Project Manager - Construction

Artic Peak relentless pursues the very highest standards of D/B/B, D/B construction, safety, project management and business operations. Artic Peak (An AKIMA Company) is seeking a Project Manager to direct construction projects that comply with the standards and objectives set by our customers. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in construction management along with a deep understanding of the regulations and compliance requirements specific to government projects. This role requires a strategic thinker capable of navigating complex project demands, ensuring that all construction activities are carried out accurately and within budget and time limits. The Project Manager will work closely with various stakeholders, including government officials, contractors, and Arctic Peak Management, to guarantee that projects achieve their intended objectives while maintaining safety and quality standards. Additionally, the position entails comprehensive reporting and documentation to promote transparency and accountability in project execution. A dedication to fostering a collaborative work environment and advocating for best practices in construction management is vital for success in this role. This senior position demands a hands-on approach, strong leadership skills, and the capability to effectively manage teams and resources to ensure the successful completion of initiatives that have a positive customer impact.

Our goal for every project is simple: deliver the highest quality, lowest cost and longest lasting value for each of our customers. We are looking for individuals experienced in Construction Management specific to Federal construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the Estimation, Post Award Kick-Off, Partnering, Pre-construction, Design Development, and Coordination meetings, as directed, during the conceptual and preconstruction phase of a project.

• Ensure that no construction begins prior to the Designer of Record (DOR) finalizing the design for each segment of work, and construction submittals are approved as required by contract.

• Manages a team of professionals, which could include a Safety Manager, Scheduler, Estimator, Project Controller, Quality Control manager, and Site Superintendent.

• Successful execution of all phases of work from project identification and capture, to estimating and scheduling, to safely executing construction activities, through attending all final walks and providing marked up and as-built drawings at the end of each Project.

• Directly engaging subcontractors to make financial and execution decisions to complete contract specifications is a primary function of the Project Manager.

• Managing multiple projects and the cost management and timely execution of work in accordance with job order budgets and agreed upon delivery schedules.

• Ensures contract PWS modifications are appropriately scoped, estimated, and a resource loaded schedule prepared (either MS Project or Primavera) for customer review and approval.

• Maintains and distributes both the short-term (three-week look ahead provided weekly), the long-term (task duration) schedules and the overall Integrated Resource Loaded Master Schedule.

• Well versed in the use and application of Microsoft Project.

• Safety is paramount, and the PM is responsible for safe execution of the work at multiple locations.

• Quality assurance.

• Develop maintain customer relationships while evolving the team’s credibility to attract and capture new work.

• Facilitate and attend weekly and monthly on-site meetings with government customers and stakeholders.

• May have other duties assigned to facilitate successful construction group growth in the Pittsburgh PA region.

Qualifications

• BA / BS degree in Construction / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or similar discipline.

• Specialty inspection training and licenses/certs highly desired.

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing construction projects, 5 years of which must be Federal construction projects.

• Thorough working knowledge of Federal contracts and safety standards is essential.

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time on active construction sites.

• Able to communicate clearly and concisely via email, phone, and teams and keep up with a steady email exchange with the clients. Timely responses are essential to on-site coordination during business hours.

• Must be able to keep track of status for multiple active projects.

• Must be able to read, speak, understand and write English.

• Strong working understanding of MEP trades and Civil construction.

• Able to read, understand, redline and disseminate information from construction design documents and blueprints.

• Certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent are highly sought after.

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of the Federal and State codes, regulations, and standards relevant to construction (including, but not limited to, Federal OSHA and EPA regulations, NFPA Standards, ANSI Standards, and local building codes) and being able to implement these in the field.

• Level 1EM 385-1-1, CRP, First Aid, OSHA 30-hour certifications:

• Must have or be able to obtain.

• Have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance.

• Desired Software/application skills:

• MS Word, Excel.

• Autodesk.

• MS-Project / Primavera.

• Cad/Revit.

• Estimating tools.

• Cognos.

• SharePoint.

• Bluebeam or Nitro.

• ProCore, USACE RMS, Kahua and other construction related software.

Job ID

2026-25874

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Arctic Peak, an Akima company, is not just another federal construction contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Arctic Peak, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Arctic Peak provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Arctic Peak delivers unparalleled general contracting services with a specialization in design/build projects of all sizes.

As an Arctic Peak employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).