Construction Project Manager - IV

Construction Project Manager - IV

Beltsville, Maryland
• Full-time • $70–$80 hourly

A highly capable and results‑driven Construction Project Manager is needed to lead a nationwide initiative to relocate FAA tower lighting systems across approximately 1,500 sites in the United States. The systems will be moved from within existing equipment shelters to external configurations. This role is critical to ensuring the project is delivered with speed, precision, and quality while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.

• Drive the end‑to‑end execution of the FAA lighting system relocation project.
• Serve as the central point of coordination between the organization and contracted vendors.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with FAA, FCC, and internal regulatory requirements.

• Develop and validate comprehensive project scopes for each site.
• Perform technical and feasibility assessments in collaboration with engineering and field teams.
• Identify risks, resource requirements, and mitigation plans early in the project lifecycle.

• Oversee the ordering, inventory, and delivery logistics of required hardware and materials.
• Ensure alignment with national procurement and logistics teams to avoid delays.

• Create and manage detailed construction schedules across all regions.
• Coordinate site‑level readiness with contractors and local stakeholders.
• Monitor daily progress and proactively resolve issues affecting timelines.

• Manage and track site‑specific planning, scheduling, and execution activities to ensure timely and high‑quality outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date project dashboards and tracking systems.

• Manage vendor performance to ensure high‑quality construction and installation services.
• Drive adherence to construction standards, safety protocols, and timeline commitments.
• Perform site‑level tracking and maintain dashboards to report progress and issues.

• Ensure timely submission of complete close‑out packages, including as‑built documentation and photos.
• Confirm all site work is closed in systems of record and meets close‑out acceptance criteria.

• Expertise in telecom infrastructure, especially FAA lighting systems or shelter‑based power/equipment configurations.
• Exceptional project management, scheduling, and vendor coordination skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment with a strong sense of urgency.
• Experience with construction documentation, permitting processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to effectively coordinate with internal teams and external contractors.
• Proficiency with project management tools, scheduling software, and Excel‑based tracking systems.

• PMP or similar project management certification.
• Experience working with FAA‑licensed equipment or compliance‑driven telecom projects.
• Familiarity with internal systems and processes is a plus.

Job Nature: Full-time

Location:

Beltsville, Maryland

Salary: $70–$80 hourly