Traveling Federal Senior Project Manager

Salary: USD
150000 - USD
200000 per year

Location: Panama City, Florida (initial assignment)
Travel: Required - assignment-based travel to subsequent project locations nationwide
Employment Type: Full-Time

A top-tier national general contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Federal Construction to lead the execution of large, complex federal construction projects. The initial assignment will be based in Panama City, Florida
, with expectations to transition to additional federal projects in other U.S. locations upon completion.

This role is ideal for a seasoned construction professional with demonstrated experience managing large-scale projects for federal agencies while working within structured, performance-driven environments typical of major construction firms.

• Provide full life-cycle leadership of federal construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Serve as the primary point of contact with federal clients, contracting officers, inspectors, designers, and internal executive leadership
• Oversee project teams including Project Managers, Superintendents, Engineers, and support staff
• Maintain strict compliance with federal contract requirements, including:
  • FAR / DFARS regulations
  • Safety, quality, and security protocols
  • Federal reporting, documentation, and audit standards
• Manageprojectfinancials including:
  • Budgets and forecasts
  • Cost controls and cash flow
  • Change management and claims mitigation
• Drive schedule performance using CPM and other scheduling tools
• Ensure subcontractor and vendor performance aligns with safety, quality, and schedule expectations
• Lead risk management, constructability reviews, and value engineering efforts
• Support business unit leadership with staffing, project transition planning, and future pursuit strategy

• Project Sizes: Typically $50M-$300M+, with some programs exceeding these values
• Markets: Federal (DoD, USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, GSA, DHS, and similar agencies)
• Delivery Methods: Design-Build, CM-at-Risk, Design-Bid-Build, MATOC

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (required)
• 10+ years of progressive construction management experience
  , with at least:
  • 5+ years managing large-scale federal construction projects
  • Experience at a large or top-tier general contractor (ENR-ranked or equivalent)
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with high dollar values, rigorous compliance requirements, and multiple stakeholders
• Strong understanding of federal contracting procedures, schedules of values, and cost controls
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, CMiC, or similar)
• Ability and willingness to travel and relocate between project assignments nationwide
• OSHA 30 certification required (or ability to obtain)
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one strongly preferred