Contract Project Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

We are seeking an experienced Government Contracts Project Manager to lead and manage our federal environmental services contracts from award through close-out. This role is responsible for full lifecycle federal contract management, including compliance, documentation, procurement, invoicing, and opportunity tracking across GSA and non-GSA contract vehicles.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, knowledgeable in federal contracting regulations (FAR), and confident working directly with contracting officers and internal cross-functional teams. This is a leadership role that ensures operational excellence, compliance integrity, and successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities

1. Own Federal Contract Compliance & Documentation (GSA and Non-GSA)

• Ensure full compliance with FAR, agency-specific regulations, and contract requirements across all federal contracts
• Maintain complete and audit-ready contract files for GSA and non-GSA federal contracts (DOI, USACE, EPA, DOT, and others)
• Track contract terms, SINs (where applicable), labor categories, pricing, CLINs, options, and expiration dates
• Ensure compliance with FAR clauses, wage determinations, subcontracting requirements, and reporting obligations
• Maintain and update SAM.gov, GSA Advantage, eOffer/eMod, and other required federal systems
• Monitor FAR updates, agency supplements, and regulatory changes and communicate impacts to leadership
• Keep all contract files organized, inspection-ready, and compliant
  

2. Lead and Manage Federal Contract Projects from Award to Close-Out

• Serve as the end-to-end owner for federal environmental services projects, regardless of contract vehicle
• Lead project kickoff upon award, confirming scope, deliverables, timelines, and compliance requirements
• Coordinate internal teams including sales, operations, field crews, subcontractors, and accounting
• Manage schedules, milestones, change orders, modifications, and risk
• Ensure adherence to contract-specific performance standards, reporting requirements, and documentation
• Oversee inspections, agency acceptance, and approvals
• Manage project close-out including final deliverables, reporting, and completion documentation
  

3. Manage Federal Procurement, Ordering & Invoicing

• Execute compliant and timely ordering and payment processes across federal contracts
• Manage task orders, delivery orders, purchase orders, and contract modifications
• Verify work aligns with contract pricing, labor categories, CLINs, and FAR requirements
• Submit compliant invoices through GSA portals, WAWF, IPP, or agency-specific systems
• Track invoice status, payment timelines, and resolve discrepancies with contracting officers
• Coordinate with accounting on revenue recognition, retainage, and delayed payments
• Ensure documentation supports audits and payment reviews
  

4. Build and Maintain the Federal Opportunity Pipeline

• Monitor GSA eBuy, SAM.gov, agency portals, and regional procurement platforms for RFQs and RFPs
• Track task orders, options, renewals, recompetes, and IDIQ usage
• Identify non-GSA contract vehicles and agency-specific opportunities
• Flag upcoming opportunities, contract expansions, and option years to leadership and sales
• Maintain a centralized pipeline tracker with stages, deadlines, compliance requirements, and ownership
• Support proposal development with FAR compliance reviews and required documentation
  

5. Act as the Internal Federal Contracting Leader & Liaison

• Serve as the company’s subject matter expert for GSA and non-GSA federal contracting
• Act as the primary liaison with contracting officers, CORs, and agency representatives
• Provide guidance to sales, operations, and leadership on FAR, federal processes, and best practices
• Train internal teams on federal compliance, documentation standards, and contract requirements
• Proactively escalate compliance risks, performance issues, or contract concerns
• Continuously improve federal project workflows, internal controls, and contracting processes
• Standardize federal contracting practices across the organization
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing federal government contracts (GSA and/or non-GSA)
• Strong working knowledge of FAR, federal procurement processes, and agency supplements
• Experience with environmental services, construction, or field-based federal contracts preferred
• Experience with GSA eBuy, SAM.gov, eOffer/eMod, WAWF, IPP, and related systems
• Proven ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience working directly with contracting officers and federal agencies
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Environmental Science, or related field preferred
  

Key Competencies

• Detail-oriented and compliance-driven
• Strong leadership and cross-functional coordination skills
• High accountability and ownership mindset
• Strategic thinker with operational execution ability
• Proactive problem solver
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development support

Schedule

• Full-time, primarily in-office. Limited hybrid flexibility may be available.

Why Join Us?
This is a high-impact leadership role within a growing federal environmental services organization. You will have direct influence over contract performance, compliance integrity, and strategic growth in the federal marketplace. If you thrive in a structured, regulatory-driven environment and enjoy leading complex projects from start to finish, we encourage you to apply.

Flexible work from home options available.