Construction Manager Jobs in District of Columbia
Construction Manager jobs in District of Columbia are concentrated in federal construction, institutional development, and large-scale infrastructure, with demand running from entry-level assistant roles through senior project executives overseeing multimillion-dollar programs. Most of the hiring is centered in Washington, D.C. proper, with activity extending into surrounding areas as federal and municipal projects expand across the region. Major employers with a lasting presence here include Clark Construction Group, Gilbane Building Company, and Turner Construction, all of which carry significant federal and government-funded project portfolios. The most in-demand specialties are federal facilities construction, historic preservation projects, and public infrastructure delivery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top cityWashington, DC
Work type50% On-site
Top industryConsulting
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Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction
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Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
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The Walsh Group
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Construction Manager Non Degree
Chenega Corporation·Washington, District of Columbia
Job functions:
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000 employees
Job Description
Overview:
Navy Yard, Washington, DC
Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!
Chenega Architecture Design Solutions (CADS) is an Alaskan Native Small Disadvantaged Business, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chenega Corporation. We solve complex challenges with dedication and excellence—keeping clients and stakeholders informed at every step. Our professionals have been serving clients for more than three decades.
We make our clients’ priorities our own so that we can develop consistent, long-term partnerships with all of our customers. Fulfilling our commitments to our clients and projects is the backbone of those relationships, and our ability to be agile and flexible is a big part of our success.
The Construction Manager Non-Degree will provide construction engineering and project management labor support to various locations within the NAVFAC Washington Area of Responsibility, performing various tasks/services.
Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
How you’ll grow
We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.
Benefits
Chenega MIOS’s culture
Corporate citizenship
Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team
#CHENEGA ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Teleworking Permitted?: false Estimated Salary/Wage: USD $94,000.00/Yr. Up to USD $130,000.00/Yr.
Construction Manager Non-Degree
Navy Yard, Washington, DC
Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!
Chenega Architecture Design Solutions (CADS) is an Alaskan Native Small Disadvantaged Business, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chenega Corporation. We solve complex challenges with dedication and excellence—keeping clients and stakeholders informed at every step. Our professionals have been serving clients for more than three decades.
We make our clients’ priorities our own so that we can develop consistent, long-term partnerships with all of our customers. Fulfilling our commitments to our clients and projects is the backbone of those relationships, and our ability to be agile and flexible is a big part of our success.
The Construction Manager Non-Degree will provide construction engineering and project management labor support to various locations within the NAVFAC Washington Area of Responsibility, performing various tasks/services.
- Review pre-final contract drawings and specifications (including technical RFPs) with respect to constructability and compatibility with actual field conditions.
- Develop and execute projects with both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery methods.
- Assist in coordinating mandatory post-award contract meetings such as post-award kickoff meetings (as applicable), preconstruction conferences, (informal or formal) partnering meetings, schedule acceptance meetings, design review meetings (as applicable), coordination and mutual understanding meetings, LEED coordination meetings (as applicable), facility turnover planning meetings (NAVFAC Red Zone), and final inspections.
- Assist and recommend acceptance/rejection of contractor administrative submittals such as schedules (both bar charts and networks), environmental protection plan, design, and construction quality control plan, health and safety plan, accident prevention plan; and coordinate review and approval of technical "Government-approved " submittals such as shop drawings, product data, samples, design data, manufacturer's instructions, test plans/reports, certificates, and O&M data in a timely manner.
- Assist in managing the contractor Requests for Information (RFIs) and ensuring timely responses.
- Ensuring effective communication and coordination between the project manager, design manager, contract specialist, contractor, project technical team, client, and others as appropriate.
- Responsible for driving the design-build project, including design acceptance, which lies primarily with the CM.
- Assist in monitoring available project budget and time constraints, including relevant cost and schedule growth metrics, and initiate appropriate planning and corrective action as necessary to ensure funding thresholds and impacts to operational needs are not exceeded.
- Routinely visiting construction sites to monitor progress and soliciting daily input from the Engineering Technician/Quality Assurance (ET/QA) representatives and CQC reports; and attending QC meetings, including preparatory meetings involving critical work activities.
- Take necessary action to ensure the contractor's quality control program is provided in accordance with the contract requirements and that the three phases of quality control are being utilized.
- Provide project status updates to senior personnel within the field office or the Supported Command.
- Assist the Project Manager in the management of Post Construction Award Services (PCAS).
- Assist in coordinating the delivery, acceptance, inspection, and installation of the Government-furnished equipment.
- Assist in coordinating the installation of collateral equipment and connection of phone, data, other communication systems, and utility service.
- Assist in preparing property record inventory documents, DD 1354 Transfer and Acceptance of Military Real Property, in accordance with the NAVFAC Business Management System (BMS) and in coordination with IPT Project Managers and Installation Real Property Accountable Officer (RPAO).
- Assist in identifying the need for a modification to the scope, cost, and/or schedule based on collaboration with supported Command, designer, and/or other entities.
