Construction Manager

Construction Management Services

The CMCS will perform independent support services to satisfy the operational objectives of the NAVFAC Officer in Charge of Construction (OICC), Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division (FEAD) Director, or the Resident Officers in Charge of Construction (ROIC). Services rendered by the CMCS shall include all labor, material, and equipment necessary to complete the work described in the paragraphs below. The CMCS shall be made available on site and for a full-time basis.

The CMCS will be assigned to support individual construction projects. Projects assigned will vary in type, complexity, and magnitude including structures and related work such as office and shop buildings, airfield expansions, utility installation, wharf repairs, industrial facilities, etc. Projects may be in the $5M to $400M+ each range.

• Furnish their designated Government representatives with documentation indicating whether the construction conforms to the contract requirements.
• Perform cost and price review and provide input to the government on change order proposals to assist the Contracting Officer in determining cost/price reasonableness highlighting any hidden or unnecessary costs. Provide input to the contract specialist or contracting officer for preparation of the pre-and post-negotiation documentation.
• Administer technical aspects of construction contract modifications by providing recommendations to the contracting staff (prepare cost estimates, review cost proposals, assist contract specialist or contracting officer in negotiations, prepare modification packages for processing by contracting officer, including development of Government negotiating positions for proposed changes to the contract).
• Schedule, conduct, and document regular progress meetings and other construction related project meetings with all interested parties to review project status, discuss problems, and assist in the resolution of issues.
• Monitor the design and construction clarification process and, when appropriate, remind the designer and other parties involved of the need for timely actions.
• Provide technical assistance in answering Requests for Information (RFI) from construction contractors.
• Coordinate construction operations between contractors, station personnel, and other government agencies.
• Monitor ongoing construction to review contractor progress and verify compliance with plans and specifications.
• Review submittals and provide analysis/comments/recommendations to the Government Representative.
• Utilize eCMS or other approved project specific construction management system authorized for the project in the processing of submittals, RFIs, correspondence and reports.
• Provide Quality Assurance (QA) of the adequacy of the construction contractor's quality control program.
• Participate in all "Preconstruction Meetings", "Post-Award Kickoff Meetings", and "Partnering" activities during construction (workshops, meetings, etc.) as required. Attend quality control, preparatory and initial meetings and monitor three-phases of control checklists for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Monitor compliance with environmental protection requirements and document all findings.
• Follow NAVFAC Business Process Management System (BPMS), Kilo-Grams and associated Naval Engineering Training and Operating Procedures Standards (NETOPS) in the execution of required tasks.
• Conduct construction schedule review/analysis for compliance with contract terms and provide notes/comments/recommendations.
• Conduct safety plan and activity hazard analysis review for compliance with contract terms and provide notes/comments/ recommendations.
• Update construction project status reports and Construction Representative Reports (CRRs), including routine photo documentation of construction progress.
• Maintain official working files in the electronic Construction Management System (eCMS) or other approved project specific Construction Management systems authorized for the project.
• Report and document instances of non-compliance with quality control and safety requirements.
• Monitor and document construction surveying, materials, and system testing conducted by the construction contractor.
• Act in direct support of the construction manager or engineering technician and assist that position in performance of various duties not specifically outlined herein.
• Provide review/analysis and notes/comments/recommendations about the daily construction quality control, safety, and production reports.
• Ensure the contractor provides a complete set of Operation and Maintenance Support Information (OMSI) Manuals and conducts any user training for equipment installed on the project as required by the construction contract.
• Coordinate the closeout process including punch list preparation and completion, testing and start-up of major systems, training, final acceptance, contractor evaluation and final payment.
• Maintain proper construction contract document files according to NAVFAC…