Traveling Federal Construction Project Manager

AmeriTech Contracting LLC•Berlin, CT

58d•$90,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Sr. Project Manager – Construction / Federal Contracting will oversee federally funded/government construction projects, both locally and nationally. This role involves full project lifecycle management including planning, scheduling, budgeting, implementation, mentoring, and on-site safety assessment. The position will initially focus on a long-term project in Long Island New York and may expand to support national projects as the portfolio grows. Candidates must be open to travel and possible temporary relocation.

Requirements

Proven experience in construction site management and oversight
Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6)
Strong knowledge of construction estimating techniques
Experience with project scheduling tools (Primavera, Civil 3D)
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
Familiarity with contracts specific to federal construction projects
Excellent time management and task prioritization skills
Effective communication skills with teams, clients, and stakeholders
Strong project coordination and multi-tasking abilities

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of construction projects from planning through implementation
Provide daily on-site leadership at the Long Island New York project site, with potential national travel as required
Supervise on-site personnel and subcontractors
Track costs of field directives and back charges for forecasting and processing
Analyze line-item exposures, especially on unit price contracts
Monitor the status of all contract allowances and issue change order requests as needed
Develop and manage a proactive project close-out plan, including documentation
Review subcontractor/vendor requisitions to prevent unauthorized change order payments
Produce accurate percent-complete projections for financial reporting
Collaborate with project teams to create clear, thorough scopes of work
Deliver monthly contract schedule updates to the customer per contract requirements
Take swift action to manage and correct underperforming subcontractors
Develop and maintain a buy-out and procurement schedule, assist with schedule narrative
Complete buy-out in alignment with budget, schedule, and contractual requirements