Government Contracts Project Manager
Full Time • Hybrid - US
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.
Join RTEC and Turn Your Passion for the Environment into Action
At RTEC, we are proud of:
- Our commitment to good company culture
- Our science-based approach to plant health
- The quality of our award-winning work
- Our growing clientele
- Our impeccable safety record
RTEC’s Core Values
Do the Right Thing, Always
We embrace honesty, even in challenging moments, to honor our commitments and always do what’s right, not what’s easy.
Make It Happen
We own every project from start to finish, hitting goals with focus and grit to create real impact.
Always Improving, Always Growing
At RTEC, we’re always developing—personally and professionally—by learning new skills, investing in the latest technology, and delivering higher quality, every time.
Win Together
We champion the team above all, fostering success by empowering each other. Through seamless collaboration and a collective drive to conquer challenges, we turn obstacles into triumphs, winning together as a force to be reckoned with.
Communicate with Purpose
We speak with clarity and listen with intent—with each other and our clients. Whether in the field or in the office, strong communication builds trust, prevents missteps, and keeps us aligned—because understanding each other is how we move forward together.
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