Construction Manager

Job Title: Construction Manager

Location: Culpeper, VA

Schedule: 40 hours/week 

12 Month Contract 
 

Overview:

We are seeking two experienced Construction Managers (CMs) to join our team for a mission-critical project. These full-time roles require individuals who are proactive, technically skilled, and highly engaged with on-site construction activity. Candidates must be comfortable working in the field and coordinating closely with contractors, stakeholders, and project teams.

This is an on-site position, with the expectation that each CM will be physically present 60–70% of the time, observing and managing construction activities firsthand. Familiarity with electrical systems is essential, and experience with data centers, substations, HVAC systems, or chillers is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities on site to ensure compliance with safety standards, plans, and specifications.
• Actively use ladders, scaffolds, and other jobsite equipment while complying with OSHA and general contractor safety requirements.
• Review and manage project schedules using Critical Path Method (CPM) principles.
• Proactively identify and address issues before they impact schedule or cost.
• Evaluate and process change orders with attention to scope, budget, and schedule.
• Review construction drawings and ensure work aligns with project documents.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of the project contract and enforce adherence on site.
• Collaborate effectively with project stakeholders and ensure clear, timely communication.
• Working with Procure

Minimum Qualifications:

• Eight (8) years of post-graduate construction management experience, preferably on large-scale commercial, institutional, or public sector projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management or a minimum of eight (8) years of documented relevant experience on mission-critical construction projects (can substitute for degree requirement).
• Demonstrated electrical systems background – could be from prior work with substations, chillers, HVAC, etc.
• Strong understanding of CPM scheduling and ability to review and assess contractor schedules.
• Proven experience with change management, drawing reviews, and contract interpretation.
• Must be highly proactive, solutions-oriented, and detail-focused.
• Willingness and physical ability to work on active construction sites regularly.