Project Manager – Federal Construction

Company: Teklysium Inc

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Work arrangement: On-site

Employment type: Full-time

Experience: 5-10 years

Posted: 2026-11-03

Responsibilities

Manage federal construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, overseeing budgets, schedules, project teams, subcontractors, and field supervisors. Review project documentation and approvals, track costs and profitability, and provide regular project updates while ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and budget goals are met.

Requirements

Requires at least eight years of construction project management experience, including strong experience with federal government construction and knowledge of the USACE 3-Phase Quality Control System. Candidates should understand federal construction processes, manage multiple projects and teams, interpret construction documents and subcontract agreements, communicate and negotiate effectively, and be proficient with Microsoft Office and Project tools.

Skills

  • Federal Construction Project Management
  • Project Budgeting
  • Project Scheduling
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Project Buyouts
  • Subcontractor Negotiation
  • Cost Monitoring
  • USACE 3-Phase Quality Control System
  • Federal Construction Standards
  • Construction Drawings
  • Construction Specifications
  • Subcontract Agreements
  • RFI Review
  • Submittal Review
  • Change Order Management
  • Microsoft Project

About this role

Company Description
Job Description
Responsible for managing federal construction projects from pre-construction through completion, including budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, and project execution. Projects range from $10M–$30M.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and manage all project activities from start to closeout.
Handle project buyouts and negotiate subcontractor pricing and agreements.
Monitor project budgets, costs, schedules, and profitability.
Manage subcontractors, field supervisors, and project teams.
Review and approve RFIs, submittals, change orders, and payment applications.
Prepare weekly project updates and monthly cost reports.
Maintain project documentation, logs, and closeout records.
Ensure projects meet deadlines, quality standards, and budget goals.
Requirements:
8+ years of experience as a Construction Project Manager.
Strong experience with Federal Government construction projects.
Knowledge of the USACE 3-Phase Quality Control System.
Understanding of federal construction standards and processes.
Experience managing multiple projects, budgets, and schedules.
Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and subcontract agreements.
Ability to lead field supervisors and subcontractors.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Teams, and Outlook.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About Teklysium Inc

IT Services and IT Consulting · 2-10 employees · headquartered in Dallas, TX · founded 2013

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