Federal Construction Attorney
Location: Marietta, GA Flexible / Relocation Assistance Available
Compensation: $150,000 – $185,000 Base Salary + Benefits
Experience Level: 5–8 Years
About the Opportunity
Argo Recruiting is partnering with a growing federal construction contractor seeking an experienced Federal Construction Attorney to support complex government contracting and construction matters. This is a high-impact, single-attorney role reporting directly to executive leadership, with outside specialty counsel retained for board litigation, bid protests, and other specialized matters.
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in federal procurement, construction disputes, contract administration, and government claims support, with a desire to continue growing within the federal construction space.
Relocation assistance of $15,000 – $25,000 is available for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
Draft and respond to Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs) and certified claims
Support federal construction contract administration and dispute resolution efforts
Analyze and respond to cure notices, show cause notices, and termination-related matters
Advise project leadership on FAR, DFARS, VAAR, and federal procurement compliance
Support subcontract drafting, modifications, and dispute resolution
Assist with delay claims, differing site conditions, constructive changes, and government-caused impacts
Coordinate with retained outside counsel on litigation strategy, board matters, and bid protests
Provide legal guidance related to federal construction projects involving agencies such as:
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC)
General Services Administration (GSA)
Department of Defense (DoD)
Support compliance matters involving SBA regulations, SDVOSB requirements, and federal set-aside programs
Help build and maintain defensible project documentation and contractual records
Preferred Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
5–8 years of experience in federal construction law or government contracts
Experience before:
Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA)
Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA)
U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC)
Strong understanding of:
Federal procurement regulations
Construction disputes and claims
Contract administration
Government contract compliance
Experience with:
Bid protests at GAO or COFC
Cure notices and default-related matters
Delay claims and differing site conditions
Subcontractor disputes and flow-down obligations
Court admissions to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and/or U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit are a strong plus
Memberships in organizations such as:
ABA Forum on Construction Law
ABA Section of Public Contract Law
Federal Bar Association Government Contracts Committee preferred
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are seeking a specialist not a generalist. Candidates with strong federal construction and government contracts backgrounds will stand out most. Experience heavily focused on corporate transactions, employment law, securities, or unrelated litigation is unlikely to align with this role.
Successful candidates are analytical, detail-oriented, proactive communicators who thrive in fast-moving project environments and enjoy solving complex federal contracting challenges.