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Construction Manager, Federal Programs

WSP USA

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Compensation
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Location
Richmond, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

EIT RegistrationSecurity clearance

Job overview

WSP is seeking a Construction Manager, Federal Programs, to support pre-construction and construction activities on a project site in James City, Virginia. The role includes project planning, schedule and budget monitoring, risk and change management, quality and safety oversight, and coordination among clients, designers, contractors, and consultants. The employee is expected to work full time at the project site.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Contract Document InterpretationConstruction PracticesBuilding CodesProject Delivery MethodsRelationship BuildingAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsConstruction ManagementOwner RepresentationWorkplace Safety

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering, Construction Management or Equivalent7+ Years Relevant Construction Experience10+ Years Relevant Construction ExperienceUS Government Security Clearance EligibilityMotor Vehicle Record CheckEIT RegistrationUS Work Authorization

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Construction Manager, Federal Programs with the potential to work out of either Richmond, VA or Virginia Beach, VA.

Employee should expect to be full time on the project site in James City, VA and does not need to check in or out of the assigned office daily

Your Impact

Pre-construction phase:

  • Assist in site selection and feasibility analysis

  • Conduct constructability reviews of design documents

  • Coordinate cost estimating and budget development efforts by our Estimating Team

  • Lead project planning and schedule preparation effort and coordinate with project controls team

  • Support client during project procurement phase and contractor selection

  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, and other consultants, in-house and outside consultants

Construction phase:

  • Identify and manage potential risks, mitigate or minimize

  • Monitor project progress against schedule and budget

  • Manage project change and recommend actions

  • Oversee quality control and safety compliance

  • Review project activities with client, designer, and contractor’s field supervision resolving any issues

  • Oversee materials testing activities

  • Review daily inspection reports and other project documentation

  • Facilitate communication between the owner, design team, and contractors

  • Conduct daily site visits and progress meetings

  • Analyze project data to identify cost-savings opportunities

  • Provide recommendations for project scope adjustments as needed

  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent

  • 7+ years of relevant construction experience

  • A demonstrated ability to read and completely understand contract documents

  • Deep understanding of construction practices, building codes, and project delivery methods

  • Successful relationship with clients and team members in the field

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders

  • Proven experience in construction management, preferably with a focus on owner representation

  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.

  • Ability to successfully pass a Motor Vehicle driving record check.

  • EIT registration.

  • 10+ years of relevant construction experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • EIT registration.

  • 10+ years of relevant construction experience.

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,052 open Construction Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Virginia median$125–186K/yr98 salary ranges
  • US median$24–29/hr209 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 136 open Construction Management jobs in Virginia and 3,052 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Construction Management postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (2,432 postings).
Education
848 of the 3,052 open Construction Management jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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