Senior Project Manager

JR & Co.

. Own the full lifecycle of assigned federal projects from award through closeout .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the full lifecycle of federal construction projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, safety protocols, and project controls. Proficient in scheduling, stakeholder communication, and managing project budgets and resources effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Federal Construction CompliancePrimavera P6 SchedulingProject Management Professional (PMP) CertificationStakeholder ManagementConstruction Project Management

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Hard Skills

Project Lifecycle ManagementContract ExecutionBudget MonitoringChange Order ManagementRFI ManagementSite Staging PlanningSafety ProtocolsQuality ManagementReading Plans and SpecificationsNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceMicrosoft OfficeBuildertrendRMSProject Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

OSHA 30 CertificationProject Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal ProjectsConstruction ManagementContract RequirementsSafety StandardsSubcontractor Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the full lifecycle of assigned federal projects from award through closeout
Ensure projects meet goals within scope, schedule, budget, and key performance indicators
Lead contract and subcontract reviews; ensure permits, insurance certificates, and bonds are issued promptly after award
Develop and submit project planning documents, including Site Staging, Safety, Quality, Waste, and Small Business Subcontracting plans
Lead Pre-Construction, Progress, and After-Action meetings with agendas and action items
Prepare the Schedule of Values, oversee billings, review invoices, and monitor job costs and forecasts
Find, subcontract, and manage contractors, architects, and suppliers as required
Manage submittals, change orders, and RFIs, including submitting RFIs within 48 hours of notice
Work with the Superintendent and Operations to monitor schedules and respond to clients and stakeholders
Manage multiple projects through closeout, including warranty and closeout documents
Lead contract execution, compliance, project controls, and stakeholder communication across federal projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain)
Valid driver's license
Ability to obtain a Secret-level security clearance
Advanced knowledge of federal construction compliance, contract requirements, codes, standards, and safety protocols
Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling, including building, updating, and maintaining project schedules
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, solicitations, and contracts
Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Buildertrend, RMS, and other PM software
Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and time management skills
Minimum of 10 years of construction project management and trade industry experience
Experience working as or directly with prime contractors on federal projects
Pass an initial drug test and participate in the random drug testing program
Ability to work at heights, including on rooftops
Degree in Construction Management or Project Management preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Paid time off
401(k) with company match
Company-issued phone or phone stipend
Occasional travel for site visits, in-person training, and networking
Overtime and weekend work as needed