- Assist in the issuance of the contractor request for proposal.
- Assist in ensuring funds are reserved for the modification.
- Prepare independent government estimates (IGEs) when needed.
- Assist in preparing or coordinating the preparation of sketches and drawings in support of negotiations and issuance of the modification. The contractor does not have the authority to negotiate/bind the Government to a contract
- Other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or GED required
-
15+ years’ experience as a Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, or a Project Manager
- Thorough knowledge of construction practices and methods, as well as construction management.
- Secret clearance required
- Successfully pass background and drug screening
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to review technical engineering specifications and statements of work covering complex and diverse engineering designs or changes.
- In-depth knowledge of the various types of construction contracts, project delivery methods, and regulations governing Federal contract administration.
- Able and willing to travel on construction jobsites (approximately 20% of the time).
- Able to communicate (both orally and in writing) effectively to all leadership levels.
- Knowledge and experience with applicable Codes and Industry Standards.
- Knowledge of EM 385-1-1, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Safety and Health Requirements Manual.
- Ability to prepare cost estimates and assist in negotiations of change orders when requested.
- Knowledge of computer operations and software applications such as MS office(Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, Primavera P6.
How you’ll grow
At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.
We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.
Benefits
At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.
Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.
Chenega MIOS’s culture
Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.
Corporate citizenship
Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.
Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.
Chenega MIOS News- https://chenegamios.com/news/
Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team
We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links:
Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com
Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chenegamios/
#CHENEGA ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Chenega Corporation
Construction Manager Non Degree
Washington, District of Columbia
New 1m ago5,001-10,000 employees
Job functions:
High school diploma or GED
Job Description
Overview:
Navy Yard, Washington, DC
Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!
Chenega Architecture Design Solutions (CADS) is an Alaskan Native Small Disadvantaged Business, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chenega Corporation. We solve complex challenges with dedication and excellence—keeping clients and stakeholders informed at every step. Our professionals have been serving clients for more than three decades.
We make our clients’ priorities our own so that we can develop consistent, long-term partnerships with all of our customers. Fulfilling our commitments to our clients and projects is the backbone of those relationships, and our ability to be agile and flexible is a big part of our success.
The Construction Manager Non-Degree will provide construction engineering and project management labor support to various locations within the NAVFAC Washington Area of Responsibility, performing various tasks/services.
Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
How you’ll grow
We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.
Benefits
Chenega MIOS’s culture
Corporate citizenship
Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team
#CHENEGA ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Teleworking Permitted?: false Estimated Salary/Wage: USD $94,000.00/Yr. Up to USD $130,000.00/Yr.
Construction Manager Non-Degree
Navy Yard, Washington, DC
Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!
Chenega Architecture Design Solutions (CADS) is an Alaskan Native Small Disadvantaged Business, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chenega Corporation. We solve complex challenges with dedication and excellence—keeping clients and stakeholders informed at every step. Our professionals have been serving clients for more than three decades.
We make our clients’ priorities our own so that we can develop consistent, long-term partnerships with all of our customers. Fulfilling our commitments to our clients and projects is the backbone of those relationships, and our ability to be agile and flexible is a big part of our success.
The Construction Manager Non-Degree will provide construction engineering and project management labor support to various locations within the NAVFAC Washington Area of Responsibility, performing various tasks/services.
- Review pre-final contract drawings and specifications (including technical RFPs) with respect to constructability and compatibility with actual field conditions.
- Develop and execute projects with both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery methods.
- Assist in coordinating mandatory post-award contract meetings such as post-award kickoff meetings (as applicable), preconstruction conferences, (informal or formal) partnering meetings, schedule acceptance meetings, design review meetings (as applicable), coordination and mutual understanding meetings, LEED coordination meetings (as applicable), facility turnover planning meetings (NAVFAC Red Zone), and final inspections.
- Assist and recommend acceptance/rejection of contractor administrative submittals such as schedules (both bar charts and networks), environmental protection plan, design, and construction quality control plan, health and safety plan, accident prevention plan; and coordinate review and approval of technical "Government-approved " submittals such as shop drawings, product data, samples, design data, manufacturer's instructions, test plans/reports, certificates, and O&M data in a timely manner.
- Assist in managing the contractor Requests for Information (RFIs) and ensuring timely responses.
- Ensuring effective communication and coordination between the project manager, design manager, contract specialist, contractor, project technical team, client, and others as appropriate.
- Responsible for driving the design-build project, including design acceptance, which lies primarily with the CM.
- Assist in monitoring available project budget and time constraints, including relevant cost and schedule growth metrics, and initiate appropriate planning and corrective action as necessary to ensure funding thresholds and impacts to operational needs are not exceeded.
- Routinely visiting construction sites to monitor progress and soliciting daily input from the Engineering Technician/Quality Assurance (ET/QA) representatives and CQC reports; and attending QC meetings, including preparatory meetings involving critical work activities.
- Take necessary action to ensure the contractor's quality control program is provided in accordance with the contract requirements and that the three phases of quality control are being utilized.
