Project Manager

Position Requirements

• Minimum qualifications include:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience as a Project Manager on heavy civil or infrastructure construction projects with values of $10 million or greater.
• Demonstrated experience managing federally funded construction projects, preferably for CBP, USACE, DHS, NAVFAC, or similar agencies.
• Proven experience delivering at least two (2) heavy civil Design-Build projects, including concurrent design and construction execution.
• Experience managing linear infrastructure projects such as barriers, roadways, pipelines, utilities, or similar corridor-based work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The Project Manager shall be responsible for, at a minimum, the following:
• Serve as the primary project lead responsible for overall execution, performance, and compliance of CBP border barrier Design-Build projects.
• Manage the project lifecycle from contract award and startup through design, construction, change management, closeout, and warranty.
• Maintain full accountability for project cost control, forecasting, earned value, and profitability across all contract CLINs.
• Oversee Design-Build execution, including coordination with the Designer of Record to manage design packages, reviews, and government approvals during active construction.
• Plan and execute work under partial and full NTP conditions, ensuring proper sequencing, resource allocation, and uninterrupted progress where required.
• Provide leadership and oversight to the Project Superintendent, Scheduler, Safety Manager, Quality Control Manager, and Project Controls staff.
• Manage and administer federal contract requirements, ensuring all technical, administrative, and reporting obligations are satisfied in a timely and defensible manner.
• Lead change management efforts, including RFIs, REAs, change proposals, negotiations, and contract modifications in coordination with CBP.
• Serve as the primary interface with CBP representatives, maintaining professional, transparent, and well-documented communications.
• Oversee development and maintenance of the project baseline schedule, including recovery planning and mitigation strategies for schedule risks.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, contract negotiations, and performance, ensuring compliance with contract terms and project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with federal safety, quality, and environmental requirements, including oversight of SWPPP implementation and environmental constraints.
• Chair and lead regular project meetings, including internal coordination meetings and government progress meetings.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of daily, weekly, and monthly reports, including progress, cost, schedule, risk, and issue tracking.
• Identify risks early and implement proactive mitigation strategies to protect schedule, cost, and contract compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Executive or Division President in support of contract execution.

CBP Project Environment

Additional Position Requirements

• Strong understanding of federal contracting, cost control, scheduling, and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); experience with Primavera P6 strongly preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and administer construction contracts, plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for direct interaction with government representatives.
• Ability to successfully pass federal background and security screening requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience on CBP border wall, barrier, or patrol road projects.
• Experience managing projects with phased NTPs, fast-track delivery, or partial availability conditions.
• Experience with environmental compliance and construction in regulated or sensitive areas.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS) or professional registration (PMP, PE).

What Success Looks Like in This Role