Construction Manager

Construction Manager

This position is on-site at Dyess Air Force Base near Abilene, TX.

The Construction Manager position shall support Engineering and Engineering Technician services required to develop, plan, program and execute facilities, sustainment, restoration and modernization (FSRM) projects. This position shall perform all related administrative services required to perform unscheduled work, sustainment work (preventive maintenance), corrective maintenance and enhancement work which are not to be limited to minor repair work, building automation or controls, and material requisitioning.

This position will support all related administrative services required to perform assigned work, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) and any correspondence to meet work statement requirements.

The following inexhaustive list of duties represents a sample of work routinely performed by this role:

• Experience performing inspection and surveillance of difficult and complex construction projects.
• Ensures contractor compliance with approved plans and specifications for various construction contracts.
• Experience performing inspection of a major segment of a difficult and complex project such as inspecting the materials, installation, and testing of complex and sophisticated electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic structures and systems.
• Ability to coordinate with contractor representatives concerning work scheduling, interpretation of plans and specifications, selection of work methods, and acceptability of materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with contract requirements. As necessary, may be required to independently make correct determinations when faced with unique and unusual problems.
• Resolves problems or conflicts with contractors involving the interpretation of plans and specifications requirements.
• As deemed necessary, ability to direct the discontinuance of portions of the work project and refers recommendations to higher level personnel for decisions.
• Ability to approve changes to the plans which do not alter basic design or involve additional cost to the government. Investigates and reports on controversial situations which have either led to formal claims or are expected to lead to such claims by the contractor. These may arise from such things as contract changes, labor strikes, or unfavorable weather.
• Coordinates with the contracting officer to correct contract deficiencies, unacceptable material, or work performed to ensure compliance with the contract requirements.
• Recommends approval/disapproval of contractor submittals and progress schedules.
• Monitors and evaluates contract progress schedules noting work progress, delays, or other problems that could interfere with construction.
• Reviews contractor's cost breakdowns, progress measurement data, reports of material and equipment used, and field inspection and survey reports in order to compute periodic payments.

Required Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

• Must have 8+ years of experience related to construction observation, inspection, and oversight of complex federal construction projects.
• Extensive knowledge of Building Code requirements related to equipment troubleshooting, equipment diagnostics, and equipment evaluation required.
• Must be able to read, understand, and interpret construction documents and technical specifications.
• Proficient technical experience working with Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license to utilize a motor vehicle to navigate through Dyess AFB.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

• Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering related field such as building systems maintenance, construction management, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering.
• APMP or PMP certification.

Working Environment

This position primarily operates in a professional office setting with standard office equipment and a quiet, climate-controlled environment. While in the office, there is no regular exposure to loud noise, hazardous materials, or heavy machinery.

This role also requires periodic travel to project sites, including locations undergoing renovation or active construction. During site visits, the employee may be exposed to non-temperature-controlled environments, construction noise, dust, and other typical conditions found on job sites. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required during these visits, depending on site conditions. While on site visits, an individual in this role will be required to work atypical hours at the request of the client or role demands.

Physical Demands

Sitting/Standing:
This is not a sedentary role. This role requires the ability to be on your feet moving around a construction site for most of the day interacting with contractors, contractor representatives, and inspecting the construction work that is being performed.

Walking:
This role requires the ability to move about…