Travel Construction Manager, Civil Engineer

Leidos

Travel Construction Manager overseeing FAA construction projects in the US and Caribbean while ensuring project compliance and quality assurance. Position involves 100% travel with collaboration across multiple teams.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland, Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $92,300 - $166,850 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage large-scale construction projects and field operations, serving as the primary point of contact for contractors, engineers, and stakeholders
Ensure contractor compliance with client safety policies, regulatory standards, and contract requirements through active field oversight and construction quality assurance
Monitor construction progress, identify risks, track deviations, and resolve complex technical and construction challenges across multiple disciplines
Review RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and work plans while supporting engineering coordination, constructability reviews, and field-driven design adjustments
Support inspections, commissioning, and project closeout, including tracking and resolving punch list items
Maintain accurate reports, as-built documentation, and communicate project status, risks, and updates to stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited)
10+ years of experience in construction of commercial, industrial, or government facilities
Strong knowledge of construction methods, plans/specifications, building materials, and applicable codes and quality standards
Proven ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, engineers, and government stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and construction document review tools (e.g., Bluebeam or similar)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance, work flexible schedules (including nights/weekends), and meet travel requirements (valid driver’s license and passport)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

construction project managementfield operations managementconstruction quality assurancerisk identificationtechnical problem resolutionengineering coordinationconstructability reviewsas-built documentationreportingbuilding materials knowledge

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementcoordinationproblem-solvingflexibilityattention to detailorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Civil EngineeringPublic Trust clearance