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Construction Management, Consulting, Government Contracting

Construction Project Manager - Federal Sector

Washington, DCOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • construction management
  • federal facility projects
  • National Capital Region
  • new construction
  • major renovations
  • space reconfiguration
  • Nebraska Avenue Complex
  • St. Elizabeths West Campus
  • project coordination
  • cost estimating

Nice to have

  • PE
  • PMP
  • RA

Role summary

Procon, a construction management and technology consulting firm, seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager for federal facility projects in the National Capital Region. The role involves managing new construction, major renovations, and space reconfigurations, including work at the Nebraska Avenue Complex and St. Elizabeths West Campus. Responsibilities include project coordination, cost estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and collaborating with government stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of project management experience in interior renovations/new construction, plus an additional 4 years of commercial construction project management experience. Proficiency in MS Project or Primavera P3-P6 and knowledge of construction methods are required. Familiarity with DHS facilities and secure spaces, along with PE, PMP, or RA credentials, are preferred. A Secret security clearance is mandatory.

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 technology—and offer an excellent platform to grow your career while shaping the future of the built environment.

Procon seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to provide design and construction project management support for multiple ongoing and planned federal facility projects throughout the National Capital Region (NCR). The position will support new construction, major renovations, and space reconfiguration projects, including work at the Nebraska Avenue Complex and St. Elizabeths West Campus. Responsibilities will include construction and building management support, project coordination, cost estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and collaboration with architecture, engineering, construction, and government stakeholder teams. The ideal candidate will have experience managing complex federal facility projects throughout the design and construction lifecycle.

This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Qualifications & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or a minimum of 4 years of project management experience supporting interior renovations or new construction.
  • Minimum of 4 additional years of commercial construction project management experience.
  • Experience managing complex new construction, major renovations, and multiple concurrent building projects.
  • Strong knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, cost estimating, budgeting, and project controls.
  • Experience coordinating with GSA, A/E firms, contractors, construction trades, and building suppliers.
  • Proficiency in developing and managing schedules using MS Project and/or Primavera P3–P6.
  • Ability to lead facility construction activities and construction progress meetings.
  • Ability to electronically review and print AutoCAD documents.
  • Experience with commercial projects involving systems furniture.
  • Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced project environments.
  • Familiarity with DHS facilities throughout the National Capital Region and experience with secure/SCIF spaces preferred.
  • PE, PMP, or RA credential preferred.
  • Minimum Secret security clearance required. Must successfully pass a DHS suitability background investigation to obtain unescorted access to DHS facilities.
Responsibilities & Duties
  • Serve as the primary on-site Project Manager, overseeing day-to-day project execution, budgets, schedules, quality, and contractor performance.
  • Manage multiple concurrent new construction and major renovation projects for commercial and government facilities.
  • Coordinate with GSA, A/E firms, contractors, construction trades, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
  • Develop project cost estimates, track funding, and support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules using MS Project and/or Primavera P3–P6.
  • Direct construction activities, monitor project progress, and lead construction progress meetings.
  • Review and manage construction documents, including AutoCAD drawings.
  • Support space planning, design coordination, and systems furniture requirements.
  • Prepare monthly progress reports and participate in meetings with the COR, CO, and other government stakeholders.
  • Provide additional project and program management support as required.
Physical Requirements

This position requires regular onsite presence in an active construction environment. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

  • Walking and standing for extended periods while performing site observations and inspections.
  • Navigating active construction areas, including stairs, uneven surfaces, temporary walkways, and varying elevations.
  • Occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing as necessary to observe construction activities.
  • Accessing mechanical, electrical, utility, process, and other construction areas as required.
  • Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all applicable site safety requirements.
  • Working in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to typical construction-site conditions, including noise, dust, weather, and temperature fluctuations.
  • Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.

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.

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