Traveling Federal Construction Project Manager

Pay: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Job description:

POSITION TITLE: Sr. Project Manager – Construction / Federal Contracting

STATUS: Full-Time | Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Operations – Construction Management

REPORTS TO: Director of Construction

LOCATION: Long Island New York (with potential for national travel/relocation)

EEO STATEMENT: Ameritech Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

I. PURPOSE OF 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.

II. KEY 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

III. REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

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

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS

The conditions described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Physical ability to climb stairs and ladders, including temporary structures

Use of construction personnel hoists

Vision requirements include peripheral vision and depth perception

Frequent use of hands to handle tools, devices, and equipment; ability to sit, stand, talk, hear, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl

Regular use of fine motor skills for keyboarding, phone use, and document handling

Occasional lifting or moving of up to fifty (50) pounds

Frequent on-site work at active construction locations with exposure to:

Moving mechanical parts

High or precarious places

Fumes or airborne particles

Outdoor weather conditions

Risk of electrical shock

Noise levels may range from moderate to very loud