What are the responsibilities and job description for the Owner’s Representative / Project Manager (Federal Programs) position at CES Consultants?
Overview
CES is seeking an Owner’s Representative / Project Manager to support a large, high-profile federal campus development program in Washington, DC. This role will act on behalf of the owner to drive disciplined delivery across planning, design, and construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as owner’s agent on a major federal capital program
- Lead scope, schedule, budget, and risk management across project lifecycle
- Provide governance, reporting, and decision support to senior stakeholders
- Coordinate designers, contractors, and agency teams
- Lead design and construction phase execution, including change management
- Implement project controls (cost, schedule, risk) and maintain dashboards
- Facilitate workshops (scope validation, VE, risk)
- Support procurement and technical evaluations
Qualifications
- 12–20 years in program/project management (federal or large civic programs)
- Experience as Owner’s Rep or PM on complex, multi-stakeholder projects
- Strong understanding of federal delivery (A/E, design-build, CMaR)
- Proficiency with project controls tools (Primavera P6, cost systems)
- Degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or similar
Preferred
- PE, CCM, PMP, or equivalent
- Experience with federal agencies (civilian or DoD)
- Active or prior clearance, or ability to obtain
Why CES
- Lead delivery on one of the region’s most significant federal investments
- Direct engagement with senior agency leadership
- Growing DC Metro platform with real advancement opportunity
How to Apply
Apply via LinkedIn or contact us directly.