Senior Project Manager (Federal)

Senior Project Manager – (Federal)

Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Job Summary
The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for leading all phases of a large-scale federal construction project—from preconstruction through final turnover and government acceptance. The SPM serves as the primary day-to-day contact for the client, including USACE or NAVFAC representatives, and provides leadership to both in-house and field teams. Responsibilities include oversight of submittals and shop drawings, cost control, schedule execution, federal reporting requirements, and coordination with government officials for inspections, commissioning, and compliance. The SPM ensures all subcontractors maintain strict adherence to federal quality, safety, and contractual standards.

Primary Duties

• Lead and promote a strong Safety Culture aligned with USACE EM 385-1-1 or NAVFAC safety requirements.
• Manage all field construction activities, engineering coordination, and project support functions in accordance with federal contract documents.
• Serve as the primary liaison with USACE/NAVFAC contracting officers, CORs, ACOs, QA representatives, and government inspectors.
• Ensure all work complies with federal specifications, UFCs, UFGS, and agency-specific requirements.
• Responsible for controlling costs, maintaining profitability, and managing project financial performance.
• Oversee development of the project schedule (Primavera P6 preferred) and monitor production to ensure timely completion.
• Provide monthly cost reports, cash flow projections, and owner billings in accordance with federal reporting standards.
• Review cost reports and analyze productivity trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct regular project inspections and advise field supervision on progress, quality, and safety concerns.
• Coordinate subcontractor work to ensure compliance with project scope, specifications, and federal requirements.
• Monitor procurement activities to ensure timely delivery of compliant materials and equipment.
• Determine equipment needs and ensure proper maintenance and utilization.
• Provide oversight of the project’s Quality Control Program, ensuring alignment with USACE/NAVFAC QC requirements.
• Support the QC Manager in implementing the Three-Phase Control System (Preparatory, Initial, Follow-Up).
• Review and approve shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals for compliance with federal specifications.
• Ensure accurate documentation and timely communication with government QA personnel.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, government inspectors, and owner representatives to resolve project issues.
• Lead regular coordination meetings with project supervision and subcontractors.
• Maintain strong relationships with federal agencies and local authorities for permitting, inspections, and compliance.
• Refuse unsafe work and ensure all activities comply with Yates Safety Procedures, OSHA, and EM 385-1-1/NAVFAC safety standards.
• Report incidents, near misses, and hazards.
• Participate in safety inspections, training, and pre-task planning.
• Support enforcement of site-specific safety requirements for all Trade Partners.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent education, training, or experience may substitute for a degree.
• Ten (10) years of construction management experience required.
• Experience managing medium to large federal projects ($100M ) is required.
• Direct experience with USACE or NAVFAC projects is required.
• Experience working with federal contracting officers, QA representatives, and government inspection processes.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6, Excel, Word, and MS Project.
• Experience implementing large, complex federal safety plans, including EM 385-1-1 compliance.
• Proven ability to organize and lead project teams to achieve project goals.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills for representing the company with federal owners.
• Experience with federal project controls: cost reporting, cash flow, schedule management, VDC, and safety metrics.
• Extensive knowledge of all facets of commercial and federal construction.
• Understanding of federal contract types, General Conditions, burn rates, fee analysis, and FAR-based requirements.
• Familiarity with federal insurance programs such as SDI, Builder’s Risk, OCIP, and CCIP.

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions:

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools or equipment, and lifting items (up to 25lbs). Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as appliable to the position.

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client’s business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.