Construction Project Manager, Federal

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Project Manager – Federal Projects

Columbia, SC | Full-Time | New Growth Position

Our client, a growing Southeast-based general contractor, is expanding their federal project portfolio and creating a new Construction Project Manager role. This isn't a backfill—it's real growth. You'll manage government construction projects from award through closeout, working with Contracting Officers and subcontractors to deliver on time, on budget, and in full compliance. If you know federal contracting inside out, this is the role.

About the Company

Full-service general contractor licensed in SC, NC, GA, and TN. They specialize in retail, office, institutional, healthcare, and warehouse projects. Their reputation is built on quality work, clear communication, and treating people right. The team is collaborative, professional, and committed to getting the details right—especially on federal work.

What You'll Actually Do

• Own federal projects from award through final closeout: budgets, schedules, quality, compliance
• Be the go-to person for Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer Representatives, and government QA teams
• Prepare submittals, RFIs, schedules of values, pay applications, and all project documentation per federal contract requirements
• Navigate FAR, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, certified payroll, and Buy American provisions—you know this landscape
• Oversee quality control programs aligned with USACE and NAVFAC standards, including three-phase review processes
• Manage site safety under EM 385-1-1 and OSHA standards
• Negotiate and manage subcontracts and purchase orders
• Lead project meetings, manage change orders and modifications (REAs), maintain accurate daily reporting
• Handle project financials: cost forecasting, billing, monthly projections
• Support estimating and preconstruction on federal pursuits as the team pursues new work

Who You Are

• 5+ years of commercial construction PM experience, including at least 2 years managing federal projects (USACE, NAVFAC, GSA, VA, or similar)
• Deep working knowledge of federal contracting requirements, FAR, Davis-Bacon, certified payroll, and government submittal/closeout processes
• Comfortable with government project management platforms (RMS 3.0, Procore, etc.)
• Strong scheduling background; Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project experience is valuable
• Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) certification preferred; willingness to obtain if needed
• OSHA 30 preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (equivalent field experience counts)
• Excellent communicator, organized, strong client relationship skills
• Valid driver's license; ability to travel to project sites as needed
• Ability to obtain base access and pass federal background screening

What We Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and credentials
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Real growth opportunity as the company expands its federal work pipeline
• Collaborative team that values your expertise
• Relocation assistance available

Equal Opportunity Employer. This company celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment.