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Project Manager - High Profile Government Projects

Michael Page
Leesburg, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026
  • Lead high‑profile government projects with direct access to senior leadership
  • Join a $150M contractor coming off a record‑breaking year of growth

About Our Client

Our client is a well‑established, multi‑business‑unit contractor delivering complex, secure, and occupied projects for public and institutional clients. With an award‑winning safety culture and a long pipeline of funded work, they are recognised as a trusted partner on some of the most high‑profile projects in the region.

Job Description

  • Manage the full project lifecycle from pre‑construction through close‑out on government and institutional projects valued up to $10M
  • Oversee JOC, IDIQ, and task‑order‑based work while maintaining strict compliance with federal and local requirements
  • Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal field teams to ensure schedule, quality, and cost control
  • Lead project planning, budgeting, forecasting, and change management activities
  • Maintain jobsite safety, quality control, and documentation standards in secure and occupied environments
  • Communicate directly with clients, inspectors, and internal leadership, including executive‑level reporting
  • Support estimating efforts and participate in project buy‑out and subcontractor negotiations

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management with 4-7 years' experience, or 10 years of directly related experience without a degree
  • Proven experience managing both subcontracted and self‑performed construction work
  • Strong knowledge of commercial and institutional construction means and methods
  • Prior experience working on government contracts (1-3 years preferred)
  • Proficiency with construction software, spreadsheets, and standard office tools
  • Ability to safely navigate active jobsites, including lifting up to 50 lbs and climbing ladders and stairs
  • Clean driving record
  • Current OSHA 30, First Aid, and CPR certifications
  • Current USACE / NAVFAC CQC certification
  • Professional credentials such as AC, CPC, or PE strongly preferred

Why Apply to This Role

  • Direct reporting line to the Vice President with real exposure and career acceleration
  • Stable, long‑term pipeline of funded government and institutional work
  • Industry‑leading safety culture with 17 years of zero lost‑time injuries
  • Competitive compensation, bonus, and strong vehicle and travel benefits
  • Opportunity to work on high‑profile, secure projects that make a lasting impact

What's on Offer

    • Project Manager I: up to $115,000 base
    • Project Manager II: up to $130,000 base (flexibility for the right candidate)
  • $600/month vehicle allowance
  • Gas card, EZ‑Pass, and paid parking
  • 10% annual bonus
  • Two weeks' vacation plus six accrued sick days
  • 401(k) with 50% match up to 6% (25% vested annually)
Contact: Lucia Soma

Quote job ref: JN-042026-6994856

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000

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