Federal Construction Manager

Position: Federal Construction Manager, Remote

Posted: 08/14/2026

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SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:
CAPE Environmental Management Inc (CAPE) is seeking a Construction Manager to support our nationwide federal remediation and construction projects. The Construction Manager is the company’s representative assigned the responsibility and authority for daily coordination and direction of the project on site so that it is executed safely, within budget, on schedule, to the company’s quality standards and to the customer’s satisfaction. The position will work on project sites planning, coordinating, and manage every aspect of industrial groundwater treatment plant building projects from start to finish.

The position requires a strong knowledge of all building trades and experience ensuring subcontractors meet their Quality, Safety, and Schedule contractual requirements. The person in this position will work closely with the quality control engineers and safety officers as well as other project team members to provide timely project deliverables. The position requires strong verbal communication and Microsoft skills in Word, Excel and Project. Project responsibilities include preparing three week look ahead schedules for building trades and attending weekly project status meetings. This role will assist in the preparation of monthly status reports, estimates to complete and approval of vendor invoices as well as assisting estimators by preparing scopes of work and contacting vendors.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about construction management and able to manage subcontractors effectively. Preference will be given to applicants who can reference work demonstrating the skills and qualifications below. This position leads directly to a Sr Construction Manager position and strong performers are expected to progress within 5 years.

SALARY:
$110,000-$150,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

TRAVEL:
This is a remote position and travel will be needed typically throughout the US. Up to 100% on an annual basis

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
5-10 years of managing large, federal, industrial type building construction projects.

Proficiency in managing multiple vendors and subcontractors to meet building schedules.

Familiarity with requirement of drawings and specifications and with terms and conditions of Project Contracts, Subcontracts and Purchase Orders

Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.

Strong management skills and exhibits strong leadership qualities

Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Able to understand and carefully follow both written and oral guidance/instructions

Resourceful and self-motivated

Abe to handle multiple assignments on timely basis to meet deadlines.

Able to work independently with exceptional attention to detail.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Actively working toward a professional certification such as PE.

Experience sourcing vendors, preparing scopes of work and working with estimators.

Understand management principles and maintain file/version control

Ability to perform quantity take-offs.

WHY CAPE?

For 40 years, CAPE has delivered construction and environmental remediation solutions to governmental and private organizations nationwide. As a $100 M small business, we have Nationwide contracts with the USACE, USN and USAF totaling over $13 B in prime contract capacity. As a top 3 SB in our industry, our $13 B portfolio also includes unrestricted contracts where we compete against large businesses for task order awards. Most recently in the unrestricted area, CAPE won a $30 M + groundwater treatment plant construction project for the USACE in New Jersey. We routinely partner with other small and large businesses to provide better responsiveness in support of achieving our clients goals.

Our projects are high-profile environmental remediation and construction projects involving cleanup of contaminated soil, groundwater, and sediment. The culture of our company is one of working together to achieve our clients objectives, company goals and employee’s professional goals and is succinctly and accurately defined as “We, Not Me” behavior. To ensure long-term, sustainable growth, we tailor our 3-year vision to be ahead of our industry in delivering our projects, align with our clients and team partners to improve our existing market share and develop new services to support smart growth.

CAPE offers competitive benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, life insurance, Vanguard retirement savings plan including both traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to 4% match and lowest in class fees, health savings account (HSA) with investment option, flexible spending account (FSA), paid annual leave, paid maternity/paternity leave, and tuition reimbursement. CAPE also offers staff several other voluntary benefits options, as well as the option to work from home.

CAPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to our open positions.

Communication

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