Construction Manager

Job Title:Construction Manager

Location:17150 West Mercury Street, Gardner, KS 66030

Pay Range:$80k - $125k/yr plus benefits

Client:United States Postal Service

Project Name:USPS Kansas City RPDC

Project Duration:18 mo.

Anticipated

Start Date:

Sept/Oct 2026

Project Details (Size, SOW, Site Background, etc.):

APSI is seeking a Construction Manager to serve as the Owner’s Agent (CMa) in support of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) on a significant renovation project in Gardner, Kansas. The project involves an approximately 1,000,000 square-foot facility that will remain partially occupied and operational throughout construction. The scope of work includes major mechanical and electrical system improvements, IT and security upgrades, select structural and architectural work, and construction of a new parking lot and perimeter road.

Multiple contractors will be installing new equipment while other construction activities are underway, requiring strong coordination, communication, and careful management of work within an active facility.

Daily Responsibilities:

• The CMa acts as the projects primary Construction Manager and will provide sound and proactive management advice to the Client to ensure the project is run safely and all applicable contract standards are met. The CMa will function as a collaborative member of the combined project team and shall provide guidance and expertise throughout the construction phases. The CMa shall develop a full understanding of the project contract documents, end user goals and requirements, then work with the team to effectively monitor, assess, coordinate, and provide oversight of the construction work on behalf of the Owner.
• Coordination of submittal reviews and management of submittal process – Ensure General Contractor is meeting specification requirements for submittals. Ensure a submittal review and management process is established with the General Contractor. Monitor and support timely reviews by all stakeholders. Expeditiously analyze any shop and working drawings and advise A/Es on availability of labor and materials
• Monitoring Project Financial Data and Budgetary Cost Accounting - administration of construction contract change orders; maintaining spread sheets indicating project funds allowances, obligations, payments, balances, planned expenditures, etc., assist in the documentation of the administration of construction contract change orders (preparing cost estimates, reviewing cost proposals, preparing change order packages for the Contracting Officer).
• Construction Phase Scheduling - Services may include preparing and maintaining daily dairies for project activities noting events affecting construction. Maintain a current project schedule, coordinate with general contractor and compare project progress against Contractor (CM) schedule and general contractor’s schedule, and address all schedule slippages and make recommendations for adjustments in the project.
• Progress Meetings– Conduct or attend weekly or bi-weekly- project meetings to review and monitor projects and project schedules and review of construction contractor payment requirements (including preparation of necessary forms for payment processing). Prepare Agendas and take meeting minutes. Follow up with stakeholders on action items identified during the meetings to timely resolve them.
• Assisting in Issue Resolution - keep thorough records of occurrences and other construction related matters of the project in order to assist the Owner in conflict resolution. Perform scheduling, conduct and document regular progress meetings with all interested parties to review project status, discuss problems, and resolve issues accordingly. Testing and Inspection Services - may be tasked to monitor the services of an independent testing agency/laboratory to perform project specific quality control testing and inspection services.
  
  The services may include, but are not limited to, testing/inspection of soils, concrete, precast concrete connections, steel, steel decking, applied fireproofing, roofing, curtain walls/glazing, and elevator installations.
• Commissioning coordination – These services may include providing…