Sr. Construction Manager

Akima, LLC•Boston, MA

5d•Remote

About The Position

Akima’s Construction & Security Solutions Group (CSSG) is seeking an experienced Program Management Consultant (On‑Call) to provide flexible, expert-level support across project startup, pre‑construction planning, proposal development, and early execution activities for federal construction projects. This consultant will also assist in developing CSSG’s internal project management resources and provide short‑term backfill support for project managers during workload peaks or staffing transitions. This role strengthens organizational readiness and ensures consistent, high‑quality delivery across CSSG’s federal portfolio. This is an on‑call consulting position activated based on program needs. Manages the direction of construction projects. Serves as company liaison with client contacts as well as contracted construction resources. Provides administrative direction to on-site construction supervisors. Ensures that all applicable codes, standards, and good construction practices are followed. Manage projects or serve as top on-site manager for construction project. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. In-depth understanding of the field's concepts and principles. Leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions. Supervision may be provided through a team of subordinate supervisors and/or managers. Administers departmental policies and procedures, evaluates results and performance, and assists with the development of new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies. Typically requires BA and 8-10 years.

Requirements

10+ years of project or program management experience in federal construction, including MEP‑intensive or secure facility environments.
Demonstrated expertise in project startup, pre‑construction planning, risk management, subcontractor integration, and schedule development.
Hands‑on experience with Procore setup, configuration, workflow development, and training.
Experience supporting proposal development and pre‑construction activities.
Strong understanding of Design‑Build (DB) and Design‑Bid‑Build (DBB) methodologies.
Proven ability to function independently as an on‑call consultant supporting multiple programs.
Strong communication, facilitation, and documentation skills.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

Support the startup of new federal construction projects, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements, customer expectations, and CSSG standards.
Assist with baseline schedule development, subcontractor onboarding, risk assessment, mobilization plans, and project controls setup.
Develop or refine startup tools, PM playbooks, workflows, and documentation templates.
Provide stabilization support to project managers during the initial phases of execution.
Lead or support the integration and configuration of construction management systems such as Procore, including workflow setup, document management, and reporting dashboards.
Support proposal development by contributing to technical narratives, schedules, execution approaches, and staffing strategies.
Participate in pre-construction planning activities including constructability reviews, design coordination (DB/DBB), long‑lead procurement planning, and early sequencing.
Prepare pre‑award and transition-to-execution deliverables to support a smooth handoff from capture to operations.
Enhance and standardize PM best practices, governance processes, and documentation workflows.
Provide subject‑matter expertise in design interpretation, MEP coordination, scheduling, and federal project controls.
Improve Procore-based project workflows, including support for project setup, configuration, training, and compliance with CSSG and federal requirements.
Develop and refine PM tools, SOPs, templates, onboarding guides, and training materials tailored to federal construction delivery.
Mentor junior and mid‑level PMs to strengthen project startup readiness and overall delivery capability.
Serve as a temporary project manager backfill resource to support periods of high activity, staffing gaps, or overlapping mobilizations.
Maintain project continuity by managing schedules, documentation, subcontractor coordination, and customer communications.
Support daily operational workflows through Procore, including RFIs, submittmits, change events, and reporting.