- Provide project status updates to senior personnel within the field office or the Supported Command.
- Assist the Project Manager in the management of Post Construction Award Services (PCAS).
- Assist in coordinating the delivery, acceptance, inspection, and installation of the Government-furnished equipment.
- Assist in coordinating the installation of collateral equipment and connection of phone, data, other communication systems, and utility service.
- Assist in preparing property record inventory documents, DD 1354 Transfer and Acceptance of Military Real Property, in accordance with the NAVFAC Business Management System (BMS) and in coordination with IPT Project Managers and Installation Real Property Accountable Officer (RPAO).
- Assist in identifying the need for a modification to the scope, cost, and/or schedule based on collaboration with supported Command, designer, and/or other entities.
- Assist in the issuance of the contractor request for proposal.
- Assist in ensuring funds are reserved for the modification.
- Prepare independent government estimates (IGEs) when needed.
- Assist in preparing or coordinating the preparation of sketches and drawings in support of negotiations and issuance of the modification. The contractor does not have the authority to negotiate/bind the Government to a contract
- Other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or GED required
-
15+ years’ experience as a Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, or a Project Manager
- Thorough knowledge of construction practices and methods, as well as construction management.
- Secret clearance required
- Successfully pass background and drug screening
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to review technical engineering specifications and statements of work covering complex and diverse engineering designs or changes.
- In-depth knowledge of the various types of construction contracts, project delivery methods, and regulations governing Federal contract administration.
- Able and willing to travel on construction jobsites (approximately 20% of the time).
- Able to communicate (both orally and in writing) effectively to all leadership levels.
- Knowledge and experience with applicable Codes and Industry Standards.
- Knowledge of EM 385-1-1, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Safety and Health Requirements Manual.
- Ability to prepare cost estimates and assist in negotiations of change orders when requested.
- Knowledge of computer operations and software applications such as MS office(Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, Primavera P6.
How you’ll grow
At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.
We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.
Benefits
At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.
Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.
Chenega MIOS’s culture
Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.
Corporate citizenship
Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.
Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.
Chenega MIOS News- https://chenegamios.com/news/
Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team
We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links:
Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com
Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chenegamios/
#CHENEGA ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGNS SOLUTIONS, LLC
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Where District of Columbia roles are concentrated, by current openings.
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34 jobsConstruction Manager Job Market in District of Columbia
A snapshot from current District of Columbia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- JLL2
- Parsons2
- Cherokee Federal2
- Brailsford & Dunlavey2
- CAVA1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services7
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Retail1
- Manufacturing1
- Chemicals & Materials1
What District of Columbia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction manager jobs across District of Columbia.
- Active DC contractor license or license recognized by the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing federal, government, or large commercial construction projects
- Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or similar platforms
- Strong knowledge of OSHA safety standards and federal construction regulations
- Excellent communication skills for coordinating with government agencies, subcontractors, and stakeholders
Construction Manager Jobs in District of Columbia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction manager in District of Columbia?
Construction managers in D.C. typically need a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a closely related field, combined with relevant field experience. The District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs oversees contractor licensing, and most employers expect candidates to hold or be eligible for applicable DC contractor credentials. Certification through the Construction Management Association of America, such as the Certified Construction Manager credential, strengthens candidacy significantly in D.C.'s competitive federal and institutional market.
Which companies hire construction managers in District of Columbia?
Companies currently hiring construction managers in District of Columbia include JLL, Parsons, and Cherokee Federal, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. D.C.'s heavy concentration of federal contracts and government-funded projects means that large general contractors and construction management firms with established federal portfolios tend to post the most consistently in this market.
Which District of Columbia cities have the most construction manager jobs?
The cities with the most construction manager openings in District of Columbia are Washington. Washington, D.C. itself drives the overwhelming majority of demand, anchored by a continuous pipeline of federal agency facilities, congressional buildings, institutional campuses, and transit infrastructure projects that keep large general contractors and specialty subcontractors actively hiring throughout the year.
Are there remote construction manager jobs in District of Columbia?
Yes, but they're rare. About 50% of construction manager openings tied to District of Columbia are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the fundamentally on-site nature of construction oversight. The portions of the role most suited to remote or hybrid arrangements include pre-construction planning, scheduling, budget tracking, and coordination meetings with federal clients or design teams.
How can I get hired as a construction manager in District of Columbia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an assistant project manager or construction coordinator role at one of D.C.'s major general contractors, where firms like Clark Construction and Gilbane regularly bring on early-career candidates to support federal and institutional project teams. Graduates with degrees in construction management or civil engineering can pursue internship-to-hire pipelines that large D.C.-area contractors maintain. Pursuing a Construction Manager-in-Training credential through CMAA and building familiarity with federal procurement processes gives candidates a clear edge in this market.
Where can I find and apply to construction manager jobs in District of Columbia?
You can find and apply to construction manager jobs in District of Columbia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the D.C. market. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and specialty, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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