Project Management Office, including a Safety Manager, Scheduler, Estimator, Project Controller, Quality Control manager, and Site Superintendent.
  • The PM is responsible for successful execution of all phases of work from project identification and capture, to estimating and scheduling, to safely executing construction activities, through attending all final job walks and providing marked up and as-built drawings at the end of each Project.
  • Directly engaging subcontractors to make financial and execution decisions to complete contract specifications is a primary function of the Project Manager.
  • Work involves managing multiple projects and the cost management and timely execution of work in accordance with job order budgets and agreed upon delivery schedules.
  • The PM ensures contract PWS modifications are appropriately scoped, estimated, and a resource loaded schedule prepared (either MS Project or Primavera) for customer review and approval.
  • The PM ensures the management team provides and maintains both the short-term (three week look ahead provided weekly), the long-term (task duration) schedules and the overall Integrated Resource Loaded Master Schedule.
  • The PM shall be well versed in the use and application of Microsoft Project.
  • Safety is paramount, and the PM is responsible for safe execution of the work at multiple locations.
  • Quality delivery determines follow on work. Although the Site Superintendent, QCM and SSHO are responsible for quality control, the PM is responsible for quality assurance.
  • The PM is responsible for developing and maintaining customer relationships and evolving the team’s credibility to attract and capture new work. The PM is required to facilitate and attend weekly and monthly on-site meetings with government customers and stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications
  • Specialty inspection training and licenses/certs highly desired.
  • Level 1EM 385-1-1, USACE QCM, CRP, First Aid, OSHA 30-hour certifications: Must have or be able to obtain.
  • Desired Software/application skills: MS Word, Excel, Autodesk, MS-Project / Primavera, Cad/Revit, Estimating tools, Cognos, SharePoint, Bluebeam or Nitro, ProCore, USACE RMS, Kahua and other construction related software.

Akima provides services to the U.S. federal government across facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, FF&E, and construction. It delivers contracted, integrated services to help government missions succeed. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, Akima aims to create long-term value for its parent while achieving superior outcomes for customers, guided by Iñupiat values. Its differentiators include Alaska Native ownership, a broad multi-domain service footprint, and a focus on federal missions; its goal is to support customer missions and sustain value for NANA and the Iñupiat community.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Acquired Pinnacle Solutions, enhancing defense training and sustainment capabilities.
  • Appointed Lauren Cates as VP for Emerging Markets Group to expand mission-critical tech.
  • Appointed Marcus Lopez as COO with 30 years experience to drive operational excellence.

What critics are saying

  • 8(a) subsidiaries graduate, losing sole-source edges to General Dynamics and CACI.
  • FY2026 NDAA shifts DoD cloud contracts to AWS and Azure, crushing Akima's IT revenue.
  • NANA shareholder lawsuits over fund mismanagement halt $500M+ pipelines via audits.

What makes Akima unique

  • Akima delivers agile solutions in facilities, IT, logistics, and construction as NANA subsidiary.
  • Ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.
  • Provides mission support to Sandia National Laboratories in high-security environments.

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Company News

PR Newswire
Feb 19th, 2026
Akima appoints Lauren Cates as VP of business development for Emerging Markets Group

Akima, a federal government solutions provider, has appointed Lauren Cates as vice president of business development for its Emerging Markets Group. Cates will lead growth strategy and expand the company's presence in delivering mission-critical technologies to government and military customers. Cates brings over 15 years of federal contracting experience. She previously led Indigo IT's growth team, securing major contracts in cybersecurity, cloud and enterprise IT services, and spent more than a decade with Bowhead Family of Companies managing billion-dollar pipelines. Akima, a subsidiary of Alaska Native Corporation NANA, employs over 11,000 people and delivers solutions across IT, logistics, aerospace and construction. The company ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2026
Akima appoints Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer to drive operational excellence

Akima, a federal government contractor, has appointed Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer. Lopez will report to president and CEO Bill Monet and oversee operational excellence and customer delivery. Lopez brings over 30 years of experience in government and commercial sectors. Most recently, he served as president and chief growth officer at Belcan, a Cognizant company, where he led the integration of a $20 billion enterprise. Previously, he headed ManTech's Advanced Research Technology Business Unit. A former US Navy officer and pilot, Lopez commanded an elite strike/fighter squadron. Akima is a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, employing 11,000 people and delivering solutions in IT, aerospace, construction and other areas. The company ranked 31st on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

WashingtonExec
Apr 12th, 2023
Akima Buys Pinnacle Solutions | WashingtonExec

Akima has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pinnacle Solutions, Inc., a provider of training and sustainment products and services to defense

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