Job Description

Federal Construction Project Manager

Company: Fondren Construction

Location: Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana

Job Type: Full-Time

Anticipated Need: Early–Mid November 2026

?Salary: $110 - $130k

About the Opportunity

Fondren Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee construction activities associated with a federal project at Barksdale Air Force Base.

The ideal candidate has experience managing government or military construction projects and understands the documentation, scheduling, quality, and coordination requirements associated with federal work.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project execution, schedules, budgets, and subcontractor coordination.
• Coordinate with federal project representatives, subcontractors, and internal construction teams.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, change orders, progress reporting, and project documentation.
• Monitor project milestones, cost performance, and contract requirements.
• Work closely with field supervision to maintain construction progress.
• Support project quality control, safety compliance, and closeout.
• Identify potential project delays and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain professional communication with project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong construction project management experience.
• Federal or military construction project experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with government construction documentation and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing subcontractors, budgets, schedules, and project reporting.
• Proficiency with construction project management software.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work at the Barksdale AFB project location and satisfy applicable site-access requirements.

Why Join Fondren Construction?

This opportunity provides the chance to manage a significant federal construction project while joining a growing contractor with an expanding portfolio of work across multiple markets.