Construction Project Manager - Western United States

West Point Contractors•San Diego, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

West Point Contractors is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead federal construction projects across the West Coast. The role has full responsibility for project direction, schedule performance, cost control, and overall financial outcomes, with travel of 25% or more expected. The position requires proven experience delivering federal government projects and coordinating teams, schedules, budgets, and resources to complete work safely, on time, and within budget. The successful candidate will bring strong command of contract administration, field coordination, subcontractor management, and federal safety, reporting, and documentation requirements. The work includes heavy civil paving and other construction in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. West Point is a federal construction contractor with staff working at offices and installations throughout the United States. Its divisions serve horizontal and vertical construction, and the company describes itself as client-focused and employee-centered, valuing quality, accuracy, integrity, and positivity. The Project Manager coordinates stakeholders and project teams; monitors resources, operations, costs, revenue, schedules, and documents; forecasts project financials; and manages work to meet or exceed expected margins. The role establishes budgets with estimators and project controls, leads project startup and kickoff, builds and manages project teams, and schedules personnel, suppliers, equipment, and materials. It also manages contracts and buyout, contract changes, mobilization and demobilization, compliance, customer and partner relationships, reporting, and department procedures. The position supports and promotes corporate safety initiatives. A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field is required, although specific work experience may substitute. Candidates need at least seven years of progressive construction management experience and experience on federal or public works projects. Experience with structural steel buildings, asphalt paving, sitework, utilities, and MEP is preferred. The role is full-time, is not remote, and does not anticipate relocation assistance. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain access clearances for federal project sites; required checks may include background checks, fingerprinting, proof of citizenship, federal employment declarations, tuberculosis testing, and credit checks.

Requirements

At least 7 years of progressive experience in a construction management environment.
Experience on federal or public works projects, particularly FAA, USACE, NAVFAC, USAF, or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field; specific work experience may substitute for the degree.
Knowledge of construction, tenant improvements, repairs and alterations, civil work, and utilities.
Ability to work in a high-production environment.
Demonstrated decision-making skills.
Strong leadership, supervisory, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience and proficiency with CPM project scheduling such as Primavera P6.
Ability to obtain and maintain access clearance to federal project sites; checks may include background checks, fingerprinting, proof of citizenship, federal employment declarations, tuberculosis testing, and credit checks.
Willingness to travel 25% or more.
Include a detailed listing of major federal projects when applying, with contractor, agency, contract amount, and work summary.

Nice To Haves

Experience with structural steel buildings, asphalt paving, sitework, utilities, and MEP.
Familiarity with BuilderTrend or other construction software.
Residence in a HUBZone-designated area is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate communication between key stakeholders and project teams.
Monitor and report resources and daily operations.
Monitor costs to protect profitability, margins, and expected financial performance.
Forecast project revenue and costs accurately to support corporate profitability goals.
Run projects at profitability levels that meet or exceed expected margins.
Coordinate with estimators and project controls to establish budgets.
Develop project startup plans and lead kickoff meetings.
Maintain effective communication to support efficient, safe, and profitable work execution.
Ensure job controls for cost tracking, revenue, scheduling, and document management.
Build and maintain relationships with owners, vendors, partners, and subcontractors.
Prepare accurate project reports for continuous performance improvement.
Build, lead, and manage diverse project teams.
Schedule personnel and ensure team members work effectively and safely.
Budget and track costs and maintain expense records tied to project scope.
Develop project budgets and estimates for contract changes.
Assemble project contracts and negotiate buyout during contracting.
Schedule suppliers, equipment, and materials; manage mobilization and demobilization.
Verify contract compliance and maintain document controls.
Develop, establish, and implement department-related procedures for companywide use.
Comply with, support, and promote corporate safety initiatives.

Benefits

Highly competitive salaries.
Performance-based bonuses.
Comprehensive benefits and health package.
Health, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of premiums paid by the company for employees and dependents.
Flexible spending account (FSA).
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with matching program.
Paid vacation, sick, and family leave.
Flexible work schedule as the position allows.