Project Manager -Construction

Company: LRS Federal

Location:

Requires regular on-site travel to St. Albans, VT

Position Type:
Full-Time salary benefits

LRS Federal is seeking an experienced and certified Construction Project Manager to oversee the Construction Management Services for a Federal building
-HVAC, and Electrical Upgrade project. The ideal candidate will act as the primary liaison between federal stakeholders, design-build contractors, and our corporate team, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines while managing project schedule, costs, and quality.

Candidates who do not meet all of the following criteria will not be considered:

• Experience:
  
  Minimum of five (5) years of experience successfully managing federal construction projects similar in size, scope, and complexity (specifically building envelope, MEP, and electrical infrastructure modernizations).
• Certification:
  Active Project Management (PM) Certification from an accredited organization (e.g., PMP from Project Management Institute or CCM from CMAA).
• Design-Build Expertise:
  Direct, proven experience managing Design-Build (DB) contracts valued at $15 Million+.
• Federal Agency
  
  Experience:
  
  Explicit history of managing General Services Administration (GSA) projects and a deep familiarity with GSA PBS Core Building Standards.

• Contract & Construction Oversight:
  Serve as the Construction Manager Advisor (CMa) overseeing day-to-day construction observation, contract management, and general administrative support activities.
• Technical Monitoring:
  Closely monitor and evaluate progress on critical path work items, including structural exterior envelope repairs, window replacements, HVAC system modernization (chillers/controls), and building automation/electrical upgrades.
• Financial & Schedule Controls:
  Lead cost estimation reviews, value engineering efforts, and meticulous schedule management functions to keep the project on time and within the $15M+ scope.
• Stakeholder Alignment:
  Facilitate seamless communication, status reporting, and change-order management between the GSA Public Buildings Service (PBS) personnel and the design-build contractor.
• Compliance & Safety:
  Ensure all executed work matches strict federal specifications, structural stabilization rules, and environmental/sustainability mandates.

• Strong competency in construction management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Exceptional risk-management skills, particularly regarding unforeseen conditions in occupied, historic, or sensitive federal footprints.
• Deep understanding of HVAC/MEP systems, ballistic protections (Level III protocols), and high-efficiency building envelopes.
• Ability to pass a federal background check/suitability clearance required for accessing GSA properties.