Project Manager - Federal

Absher Construction•Bremerton, WA

7h•$120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Absher Construction is hiring a Project Manager to take ownership of federal construction project delivery from preconstruction through closeout. The role leads and supports project teams to deliver work safely, to required quality standards, in compliance with contracts, and within financial goals. The Project Manager may collaborate with a Senior Project Manager or Project Executive depending on project scale, and will build trusted working relationships with government agencies, design partners, and subcontractors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent field experience.
Proven project management experience in commercial and/or federal construction.
Prior experience managing construction projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and/or Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC).
Strong understanding of federal contracting procedures, project documentation, and government quality control requirements.
Experience with federal construction safety standards, including EM 385-1-1.
Skills in project budgeting, scheduling, cost forecasting, change management, and contract negotiations.
Ability to interpret federal contract specifications, drawings, and technical requirements.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills with government representatives, design teams, and trade partners.
Commitment to a safety-first culture and inclusive team environment.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screen is required for all job offers.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with construction management platforms such as Procore.

Responsibilities

Lead federal project execution to support successful delivery, financial performance, contract compliance, and team coordination.
Oversee project startup, scheduling, change management, safety planning, quality control, and closeout.
Manage relationships with government clients, contracting officers, design partners, and subcontractors.
Supervise and mentor project engineers and other project staff.
Review contract documents, drawings, and specifications for compliance with federal requirements and constructability standards.
Participate in preconstruction planning, estimating, procurement, and schedule development.
Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract modifications while maintaining accurate project documentation.
Monitor project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, and subcontractor performance to identify and mitigate risks.
Apply federal construction requirements, including USACE and/or NAVFAC procedures, reporting, documentation, and quality control standards.
Resolve field challenges, coordinate with project stakeholders, and maintain positive government client relationships.