Project Manager - Federal Sector (Construction)

Procon is a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering high‑impact projects across the U.S. and worldwide. An ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm for five consecutive years, we specialize in program management, project controls, commissioning, and virtual intelligence—and offer an excellent platform to grow your career while shaping the future of the built environment.

Procon now seeks a Construction Manager for an opportunity in the Alexandria, LA area with a federal client. The candidate will have responsibilities that include but are not limited to construction management, quality assurance, project controls, inspections, documentation and administration, stakeholder management and coordination. This role requires 10+ years of experience in construction management on projects for interior office renovations for the federal government.  This role requires various skills and experience as listed below.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• BA or BS degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a related field is required.
• 10+ years of experience in construction management on projects for new construction, mechanical systems, renovations, upgrades or new fit-outs on federal construction/engineering projects.
• Excellent communication skills with field and office personnel.
• Self-starter, looking to grow, and seeking support and help from others.
• Excels in administrative work for project processes and documentation and understands the importance thereof.
• Experience in the use of industry project management software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, AutoCADD, Revit, Procore, Kahua, etc. is preferred.
• Experience with coordinating with project stakeholders, contractors, architects and engineers during all construction project phases.
• Experience with reviewing design document submittals, reviewing cost and schedule estimates, collecting, preparing, and reporting programmatic information.
• Experience with estimating and cost verification reviews.
• Fluent in project management principles and how to implement project management principles.
• Ability to analyze all relevant project-related information and communicate project status and issues effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications, interpret contract terms and conditions, working knowledge of CPM scheduling, communication skills, intermediate computer skills and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the role of construction project manager in both federal and private sector commercial construction projects is highly preferred but not required.
• Experience in the role of owner's representative on commercial construction projects is highly preferred but not required.
• Active PMP and/or CCM credential, and OSHA-30 and CQM certification.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide onsite construction management duties during construction, fit-out, commissioning and occupancy phases.
• Strong background with administration and communication during project delivery, including creating and updating spreadsheets, navigating owner provided software to align with the proper project processes, and maintaining compliant electronic documentation during the project.
• Provide technical support daily to all customers, manage electronic documents, serve as the liaison for stakeholders and customer groups, provide expertise, monitor security related issues, and maintain a coordinating relationship with the government agency, its clients, and external partners to include the architect-engineers, construction contractors, and other contractors supporting the government.
• Provide support in project planning, procurement, design reviews, management direction, project completion, client satisfaction, and financial outcome of assigned construction projects.
• Generate well organized professional deliverables, including daily field reports, monthly reports, meeting minutes, and monthly master schedule updates.
• Provide support in creating estimates for change orders, reviewing contractor change orders, and providing comparisons for owner supported negotiations.
• Review schedule and align project work plan and deadlines with requirements.
• Inspect and monitor on-site processes, procedures, and systems for compliance with construction drawings, security requirements, and code compliance.
• Lead and manage the construction quality assurance process.
• Coordinate and monitor the completion of activities in all phases of the project life cycle.
• Monitor and oversee the project to include but not limited to design reviews, risk management, security and safety compliance, quality assurance, etc.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of construction submittals and construction contract documents.
• Provide project administration and contract administration duties, including monitoring of progress, follow up, and project documentation.
• Assist the Owner with technical reviews, execution, and administration.
• Assists with the transition of projects to those customers responsible for ongoing maintenance.

Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience.

Interested and qualified candidates please submit a cover letter and a resume.

Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental insurance and 401(K) plan. Procon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.