Construction Project Manager (GSA / Design-Build)

LRS Federal•Saint Albans, VT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

LRS Federal is seeking an experienced and certified Construction Project Manager to oversee the Construction Management Services for a Federal building - HVAC, and Electrical Upgrade project. The ideal candidate will act as the primary liaison between federal stakeholders, design-build contractors, and our corporate team, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines while managing project schedule, costs, and quality.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of experience successfully managing federal construction projects similar in size, scope, and complexity (specifically building envelope, MEP, and electrical infrastructure modernizations).
Active Project Management (PM) Certification from an accredited organization (e.g., PMP from Project Management Institute or CCM from CMAA).
Direct, proven experience managing Design-Build (DB) contracts valued at $15 Million+.
Explicit history of managing General Services Administration (GSA) projects and a deep familiarity with GSA PBS Core Building Standards.
Strong competency in construction management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project).
Exceptional risk-management skills, particularly regarding unforeseen conditions in occupied, historic, or sensitive federal footprints.
Deep understanding of HVAC/MEP systems, ballistic protections (Level III protocols), and high-efficiency building envelopes.
Ability to pass a federal background check/suitability clearance required for accessing GSA properties.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Construction Manager Advisor (CMa) overseeing day-to-day construction observation, contract management, and general administrative support activities.
Closely monitor and evaluate progress on critical path work items, including structural exterior envelope repairs, window replacements, HVAC system modernization (chillers/controls), and building automation/electrical upgrades.
Lead cost estimation reviews, value engineering efforts, and meticulous schedule management functions to keep the project on time and within the $15M+ scope.
Facilitate seamless communication, status reporting, and change-order management between the GSA Public Buildings Service (PBS) personnel and the design-build contractor.
Ensure all executed work matches strict federal specifications, structural stabilization rules, and environmental/sustainability mandates.