Federal Project Manager - Hyattsville, MD

Sheakley Workforce Staffing•Edmonston, MD
•Onsite

About The Position

The Federal Construction Project Manager oversees federal construction projects from contract award through closeout, supporting Department of Defense, NAVFAC, and other federal construction work. Project scopes may include government facility renovations, infrastructure improvements, building construction, mechanical systems, utility work, and other multi-trade construction activities. The role manages project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, RFIs, submittals, invoicing, change orders, quality control requirements, and client communications. The project manager coordinates with owners, government representatives, subcontractors, and field personnel, monitors project performance and compliance, and works to deliver projects on schedule and within budget. The position is based in Hyattsville, Maryland. The candidate must be local to the DMV/Hyattsville area and able to work from the client’s home office while traveling to project sites as required. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM lunch hour and a 40-hour work week. The opportunity is listed as a 12+ month 1099 contractor role, with an opportunity for direct-hire W-2 employment. Compensation is $77 per hour for 1099 or a $125,000 salary for W-2.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of project management experience on federal government construction projects.
  • Experience managing federal government construction contracts and projects.
  • Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and blueprint reading.
  • Experience with project scheduling and budget management.
  • Experience managing subcontractors and vendor relationships.
  • Experience with subcontractor buyouts.
  • Experience managing RFIs and submittals.
  • Experience developing and managing a Schedule of Values.
  • Experience with client and subcontractor invoicing.
  • Experience managing change orders.
  • Experience with Accident Prevention Plans (APPs).
  • Experience with Quality Control Plans (QCPs).
  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Must be local to the DMV/Hyattsville area and able to work from the client’s home office and travel to project sites as required.

Nice To Haves

  • NAVFAC experience.
  • Department of Navy construction experience.
  • Federal design-build experience.
  • USACE project experience.
  • Familiarity with EM 385-1-1.
  • Construction Quality Management (CQM) certification.

Responsibilities

  • Manage federal construction projects from award through closeout.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasting reports.
  • Manage subcontractor procurement, buyouts, and contract administration.
  • Review and process RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
  • Manage project invoicing, Schedule of Values, and financial reporting.
  • Negotiate and process project change orders.
  • Coordinate project activities with owners, government representatives, subcontractors, and field personnel.
  • Support development and management of Accident Prevention Plans (APPs).
  • Support implementation of Quality Control Plans and project quality objectives.
  • Monitor project performance, costs, schedules, risks, and compliance requirements.
  • Conduct project meetings and provide updates to leadership and clients.
  • Ensure successful delivery of federal construction projects on schedule and within budget.

Benefits

  • Principal Retirement with up to 4% employer match for direct-hire W-2 employees.
  • Medical coverage available for direct-hire W-2 employees.
  • Mileage reimbursement for project site travel.
  • Per diem under current GSA guidelines for overnight travel.
  • 80 hours of paid vacation on an accrual basis for direct-hire W-2 employees.
  • 56 hours of paid sick leave for direct-hire W-2 employees.
  • Paid federal government holidays for direct-hire W-2 employees.
  • Federal government snow day policy for direct-hire W-2 employees.
  • IRS mileage reimbursement and applicable per diem for project site travel.
  • Weekly pay for 1099 contractors.
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