Project Manager In Government Jobs in Portland, OR

About the Company

Our client is one of the premier electrical contractors in the Pacific Northwest, recognized for delivering high-quality electrical construction services across a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, institutional, and government projects.

With a reputation built on technical excellence, safety, integrity, and strong client relationships, the company continues to expand its presence throughout the region. Their team is committed to providing innovative solutions, maintaining exceptional project execution standards, and investing in the professional growth of their employees.

This is an opportunity to join a respected organization with a strong backlog of work, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to successfully delivering complex and high-profile projects.

About the Position

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead electrical construction projects in the Walla Walla, Washington area. This role offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role on a major federal project while contributing to the continued growth of a leading electrical contractor.

The Project Manager will oversee all aspects of project execution, from preconstruction planning through project closeout, ensuring successful delivery of projects that meet safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience managing federal electrical construction projects, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to navigate complex project environments and government contracting requirements.

Candidates with industrial construction experience and a background managing large-scale electrical installations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage electrical construction projects from award through completion.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Coordinate field operations, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders to ensure efficient project execution.
• Maintain compliance with federal contract requirements, project specifications, and government standards.
• Monitor project performance to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, quality, and budget objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, general contractors, government representatives, and project teams.
• Review and administer contracts, drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Oversee procurement activities, material deliveries, and subcontractor performance.
• Identify project risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress reports to clients and company leadership.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards, quality requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Manage project closeout activities, including documentation, commissioning support, and final turnover.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience managing electrical construction projects from inception through completion.
• Proven experience managing federal construction projects and working within government contracting environments.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, including scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of federal construction requirements, compliance standards, and documentation processes.
• Experience working on industrial construction projects.
• Background managing large-scale electrical installations and complex project environments.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with project management and construction software platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent industry experience will also be considered.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $105,000–$155,000 annually
• Opportunity to lead a significant federal construction project
• Long-term career growth with one of the Pacific Northwest's leading electrical contractors
• Stable backlog of work and strong pipeline of future projects
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on employee success
• Professional development and leadership advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement programs, paid time off, and additional company-sponsored benefits (details provided during the interview process)