Construction Project Manager

Markon

Construction Project Manager serving as Onsite Owner's Representative for complex construction projects. Overseeing project execution and collaborating with stakeholders at Markon, a consulting firm.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $125,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project lifecycle management, including planning, design, construction, and closeout, while ensuring compliance with contract requirements and quality standards. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to identify and resolve project issues effectively.

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Project Lifecycle ManagementConstruction ManagementTechnical DocumentationProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseFacility Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Project ExecutionDesign ReviewConstructability AssessmentBudget MonitoringRisk MitigationTechnical GuidanceChange Proposal EvaluationConstruction Methods EvaluationQuality Standards ComplianceContract Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationAccountabilityIndependence

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationProfessional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Facility ManagementConstructionDesign-BuildProject StakeholdersGovernment ContractsTechnical CorrespondenceConstruction ModificationsProject DocumentationQuality AssuranceSafety Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a technical resource and support the Project Manager on assigned design and construction projects.
Assist the Project Manager with cradle-to-grave project execution, supporting all phases of the project lifecycle from planning and design through construction and closeout.
Oversee, coordinate, and inspect the work of design consultants, contractors, and construction teams performing work across multiple concurrent projects.
Monitor project progress to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements, project specifications, and quality standards.
Collaborate closely with the Project Manager, government representatives, contractors, and other project stakeholders to proactively identify, resolve, and mitigate project issues, risks, and schedule impacts.
Assist in preparing and issuing formal correspondence, notifications, and directives to contractors and project stakeholders as directed by the Project Manager.
Support the development and maintenance of project documentation, including contract modifications, reports, meeting minutes, technical correspondence, and other project-related deliverables.
Investigate and evaluate issues affecting project scope, schedule, budget, or cost; coordinate with project stakeholders to develop recommendations and provide technical guidance to the Project Manager and Contracting Officer.
Participate in recurring project meetings and conference calls to provide status updates, discuss project progress, resolve outstanding issues, and coordinate upcoming activities with project.
Review government- and contractor-produced designs, plans, specifications, shop drawings, and other technical documentation to evaluate constructability, logistics, and security considerations.
Assess a variety of project deliverables, including design-build submissions, government-contracted design packages, construction modifications, change proposals, and contractor/vendor shop drawings.
Evaluate proposed construction methods, materials, equipment, and project activities to ensure work can be executed efficiently and effectively within the operational constraints of the project site.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams to identify constructability challenges, recommend practical solutions, and support successful project execution.
Prepare clear, comprehensive written reports documenting technical findings, review comments, constructability assessments, and recommendations for government stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to pass a U.S. Public Trust background check.
Minimum 7-10 years of related work experience in facility management and construction, of which at least 5 years must be strictly technical in nature.
BS degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering Physics, Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
OR Equivalency: 15 years of dedicated construction-related technical experience accompanied by active licensure as a Master Craftsman, Journeyman, or General Contractor.
Energetic self-starter capable of operating independently or as part of a team with minimal direct guidance; highly accountable for quality deliverables.
Preferred: Advanced Education in Engineering or PMP certification.
Professional Registration: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or other relevant professional licensure.

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