Construction Management Representative

Project Solutions Inc. • Charleston, WV

14d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Project Solutions Inc. is seeking a Construction Management Representative (CMR) to support the National Park Service (NPS) on the Rend Trail and Bridges Rehabilitation Project at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. This project will rehabilitate sections of the Rend Trail, including structural repairs to former railroad bridges adapted for trail use, stabilization of retaining walls, and resurfacing of trail segments. Work also includes trail realignment around Big Rock, improvements to the Thurmond trailhead, construction of a new trailhead with amenities at Minden/Oak Hill, and associated site civil, drainage, and accessibility upgrades.
This role is contingent upon award of project.

Requirements

• Minimum four (4) year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, Construction Management or other related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant construction and/or engineering work experience in construction management, preferably aligned to civil, environmental, and site-sensitive construction.
• Experience with heavy civil construction including trail construction, bridge rehabilitation (abutments and structural elements), retaining walls and slope stabilization (gabions, reinforced slopes), and drainage and erosion control systems.
• Proven proficiency in project documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication
• Strong communication and reporting skills, with a track record of timely coordination with Architecture/Engineering (A/E) teams and National Park Service (NPS) Contracting Officer’s Representatives to support quality control objectives preferred
• Proficient in evaluating detailed cost estimates and contractor proposals, including breakdowns of labor, equipment, materials, overhead, and profit.
• Skilled in identifying, defining, and documenting scope changes due to owner direction or differing site conditions.
• Experience supporting or conducting technical negotiations with contractors, including scope, cost components, and terms.
• Ability to interpret construction schedules and accurately assess and document project progress.
• Capable of reviewing and evaluating payment requests against completed work and contractual milestones.
• Relevant experience on projects involving similar scope of work.
• Written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong computer and technology literacy to utilize PCs and mobile devices.
• Knowledge of software including MS Suite (including MS Project), Adobe Acrobat, and any other software programs typically utilized.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment on large, complex construction projects.
• Ability to walk or climb on a daily basis to observe contract performance.
• Must be able to physically operate a motor vehicle without danger to self or to others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on federally funded projects or within historic and environmentally sensitive sites strongly preferred
• OSHA 30 construction safety training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and support to CO during construction.
• Read, interpret and understand the construction contract plans and specifications.
• Arrange, attend and facilitate a variety of meetings, including weekly meetings at the project site.
• Arrange, attend, facilitate, and document project meetings, including weekly progress meetings, safety meetings, inspections, negotiations, and internal Government meetings; prepare meeting minutes within required timeframes.
• Perform on-site inspections, including mock-ups, preparatory, initial, follow-up, and post-construction inspections; document findings with photographs, descriptions, and reports.
• Document issues encountered and problems experienced with the construction contractor.
• Review contractor's baseline and progress schedules.
• Draft project related correspondence for NPS to review and issuance.
• Inspect the work of the construction contractor for progress, workmanship, quality and conformance with contract documents, applicable building codes and safety standards.
• Review, analyze, and assist in preparing cost estimates.
• Review and process Construction Contractor's RFIs and assist in resolution, draft response, tracking, and follow up.

Benefits

• Three options for medical plans plus dental and vision insurance offerings
• 24/7 healthcare access to telehealth services for your convenience
• HSA
• Company life insurance options for you and your family
• Short-term and long-term disability offerings
• PLUS an $800 monthly allowance is provided to offset your PSI insurance premium costs
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match
• Generous PTO, paid-federal holidays, and sick leave
• Always the opportunity for professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees