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How much do federal project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for federal project manager in Seattle, WA is $109,886.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,400.00 and $128,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a federal project manager?

A Federal Project Manager is a professional responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing government projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with federal regulations. They coordinate resources, manage project teams, and communicate with stakeholders across various government agencies. Federal Project Managers are also tasked with risk management, contract administration, and ensuring that the project's objectives align with agency goals. Their work is critical in delivering public services and infrastructure efficiently and effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a federal project manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Federal Project Manager, you need expertise in project management principles, budgeting, compliance, and a strong understanding of federal regulations and contracting, often supported by a bachelor's degree and PMP or FAC-P/PM certification. Familiarity with project management software like MS Project, government procurement systems, and federal reporting tools is typically required. Leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for managing diverse teams and stakeholder expectations. These skills ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in accordance with complex federal requirements.

What are some common challenges faced by federal project managers when coordinating across multiple government agencies?

Federal Project Managers often encounter challenges related to navigating differing priorities, regulations, and communication styles among various government agencies. Balancing compliance with federal regulations, maintaining transparency, and ensuring timely deliverables requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Successful project managers build collaborative relationships, stay up-to-date with changing policies, and use robust project management tools to keep everyone aligned. Regular status meetings and clear documentation also help mitigate misunderstandings and ensure smooth project execution.

What is the difference between Federal Project Manager vs Contract Project Manager?

AspectFederal Project ManagerContract Project Manager
CertificationsPMP, PMI-ACP often preferredPMP, PMI-ACP often preferred
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, federal projectsPrivate sector, client-specific projects
Employer & IndustryFederal government, defense, public sectorPrivate companies, consulting firms
Project FocusFederal regulations, compliance, public accountabilityClient requirements, contractual deliverables

Both roles require similar certifications like PMP and PMI-ACP and involve managing projects, but Federal Project Managers focus on government regulations and public sector projects, while Contract Project Managers work primarily in the private sector with client-specific goals.

What job categories do people searching Federal Project Manager jobs in Seattle, WA look for?

The top searched job categories for Federal Project Manager jobs in Seattle, WA are:

What cities near Seattle, WA are hiring for Federal Project Manager jobs?

Cities near Seattle, WA with the most Federal Project Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Federal Project Manager job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,886 per year, or $52.8 per hour.

Project Manager (Federal Division)

Granite

Seattle, WA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...

Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary

This position is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects ranging from $15 - $49 million in size. federal construction projects. The Project Manager leads all phases of project delivery for clients including NAVFAC, USACE, and the Department of Defense, ensuring projects are executed safely, compliantly, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Essential Job Accountabilities

  • Perform accurate project revenue and cost financial forecasting to ensure corporate profitability goals are met.

  • Coordinate with estimators and project controls group to establish budget.

  • Lead estimating efforts on vertically integrated projects to ensure accurate and consistent bid to build process.

  • Coordinate efforts with estimators, large project sponsor, and manager of construction to manage resources to meet project schedule.

  • Participate in bid review and bid closing to ensure accuracy of bid and evaluate project feasibility; work with estimating team to develop bid schedule.

  • Coordinate with large project sponsor, manager of construction and project team to develop comprehensive plan for project start up and successful kick-off.

  • Lead all phases of federal construction projects, including planning, execution, contract administration, quality control oversight, project controls, and closeout.

  • Manage multidisciplinary federal construction scopes, which may include heavy civil infrastructure, horizontal construction, marine or waterfront work, industrial facilities, and vertical building construction.

  • Serve as Granite's primary project-level point of contact with federal clients and project stakeholders, including NAVFAC, USACE, DoD representatives,

    contracting officers, resident officers in charge of construction, inspectors, and installation leadership.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal contract requirements, including FAR/DFARS provisions, EM 385-1-1 safety requirements, Davis-Bacon Act requirements, government quality control processes, security protocols, and project-specific standards.

  • Provide environment where dynamic project communication occurs between Project Engineers, Foremen, Superintendents and Construction Manager to ensure work is accomplished in an efficient, profitable, and safe manner.

  • Ensure proper job controls, i.e. quantities, costs, revenue and schedule.

  • Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, corporate management, inspectors, etc., providing customer service to develop long-term partnerships with client base.

  • Ensure accurate construction reports for the job allowing for continuous improvement in performance.

  • Run projects at profitability levels to meet or exceed expected margins.

  • Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.


Education

  • BS degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience in heavy civil construction.

Work Experience

  • Five (5) to ten (10) years progressive project experience in heavy civil environments.

  • Minimum of five (5) years experience in paving, dirt, and grading in either private or public environments.

  • Required experience successfully managing and delivering construction projects for NAVFAC, USACE, DoD, or other federal agencies.

  • Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, forecasting, contract administration, project controls, quality requirements, subcontractors, and project closeout activities.

  • Experience managing multidisciplinary federal construction projects, which may include heavy civil infrastructure, horizontal construction, marine or waterfront construction, industrial facilities, and/or vertical building construction.

  • Experience administering federal construction contracts and managing subcontractors in accordance with federal requirements, specifications, documentation standards, and compliance obligations.

  • Experience working on active military installations, secure facilities, or projects requiring compliance with heightened access, security, safety, or operational protocols.

  • Demonstrated success leading project teams, coordinating with government stakeholders, and managing complex construction projects from award through completion.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

  • Knowledge of construction paving, underground, concrete and grading practices.

  • Knowledge and understanding of union agreements and prevailing wage issues.

  • Maintain ability to work in high production environment.

  • Demonstrated decision-making skills.

  • Excellent leadership skills.

  • Excellent supervisory communication and organizational skills.

  • Accuracy at all times.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.


Additional Requirements/Skills

  • Ability to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis.

  • A team player.

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  • THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND RANDOM TESTING.

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range:

$121,754.00 - $201,352.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening.Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place.Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.


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