Senior Construction Project Manager

Markon

Senior Project Manager at Markon leading complex government construction projects valued over $50 million. Responsible for strategic oversight and execution from planning to closeout.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeLaurel • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide executive-level oversight of construction-related activities for commercial and government contracts.
Serve as a senior advisor to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on project execution, technical issues, and contract administration.
Lead the day-to-day management of large, complex construction and service projects from planning through project closeout.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and overall project performance.
Coordinate project activities with customers, contractors, architects, engineers, and government stakeholders.
Review project schedules, design documents, specifications, and construction plans to ensure technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
Develop technical solutions to construction challenges and unforeseen field conditions.
Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, Requests for Information (RFIs), and other project documentation for compliance with contract requirements.
Support the CO and COR throughout all phases of the acquisition process, including responding to offeror questions, participating in site orientation visits, and attending contractor/government meetings.
Draft technical responses for change orders, RFIs, and contract modifications.
Prepare Statements of Work (SOWs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and technical documentation for new procurements and contract modifications.
Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to project schedules, quality standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.
Identify project risks, schedule impacts, and cost issues, and develop mitigation strategies to maintain successful project execution.
Prepare executive-level project status reports, briefings, and recommendations for government leadership.
Mentor junior project managers and provide leadership across multidisciplinary project teams.
Foster strong relationships with customers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of technical training and relevant experience may be considered.
Minimum of 20 years of project management experience supporting government construction projects.
Demonstrated experience managing construction projects with values exceeding $50 million.
Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior government leadership.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Training and Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementconstruction managementcontract administrationtechnical documentationrisk managementbudget managementschedule managementquality managementcost estimationchange order management

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizational skillsanalytical skillsdecision-makingcommunication skillsmentoringrelationship buildingproblem-solvingcollaborationpresentation skills