Project Manager
Uprite Construction
Salary undisclosed
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Description
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The Project Manager will lead government construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This person will be responsible for project planning, financial management, scheduling, contract administration, documentation, coordination, and overall project delivery.
The ideal candidate has direct experience working on government funded construction projects and understands the additional requirements, documentation, compliance, and communication involved. Experience with Idaho National Laboratory would be especially valuable.
What You'll Do:
• Lead government construction projects from award through closeout
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, forecasts, procurement logs, and reporting
• Manage owner contracts, subcontract agreements, change orders, and project documentation
• Coordinate with government representatives, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Lead project meetings and provide clear updates regarding schedule, cost, quality, safety, and risk
• Manage RFIs, submittals, procurement, closeout documentation, and contract requirements
• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents to identify potential risks and coordination issues
• Maintain compliance with government contract requirements and project specific procedures
• Track project costs and maintain accurate financial forecasts
• Manage subcontractor performance, scope, schedule, and change management
• Support permitting, inspections, testing, and project closeout
• Build strong relationships with clients and project partners
• Mentor Project Engineers and support the development of project team members
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, accountability, and client satisfaction
What You'll Bring:
• 5 or more years of Project Management experience in commercial construction
• Direct experience managing government construction projects
• Experience working for a commercial general contractor
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, subcontractors, and project documentation
• Strong understanding of government contract administration, compliance, reporting, and documentation requirements
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, and scope documents
• Strong communication, leadership, organization, and problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred
Highly Preferred Experience
• Idaho National Laboratory projects
• Government funded commercial construction
• Secure or controlled access facilities
• Public sector construction
• Government contract documentation and compliance
• Design build project delivery
About Us
Uprite Construction was established in 1991 as a multi-service construction company specializing in project site development, ground-up, new construction, renovations, and tenant improvements for the commercial and industrial sectors. Check us out at upritecomgmt.com!
We appreciate your interest in employment with Uprite Construction. Uprite Construction is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the application process may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law.
About this role
Uprite Construction is seeking a Project Manager to oversee government-funded construction projects in Boise, managing the full lifecycle from award through closeout. This is a contract position based in the office, and the role demands someone with at least five years of commercial construction experience and direct familiarity with the compliance, documentation, and reporting requirements unique to government projects. You'll own project budgets, schedules, contracts, and subcontractor relationships while coordinating across government representatives, architects, engineers, and internal teams.
The ideal candidate brings a background working for a commercial general contractor and understands how to navigate government contract administration. Experience with Idaho National Laboratory projects or other secure access facilities is especially valued. Beyond the technical skills—reading plans, managing costs and forecasts, handling change orders and RFIs—this role requires strong leadership to mentor Project Engineers, maintain safety and quality standards, and build lasting client relationships. A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.
Typical pay for this role
$100,000
Typical range: $80,000 to $140,000
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