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Federal Construction Instructor Facilitator

Job in McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listing for: Stafford Consulting
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
  • Construction
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Federal Construction Instructor Facilitator — Senior SME (1099)

Location:

Remote (virtual delivery) with occasional on-site delivery (quarterly travel possible)

Position Type: 1099 contractor

Role Summary

Senior Instructional Subject-Matter Expert (SME) focused exclusively on federal construction and A/E contracting whose primary duty is training delivery. You will prepare, deliver, and assess scenario-based construction training that converts FAR/DFARS/agency policy and field practice into practical skills, checklists, and job aids for contracting officers, CORs, engineers, and program managers.

Primary Responsibilities — Training First
  • Deliver training (primary duty):
    Lead live virtual classes and in-person workshops; facilitate breakout groups, tabletop exercises, and hands-on practical labs that simulate real construction projects.
  • Assess & certify learners:
    Provide remediation and one-on-one coaching for warranted COs, CORs, and engineers.
  • Agency tailoring & compliance:
    Integrate agency construction supplements and standards (USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, VA, GSA) and advise on audit-ready documentation.
  • Continuous improvement:
    Collect learner feedback, track outcomes, and update materials for regulatory or policy changes.
Required Construction Experience (Non-negotiable)
  • 6+ years direct federal construction or A/E contracting experience with both pre-award and post-award responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated experience managing construction portfolios, construction surveillance, or serving as COR/CO on construction projects.
  • Practical, working knowledge of FAR Part 36, construction clauses, and construction-specific DFARS/agency supplements.
  • Experience with A/E selection, design-build delivery, QA/QC, inspection, progress payments, retainage, and claims avoidance.
  • Proven ability to convert construction practice into scenario-based training and facilitation.
  • Comfortable delivering virtual training (Teams, Zoom, Adobe Connect) and traveling occasionally for on-site delivery.
Preferred Signals of Top Candidates
  • Warranted contracting officer experience on construction portfolios.
  • Prior experience with USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, VA, GSA or other agencies construction programs.
  • Documented instructor hours or formal instructor certification.
  • DAWIA/FAC-C, PMP, or construction-related certifications.
  • Experience developing training for both DoD and civilian agency audiences.
  • Experience attending or instructing or both of any of the following classes:
    • CON 2420v Architect-Engineering Indirect Rates
    • CON 2430v Architect-Engineer
    • CON 2440v Construction Contracting
    • CON 2450v Construction Modification Proposal Analysis
    • Construction Claims
    • Refresher courses in any of the above
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