Construction Manager (Flex Staff)

Construction Manager (Flex Staff)

We are seeking experienced Construction Managers to independently oversee, manage, and coordinate medium to high complexity federal construction projects from planning through final delivery. Projects may include both vertical (buildings, facilities, utilities) and horizontal (civil, infrastructure, airfields, roadways) construction with agencies such as USACE, AFCEC, and NAVFAC. This position is a pipeline requisition for future project assignments supporting upcoming federal contracts.

Job duties include :

• Planning, directing, and managing all phases of federal construction projects to ensure successful execution in accordance with project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Overseeing and coordinating the activities of contractors, subcontractors, and on-site personnel to maintain quality, safety, and compliance with contractual and technical requirements.
• Acting as the primary liaison between the federal government client's construction branch, project stakeholders, and contractors, maintaining effective communication and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Reviewing and evaluating construction documents, including safety plans, QC plans, design drawings, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and technical reports, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations (FAR), client-specific design standards, and applicable codes.
• Leading and participating in pre-construction conferences, design and progress meetings, on-site inspections, and project closeout activities, including development and management of punch lists.
• Ensuring that all construction activities are executed in accordance with federal safety, environmental, and quality standards, including agency-specific requirements.
• Tracking project performance metrics, analyzing variances, and implementing corrective actions to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant project delivery.
• Mentoring and training junior staff, fostering technical growth and promoting adherence to company and industry best practices in construction management.
• Preparing and maintaining comprehensive project documentation, including daily reports, progress updates, and official correspondence for submission to federal agencies.
• Promoting and enforcing a culture of safety across all project sites, ensuring compliance with OSHA, USACE, and agency-specific safety standards.

Minimum qualifications include :

Preferred qualifications include :

CDM Smith is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Seeking candidates for a potential future opportunity! We are looking for qualified candidates for this position in anticipation of future project opportunities. Please note this is an "evergreen" position which will be used to build our candidate pool but is not a role that is open at this time. If you are interested in being considered for this position should this position become available, we encourage you to apply to be part of our talent community.