Construction Project Manager - Western United States

West Point Contractors•Phoenix, AZ

27d•$125 - $200•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 is responsible for project direction, schedule performance, cost control, and financial outcomes. Travel of 25% or more is expected. The position requires demonstrated experience delivering federal or public works projects and coordinating project teams, schedules, budgets, and resources to complete work safely, on time, and within budget. The successful candidate will bring strong capability in contract administration, field coordination, subcontractor management, and federal safety, reporting, and documentation requirements, with an understanding of heavy civil paving work. The Project Manager coordinates stakeholders and project teams, manages project resources and daily operations, monitors costs and forecasts financial performance, and maintains job controls for cost tracking, revenue, scheduling, and documents. The role also develops budgets and estimates, supports contract assembly and buyout negotiations, manages personnel and project logistics, verifies contract compliance, builds and leads teams, and promotes company safety initiatives. The role may also develop and implement department-related procedures for companywide use. A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field is required, though specific work experience may substitute. Applicants must have at least seven years of progressive construction management experience and experience with federal or public works projects. This is a full-time, non-remote position. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain access clearances for federal project sites, which may involve background checks, fingerprinting, proof of citizenship, federal employment declarations, tuberculosis testing, and credit checks. Preference is given to candidates residing in a HUBZone-designated area. Relocation assistance is not anticipated.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field; specific work experience may be substituted.
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.
Knowledge of construction, tenant improvements, repairs and alterations, civil work, and utilities.
Ability to work in a high-production environment.
Demonstrated decision-making skills.
Excellent 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 clearance or access to federal project sites; requirements may include background checks, fingerprinting, proof of citizenship, federal employment declarations, tuberculosis testing, and credit checks.
Ability to travel; travel of 25% or more is expected.
Provide a detailed listing of major federal projects when applying, including 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.

Responsibilities

Coordinate communication between key stakeholders and project teams.
Monitor and report resources and daily operations.
Monitor costs to support profitability, margins, and expected financial performance.
Forecast project revenue and costs accurately to help meet corporate profitability goals.
Manage projects to meet or exceed expected profitability margins.
Coordinate with estimators and project controls to establish budgets.
Develop project start-up plans and lead kickoff meetings.
Maintain clear communication to support efficient, safe, and profitable work execution.
Maintain job controls, including cost tracking, revenue, scheduling, and document management.
Build and maintain relationships with owners, vendors, partners, and subcontractors.
Prepare 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 accurate 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, and 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.