Sr. Project Manager - Federal Division

Granite Construction • Cape Canaveral, FL

13d • $115,957 - $173,935

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager & Estimator leads planning, execution, and financial performance of federal construction projects while providing estimating support for pursuits within Granite’s Federal Division. The position requires federal construction market experience, design-build expertise, and knowledge of FAR requirements, ideally with a record of delivering projects for NAVFAC, USACE, and USCG.

The role manages federal projects from award through closeout, including project teams, subcontractors, design partners, schedules, budgets, quality, risk, documentation, and client communications. It also leads estimating and preconstruction activities, including preparing estimates, developing proposals, reviewing scopes and solicitation documents, engaging subcontractors, and supporting pursuit decisions.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent heavy civil construction experience, along with at least 10 years of relevant federal construction project management and/or estimating experience. The role involves occasional lifting and movement of up to 50 pounds and is subject to outside working conditions and proximity to large construction equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience in heavy civil construction.
• At least 10 years of experience in federal construction project management, estimating, or a combination of both.
• Demonstrated success delivering design-build projects for NAVFAC, USACE, USCG, or similar federal agencies.
• Strong working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and agency-specific requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and preconstruction efforts simultaneously.
• Experience with federal contracting methods, including RFPs, RFQs, MATOCs, MACCs, and IDIQs.
• Proficiency with construction management and estimating software platforms.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-relationship skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain federal security clearances if required.
• Knowledge of construction paving, underground, concrete, and grading practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of union agreements and prevailing wage issues.
• Ability to work in a high-production environment.
• Demonstrated decision-making skills.
• Strong supervisory communication and organizational skills.
• Accuracy at all times.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work safely around large construction equipment and in outside working conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience managing heavy civil, vertical, or infrastructure projects for federal clients.
• Background in self-perform work, cost modeling, or design-build collaboration.
• Professional certification such as PMP, DBIA, or PE.

Responsibilities

• Forecast project revenue and costs to support corporate profitability goals.
• Coordinate with estimators and project controls to establish project budgets.
• Lead estimating efforts on vertically integrated projects and support a consistent bid-to-build process.
• Coordinate with project sponsors, construction managers, estimators, and project teams to manage resources and schedules.
• Participate in bid reviews and bid closings, assess bid accuracy and project feasibility, and develop bid schedules.
• Develop project startup and kickoff plans.
• Promote communication among project engineers, foremen, superintendents, and construction managers to support efficient, profitable, and safe work.
• Maintain job controls for quantities, costs, revenue, and schedule.
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, corporate management, and inspectors.
• Ensure accurate construction reporting and use reporting to support continuous improvement.
• Manage projects to meet or exceed expected profitability margins.
• Support corporate safety initiatives and a safe work environment.
• Lead federal construction projects from award through closeout, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, schedule, and budget.
• Manage project teams, subcontractors, and design partners in a design-build environment.
• Oversee project scheduling, cost control, quality assurance, and risk management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for federal clients, including NAVFAC, USACE, and USCG.
• Ensure project documentation, reporting, and communication meet federal standards and FAR requirements.
• Drive project execution strategies supporting safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Prepare estimates for federal design-build and design-bid-build projects, including conceptual, schematic, and final pricing.
• Lead proposal development, including scope reviews, subcontractor outreach, and pricing strategies.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and RFP documents to identify risks, opportunities, and value-engineering options.
• Collaborate with design teams to develop cost-effective solutions aligned with federal client expectations.
• Support go/no-go decisions and provide cost guidance during early project development.
• Abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct and work as a team player.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Paid holidays and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending plans, including access to an HSA or FSA.
• Special programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness.
• Two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross for salaried employees; Granite pays 100% of the premium for its most popular plan for eligible employees and dependents.
• 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into the 401(k) plan, with immediate vesting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior