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 :

• Plan, direct, and manage all phases of federal construction projects to ensure successful execution in accordance with project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Oversee and coordinate the activities of contractors, subcontractors, and on-site personnel to maintain quality, safety, and compliance with contractual and technical requirements.
• Act 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.
• Review and evaluate 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.
• Lead and participate in pre-construction conferences, design and progress meetings, on-site inspections, and project closeout activities, including development and management of punch lists.
• Ensure that all construction activities are executed in accordance with federal safety, environmental, and quality standards, including agency-specific requirements.
• Track project performance metrics, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant project delivery.
• Mentor and train junior staff, fostering technical growth and promoting adherence to company and industry best practices in construction management.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including daily reports, progress updates, and official correspondence for submission to federal agencies.
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety across all project sites, ensuring compliance with OSHA, USACE, and agency-specific safety standards.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned to support successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.

Minimum qualifications include : a bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Preferred qualifications include experience with large federal construction projects and certifications such as CCM, PMP, or PMI-CP.

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.

This position requires 100% travel and is temporary. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Skills and abilities include :

Pay range minimum is $78,624 and maximum is $157,248. All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

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.

Massachusetts applicants : it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.