Construction Project Manager

Akicita Federal

. Serve as technical and business manager for designated major building projects from preliminary planning through design, construction, equipment installation, and occupancy .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeAlbuquerque • New Mexico • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in construction project management, including mastery of architectural and engineering principles, effective negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex contracts and grants. Proficient in using Earned Value Management data and performance metrics to analyze project progress and ensure compliance with industry standards.

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Construction Project ManagementEarned Value ManagementArchitectural PrinciplesEngineering PrinciplesPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Construction ManagementBuilding Code InspectionVertical Design-BuildFacilities PlanningEconomic ForecastingProject Status ReportingContract ManagementPerformance MetricsInternal ControlsDocumentation

Soft Skills

Negotiation SkillsInterpersonal Relationship SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsLeadership Experience

Tools & Technologies

Information Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional RegistrationProfessional Engineering LicensurePMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal Facility-Management LawsArchitect/Engineering Service ContractsP.L. 93-638 ContractsP.L. 100-297 GrantsPMI Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as technical and business manager for designated major building projects from preliminary planning through design, construction, equipment installation, and occupancy
Guide and implement nationwide building designs, construction, and improvements for Indian Affairs facilities
Manage large and complex task orders or groups of related task orders
Work with the Government Contracting Officer’s Representative, task-order CORs, government management personnel, and customer agency representatives
Monitor and track designated design and construction projects
Support the assigned federal project manager
Provide routine accomplishment reports to appropriate officials and offices
Develop project Programs of Requirements, drawings, and specifications for major construction projects
Manage and control planning, design, and construction contracts or grants with A-E, tribal, or tribal-organization contractors/grantees
Develop and implement performance measures for construction performance and progress
Manage programs, monitor compliance with specifications, detect deficiencies, and implement corrective actions
Analyze project performance and progress using Earned Value Management data and other industry metrics
Provide project information to senior officials
Develop briefings, reports, position papers, and drawing reviews for management officials, federal agencies, and Tribes
Negotiate and establish effective relationships with supervisors, managers, tribal officials, A/E firms, and contractors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study at an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree in professional architecture or engineering
Mastery of architectural principles, concepts, and practices
Mastery of general engineering principles, concepts, and practices
Ability and experience to lead professional and technical workers
5+ years of experience in construction project management
Extensive construction project management experience, including PMI best practices, internal controls, project status reporting, management decision making, and documentation
Building code inspection experience
Experience with vertical design-build construction and budgeting
Knowledge of facilities planning, architecture, engineering, federal facility-management laws, policies, regulations, industry codes, and standards
Experience using information management systems for project data and status reporting
Ability to manage planning, design, and construction contracts or grants, including Design Build
Experience with economic forecasting and costing for diverse building types and locations
Experience in procurement processes for architect/engineering service contracts, P.L. 93-638 contracts, and P.L. 100-297 grants
Ability to use Earned Value Management data and performance metrics
Demonstrated negotiation and interpersonal relationship skills
Excellent communication skills and experience developing briefings, reports, position papers, and drawing reviews
Professional Registration is preferred
Professional Engineering licensure is preferred
PMP certification is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work environment is a possibility on a case-by-case basis
PMP certification is preferred