Construction Project Manager

Job Posting: Construction Project Manager

Location: Edwards Air Force Base, California

This opportunity resides within the construction management services division of Defender Contracting & Construction (Defender) at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Defender supports the 412th Contracting Squadron in maintaining and improving base facilities critical to Edwards AFB’s national defense mission. As a General Contractor in the Federal market, we deliver efficient, quality solutions to meet our clients' most demanding construction needs.

Who We Are: Defender Contracting & Construction (Defender) is a design-build general contractor specializing in federal construction. Defender is a joint venture between Matai Services and Infinite Energy Construction, combining over 35 years of experience in federal and commercial construction. We specialize in mission-critical projects, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and the highest standards of quality.

About the SABER Program at Edwards AFB: Defender is a dedicated SABER (Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements) contractor, supporting Edwards AFB in executing a wide range of maintenance, repair, and minor construction projects. SABER contracts are designed for high-volume, quick-turnaround work, requiring agility, expertise, and compliance with stringent government requirements.

What We Are Looking For: We are seeking a motivated Construction Project Manager to join our team at Edwards AFB. This role involves managing multiple multi-trade construction projects under the SABER program, ranging from $2,000 to $2,000,000 in size. The ideal candidate will be experienced in federal construction contracting, project oversight, and subcontractor management, with a strong ability to coordinate between government stakeholders, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Responsibilities of the Construction Project Manager:

· Oversee and manage multiple construction projects from start to finish, ensuring compliance with contract requirements

· Attend site visits with Government engineers to develop site notes and scopes of work

· Develop and refine estimates in coordination with the estimating team using RS Means & estimating software

· Negotiations with clients

· Creating and maintenance of project budgets, ETC/EAC

· Manage subcontractor performance and ensure timely completion of work

· Perform project buyout and negotiate pricing with trade partners

· Coordinate and submit project submittals and maintain compliance with government reporting requirements

· Utilize project management tools and software to track deliverables, costs, and timelines

· Communicate regularly with government stakeholders, providing project updates and managing expectations

· Ensure safety and quality control standards are met on all projects

· Provide timely reports to senior leadership on project status, budget, and risks

Qualifications:

· 5 Years Experience managing multi-trade construction projects at the Project Manager level

· Ability to obtain military base access (Pre-employment background check required)

· Strong subcontractor/vendor management experience

· Strong organizational and project management skills

· Proficiency in project management software

· Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Defender Contracting & Construction participates in federal contracts, and all candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship and able to provide documentation verifying identity and employment authorization in accordance with Form I-9 requirements.

Bonus Points for Having:

· 5+ years of experience in federal construction contracts, including SABER, JOCC, MACC, or MATOC

· Familiarity with Edwards AFB or similar military installation construction environments

· Knowledge of DoD standards, QA/QC expectations, and contract negotiation protocols

· Familiar and experienced with CSI divisions 01 –48

Interested applicants may send resumes to the hiring team at careers@defendercc.com

Further opportunities can be found at https://infiniteenergy-ec.com/

Pay: $104,000.00 - $122,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) 4% Match

401(k) matching

Company truck

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid military leave

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

How many years of experience do you have managing federal or large-scale construction programs?

Are you a U.S. citizen?

Are you available for a full-time, on-site position at Edwards Air Force Base?

Are you able to access a U.S. military installation upon successful background screening?

Work Location: In person