Senior Construction Manager

Senior Construction Manager

Location


US-AL-Huntsville

ID


2026-8436

Category


Construction/Facility Management

Position Type


Full-Time

Remote


No

Clearance Level


Secret

Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to support the execution of a highly visible, large-scale federal design-build program located in Huntsville, Alabama. This position will play a critical leadership role in the delivery of a $2 billion, 60+ acre campus development, overseeing all phases of construction execution from planning through commissioning.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience managing large, complex Design-Build (DBIA) projects within the federal market and demonstrate a proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders through successful project delivery. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to operate effectively in a secure government environment.

Responsibilities

Provide overall construction leadership for a major federal design-build campus development program.
• Oversee construction activities across a multi-building, 60+ acre campus environment.
• Serve as the primary construction management lead, ensuring project objectives for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety are achieved.
• Coordinate closely with government stakeholders, design teams, contractors, and project leadership.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual requirements, federal standards, and project specifications.
• Lead construction planning, sequencing, phasing, risk management, and issue resolution activities.
• Review and evaluate project schedules, cost controls, change management processes, and construction progress.
• Facilitate executive-level reporting and briefings regarding project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure implementation of quality control, quality assurance, and safety programs across the project.
• Support project commissioning, turnover, and closeout activities.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance required
• DBIA Certification (Design-Build Institute of America) required
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive construction management experience
• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex design-build construction projects valued at $500M+; experience on programs approaching or exceeding $1B strongly preferred
• Extensive experience serving as a Construction Manager (CM), Project Manager (PM), or similar leadership role on federal construction programs
• Strong understanding of federal construction regulations, contracting methodologies, quality assurance, safety requirements, and project controls
• Experience coordinating with government clients, designers, contractors, and subcontractors throughout project lifecycle
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Experience delivering Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community construction programs
• Previous experience working on secure facilities, mission-critical infrastructure, campuses, or large federal installations
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, PE, or equivalent
• Experience managing projects utilizing Design-Build best practices and integrated project delivery methodologies

Salary Range

USD $135,000.00 - USD $155,000.00 /Yr.

The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

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Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we're consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation's most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients' missions.

Join us and make a meaningful impact.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.