Project Manager - Federal Construction

Project Manager – Federal Construction

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Travel: Regular travel to project sites, including Rapid City, SD

Salary: $95,000–$140,000 + 15% project completion bonus

Schedule: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, approximately 45–50 hours/week

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager – Federal Construction to oversee large-scale DOD construction projects supporting the B-21 Raider mission at Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid City, SD.

You’ll take over 2–3 projects with a combined value of approximately $157M , with a structured handoff from the existing project team.

Projects Include

• $59M Environmental Protection Structure
• $52M Environmental Protection Structure
• $46M Maintenance Unit renovation and addition

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from pre-construction through closeout
• Oversee budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and vendors
• Manage RFIs, submittals, permits, and change orders
• Lead project meetings and coordinate with project teams
• Monitor quality, safety, and project progress
• Work directly with government representatives and project stakeholders

Qualifications

• General contractor experience required
• Federal, DOD, USACE, or military construction experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of construction documents, scheduling, budgets, and contracts
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and subcontractor management
• Microsoft Office experience required
• Bluebeam and construction management software experience preferred
• Willingness to travel as needed

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• HSA, life, disability, and EAP
• 401(k) with company match
• 100% employee-owned ESOP, vesting after one year
• Vacation and sick leave

Why Join This Team

Take ownership of major federal projects while working alongside an experienced team. This is a great opportunity to manage high-value DOD work, make a direct impact, and build a long-term career with an employee-owned company.

Looking forward to your application!