What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - High Profile Government Projects position at Michael Page?
- Lead high‑profile government projects with direct access to senior leadership
- Join a $150M contractor coming off a record‑breaking year of growth
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
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
- 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
- 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)
Quote job ref: JN-042026-6994856
Salary : $100,000 - $130,000