Project Manager - Military Construction

This opportunity resides within the Construction Management Services division of Matai Services at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Matai supports the 55th Contracting Squadron in maintaining and improving base facilities critical to the installation's national defense mission, including operations that support U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM).

Who We Are:

Matai Services is an 8(a) general contractor specializing in federal construction. Together with our partners, we bring over 35 years of experience and expertise in federal and commercial construction. We specialize in mission-critical projects, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and the highest standards of quality.

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a motivated Construction Client Manager to join our team at Offutt AFB. This role involves managing multiple multi-trade construction projects under the IDIQ and sole-source frameworks, ranging from $25,000 to $1,000,000 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:

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 & E4Clicks 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 ProCore and other project management tools 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:

Actively working toward a degree in Construction Management or 2 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 ProCore or similar 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:

2+ years of experience in federal construction contracts, including SABER, JOCC, MACC, or MATOC Familiarity with Offutt Air Force Base 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

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): Are you available for a full-time, on-site position at Offutt Air Force Base? Are you a U.S. citizen? Are you able to access a U.S. military installation upon successful background screening? How many years of experience do you have managing federal or large-scale construction programs?

Work Location:

In person