Senior Construction Project Manager (USACE / Federal Projects)

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Supplemental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Summary:
GoldenWolf is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to provide Construction Quality Management (CQM), Quality Assurance (QA), contract administration, and project oversight services in support of the Navy Medical Research Command (NMRC) Building 8400 Envelope Renewal and Repair Project at Fort Detrick, Maryland.

This position works directly with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), government stakeholders, and construction contractors to ensure quality, schedule, cost, safety, and contract compliance throughout project execution.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience managing federal construction projects, administering construction contracts, conducting quality assurance inspections, and preparing technical reports and recommendations.

 
Work Period: One base year with one option year and an option 6-month extension.
Status: COA (Contingent on Award)
Location : FT Detrick, MD

 
Essential Functions :

 
1. Contract Administration & Primary Point of Contact  

• Serve as the single daily point of contact for contract administration.
• Prepare correspondence for the facility manager, COR, and ACO signatures.
• Utilize Corps of Engineers automated information systems as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

2. Project Oversight & Reporting  

• Observe and report on assigned projects to government personnel.
• Provide field surveillance and deliver detailed daily engineering and cost-related reports.
• Deliver status reports on assigned projects to district leadership.
• Summarize contractor submittals and provide outlines for government review.
• Inform government personnel on progress percentages and alignment with payment schedules.

3. Compliance, Policy Implementation & Quality Assurance  

• Implement government decisions, laws, regulations, and policy throughout project development.
• Oversee construction, contract administration, and quality assurance in accordance with regulations.
• Deliver quality assurance plans for assigned projects.
• Analyze design and construction issues for contract compliance and provide engineering‑based recommendations.
• Provide guidance on environmental harmony and resolving conflicting plan details.

4. Cost, Schedule & Payment Evaluation  

• Deliver opinions on schedule reasonableness, consistency, and proportionality.
• Verify that work progress supports balanced monetary payments.
• Prepare draft pricing for government estimates.
• Deliver cost proposal analyses and draft cost/price analyses for audits.

5. Contract Modifications & Negotiations  

• Assist the government in preparing modification scopes, drawings, and specifications.
• Deliver draft RFPs, modification documents, and pre‑negotiation objectives.
• Participate in negotiations for price adjustments and changes.
• Prepare draft correspondence related to quantities for progress payments.

6. Claims, REAs & Disputes Support  

• Observe and report on Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs) and contractor claims.
• Deliver technical findings and draft responses.
• Provide recommendations on merit and assist as a resource in cost settlement negotiations.
• Prepare files with supporting analyses for contracting officer decisions.
• Deliver analysis supporting disputes or litigation.

7. Specialized Expertise & Advisory Support  

• Provide subject‑matter expertise on contract surveillance issues.
• Deliver briefings to government representatives as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of experience managing construction, renovation, modernization, or facility improvement projects
• 3+ years of experience supporting federal construction contract administration
• Experience working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
• Experience with Construction Quality Management (CQM), Quality Assurance (QA), and project reporting
• Familiarity with EM 385-1-1 and OSHA construction safety requirements
• Ability to obtain or maintain a NACI Clearance
• Strong technical writing, cost analysis, and project documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CQM-C Certification
• OSHA 30 Certification
• CE-SOHMS experience
• Building envelope repair and restoration experience
• Federal healthcare, laboratory, defense, or research facility construction experience

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) with up to 5% employer match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Supplemental Disability, Life, Accident, and Critical Illness Coverage
• Opportunity to support high-visibility federal construction projects
• Collaborative team environment with industry-leading professionals

Company Profile:
GoldenWolf is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business that provides comprehensive facility management and support services to federal agencies. The company specializes in delivering a wide range of professional services, including facilities condition assessments, quality assurance, construction management, strategic planning, and technical support across civilian and defense sectors.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Keywords: Construction Project Manager, Federal Construction, USACE, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Construction Quality Management (CQM), Quality Assurance (QA), Contract Administration, Building Envelope, Renovation, Modernization, Construction Surveillance, Government Construction, OSHA 30, EM 385-1-1, and Construction Management