Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to provide onsite leadership and construction management oversight for a large-scale project. In this role, you will serve as the Agency Construction Manager and Owners Representative, working closely with the General Contractor, subcontractors, inspectors, project controls team, the owner, DGS, and other project stakeholders. You will focus heavily on field operations while also managing documentation, scheduling, contractual obligations, and communication responsibilities on behalf of the owner. This position requires a strong onsite presence and a hands-on approach to verifying progress, resolving issues, and ensuring contractors meet their obligations throughout the life of the project.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily onsite oversight of construction activities and maintain a highly visible presence in the field.
- Conduct multiple site walks each day to monitor progress and verify that contractors and subcontractors are completing scheduled activities.
- Provide hands-on management and coordination of the General Contractor and subcontractors to maintain alignment with project goals.
- Monitor work for compliance with project plans, specifications, contract documents, schedule requirements, and owner expectations.
- Oversee the delivery, staging, coordination, and installation of products, materials, and equipment to support efficient field operations.
- Identify construction issues, delays, or deficiencies and work with the appropriate stakeholders to drive timely resolution.
- Manage and coordinate required construction inspections and site testing to support quality and compliance.
- Maintain consistent communication with the General Contractor regarding upcoming inspections, testing requirements, work sequencing, and schedule impacts.
- Review site inspector daily reports and monitor identified deficiencies and outstanding items until resolution.
- Verify that corrective work is completed appropriately, documented, and closed out in a timely manner.
- Help ensure construction quality meets applicable project requirements and owner standards.
- Work closely with project controls, estimating, and scheduling teams to monitor overall project performance.
- Review and interpret Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules, including critical activities, sequencing, milestones, delays, and potential schedule impacts.
- Monitor actual construction progress against the approved project schedule and identify variances.
- Collaborate with the General Contractor and project team to identify activities that could affect the critical path and overall schedule.
- Understand and evaluate schedule impacts associated with construction changes, delays, or unforeseen conditions.
- Review Time Impact Analyses (TIAs) when required to understand the potential schedule impact of delays, changes, or unforeseen project conditions.
- Communicate schedule risks, constraints, and mitigation strategies to the owner and other project stakeholders.
- Manage and track change orders and change-management activities throughout construction.
- Review proposed changes for scope, cost, schedule, and contractual implications to support informed decision-making.
- Coordinate with project controls, estimating, scheduling, design, and construction teams to evaluate and validate changes.
- Maintain appropriate documentation supporting change-order review, negotiation, approval, and implementation.
- Review contract documents to understand contractor responsibilities and owner rights and apply this knowledge in daily decision-making.
- Prepare and issue formal project correspondence and contractual notices on behalf of the owner when required.
- Maintain thorough written documentation regarding delays, deficiencies, changes, disputes, and other project issues.
- Manage construction-phase document control, including daily reports, inspection documentation, progress schedules, testing records, correspondence, and other project records.
- Prepare clear, professional written communications for contractors, clients, and project stakeholders.
- Develop spreadsheets, trackers, reports, and tables to organize project information and present data clearly to the client.
- Participate in owner and DGS meetings, providing clear updates on construction progress, schedule status, inspections, changes, risks, and outstanding issues.
- Maintain accurate project records that support decision-making, risk management, and contractual documentation.
- Utilize Microsoft Office Suite as part of daily project management and communication activities.
- Use Microsoft Teams for team collaboration, meetings, file sharing, and project-related communication.
- Utilize OneDrive and related Microsoft tools to organize, manage, and share project documentation efficiently.
- Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas, calculations, data entry, data organization, table formatting, and developing project trackers.
- Prepare and present project information and data for client presentations and reporting using Excel and related tools.
- Lead and manage the construction punch-list process through completion, coordinating with all relevant parties.
- Coordinate with the General Contractor, subcontractors, consultants, inspectors, and owner to resolve outstanding deficiencies.
- Monitor completion of corrective work and verify that punch-list items are properly addressed and closed.
- Manage construction closeout documentation and turnover requirements to support final acceptance.
- Drive outstanding items to completion to support successful project turnover and owner satisfaction.
Essential Skills
- 1015 years of project management experience in construction or related fields.
- Proven experience in project and construction management with a strong focus on field-based oversight.
- Demonstrated experience managing General Contractors and subcontractors on active construction sites.
- History of working primarily in onsite management roles rather than office-only positions.
- Strong understanding of construction operations, including scheduling, coordination, and field logistics.
- Experience managing change orders and change-management activities during construction.
- Ability to review and interpret project plans, specifications, contract documents, and schedules.
- Proficiency with Procore or other construction management (CM) software platforms.
- Ability to review and understand Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules and Time Impact Analyses (TIAs).
- Strong communication skills and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to interface effectively with owners, contractors, inspectors, and project teams.
- Ability to prepare clear, professional written correspondence and reports for stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Teams for collaboration, meetings, and file sharing.
- Experience using OneDrive and related Microsoft tools for organizing and sharing project documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas, calculations, data entry, data organization, table creation, formatting, and tracker development.
- Ability to develop and maintain spreadsheets, trackers, and reports to organize and present project data clearly.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills to support contract administration and project controls.
- Ability to lead punch-list and closeout activities and drive outstanding items to completion.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Degree in Architecture, Building Science, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Experience with federal construction projects is preferred.
- Background in site development and commercial construction is highly beneficial.
- Experience with program management and working within larger program frameworks.
- Exposure to or experience with estimating processes and collaboration with estimating teams.
- Experience working as an Owners Representative or Agency Construction Manager.
- Familiarity with DGS programs or similar public-sector capital programs.
- Ability to communicate schedule risks and mitigation strategies clearly to owners and stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent issues, changes, and documentation requirements.
- Comfort working in a highly collaborative, multi-stakeholder environment with diverse project teams.
Work Environment
This role is entirely onsite and requires presence at the project location five days a week. The work environment is highly field-focused, with the Senior Project Manager spending a significant portion of each day walking the site, observing construction activities, and interacting directly with contractors, inspectors, and other stakeholders. You will work closely with project controls, estimating, and scheduling teams and use tools such as Procore or other construction management software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive to manage documentation, communication, and reporting. The position is part of a long-term, locally focused program, offering the opportunity to support a multi-year portfolio of work within a consistent geographic area. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, with frequent coordination meetings, regular inspections, and ongoing engagement with owner representatives and DGS program teams.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $62.50 - $72.11/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.
Workplace Type
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