Construction Manager – Large Government Project

About the role

The Construction Manager leads on‑site administrative and technical activities for a multi‑million‑dollar government‑funded construction project. This role ensures the project is built to design, budget, schedule, and regulatory requirements while providing leadership to staff and subcontractors.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise the entire construction effort, ensuring compliance with design specifications, budget, and timeline.
• Interpret construction documents—including schedules, specifications, blueprints, and schematics—and recommend appropriate methods and equipment.
• Coordinate on‑site functions such as scheduling, material control, and daily direction of administrative staff.
• Monitor safety, security, environmental controls, hazardous materials, and underground utilities in line with applicable SOPs.
• Visit sites regularly, prepare progress reports, and liaise with government and DI inspectors during official visits.
• Provide mentorship, professional development, and leadership to assigned technical and professional staff.
• Participate in design reviews, construction kickoff meetings, and other project‑related gatherings.

Required profile

• Extensive knowledge of cost controls, contractual and project management for large‑scale construction.
• Familiarity with International Building Code, NFPA fire codes, NEC, and general construction practices.
• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense FAR (DFAR), Service Contract Act, Truth in Negotiations Act, ITAR, and FCPA.
• Experience with accounting practices relevant to government contracts.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities.

Required skills

• International Building Code (IBC)
• NFPA fire codes
• National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR)
• Service Contract Act (SCA)
• Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA)
• International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
• Cost control and project budgeting
• Construction document interpretation
• Safety and hazardous material management