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Federal Project Manager in San Antonio

Date Posted: 23 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Ready to put your project management skills behind work that serves our military? An established federal general contractor is hiring a Federal Project Manager in San Antonio to run government and defense building projects across South Texas. You'll lead your jobs from kickoff to closeout, build strong relationships with the government owner, and grow with a team that has a steady backlog of federal work.

What You'll Do

  • Take ownership of your projects, including budget, schedule, quality, safety and the client relationship
  • Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders and contract documents to USACE and federal agency standards
  • Build and maintain Primavera P6 schedules and keep everyone working toward key milestones
  • Track costs, buyout and monthly forecasts, and give leadership and the owner clear, timely updates
  • Partner with your superintendent, quality control manager and safety officer to keep field work moving
  • Mentor assistant project managers and project engineers and help them grow
  • Lead punch lists, closeout and turnover so each project wraps up the right way

What You Bring

  • A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or a related field with 3+ years of project management experience, or 5+ years of construction project management experience
  • Background on federal, military or government construction, with USACE or NAVFAC experience preferred
  • Working knowledge of FAR clauses, federal submittal processes and RMS/QCS
  • OSHA 10 required; CQM-C certification and EM 385-1-1 knowledge are a strong plus
  • Solid skills in Primavera P6, Excel and project management software
  • Strong communication, organization and a collaborative, solutions-first mindset

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary, bonus and benefits
  • Health and dental insurance, plus company-paid life and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid vacation, holidays and a 401(k)
  • Relocation assistance if needed
  • A strong pipeline of federal projects and leaders who support your career growth

Advance your career in construction. Apply today and send your resume to Jenn LaQua, your construction recruiter at GPAC.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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