Construction Management Representative

AFG•Anniston, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

AFG Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Management Representative (CMR) to provide full-time onsite construction management support for a National Park Service historic rehabilitation project in Anniston, Alabama. The CMR will serve as AFG’s primary onsite representative supporting NPS and will function as the Government’s eyes and ears in the field. The role requires independent monitoring of construction activities, identifying and documenting deficiencies, reviewing contractor performance, supporting cost and schedule analysis, and maintaining professional communications with NPS, the construction contractor, the architect/engineer, and other stakeholders. The CMR must understand the responsibilities and professional boundaries of an Owner’s Representative/CMR and protect the Government’s interests without assuming the contractual authority of the Contracting Officer or COR. The assignment is full-time onsite in Anniston for approximately one year. Candidates within reasonable commuting distance are preferred; qualified candidates willing to relocate to the Anniston/Birmingham area will also be considered. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and meet client security requirements. Positions requiring security clearance are open to U.S. citizens only.

Requirements

20+ years of construction management, Owner’s Representative, superintendent-level field management, or construction management representative experience.
Demonstrated experience as an Owner’s Representative, Construction Management Representative, Construction Manager, or senior field representative on complex construction projects.
Strong experience with historic preservation, historic rehabilitation, restoration, renovation, or adaptive-reuse construction projects.
Extensive construction inspection and field observation experience, including identifying deficiencies and monitoring contractor compliance with contract documents.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, submittals, RFIs, and contract documents.
Strong construction documentation and record-keeping experience, including daily reports, meeting minutes, RFIs, submittals, change orders, payment applications, deficiency logs, punch lists, photographic documentation, and project correspondence.
Experience coordinating directly with architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, Government personnel, and project stakeholders.
Working knowledge of construction scheduling and progress analysis, cost estimating and proposal analysis, QA/QC, construction safety, contract administration, change management, commissioning, and project closeout.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Sound technical judgment and ability to independently identify issues requiring Government attention.
Ability to work independently in the field while maintaining appropriate communication and coordination with AFG and NPS management.
Ability to professionally represent AFG and the Government Owner in a highly visible historic project environment.
Availability for a full-time onsite assignment in Anniston, Alabama for approximately one year.
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and meet client security requirements; positions requiring security clearance are open to U.S. citizens only.

Nice To Haves

Federal construction experience, particularly with NPS, GSA, USACE, VA, NAVFAC, or similar federal agencies.
Previous experience as a Federal Owner’s Representative or CMR.
National Park Service or Department of the Interior construction experience.
Historic preservation or rehabilitation of federally protected or culturally significant structures.
Experience in visitor centers, museums, courthouses, historic public buildings, institutional facilities, or occupied facilities.
Familiarity with Federal construction documentation, change-order procedures, certified payroll requirements, and Government payment processes.
Experience using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
Experience with CM/document management platforms such as ProjectTeam, Procore, Bluebeam, or comparable systems.
Experience preparing or reviewing Independent Government Estimates and contractor change proposals.
OSHA 30 Construction.
PMP, CCM, or comparable professional certification.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field; equivalent extensive construction-management experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Located within reasonable commuting distance of Anniston, Alabama; qualified candidates willing to relocate to the Anniston/Birmingham area will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide full-time onsite construction management and field representation throughout construction.
Observe construction activities for general conformance with drawings, specifications, contract requirements, approved submittals, and applicable standards.
Prepare accurate daily construction reports, photographs, field observations, and documentation of contractor manpower, equipment, progress, weather, safety conditions, delays, and significant events.
Identify, document, communicate, and track construction deficiencies, nonconforming work, and corrective actions.
Review and track RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, field questions, and project correspondence.
Participate in and support weekly construction progress meetings, preconstruction meetings, coordination meetings, and other project meetings; prepare or assist with meeting minutes and action-item tracking.
Review contractor payment applications and verify reported percentage complete against observed work and supporting documentation.
Review contractor schedules and updates for progress, sequencing, logic, milestone achievement, delays, and potential impacts.
Support review and analysis of change orders, contractor proposals, differing site conditions, and time-impact issues.
Assist with preparation of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) and contractor proposal analyses as required.
Monitor contractor QA/QC and safety activities and promptly report observed concerns.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, NPS personnel, and other stakeholders to support timely resolution of technical and construction issues.
Maintain project records within the Government-designated construction management/document control system.
Support punch-list activities, substantial completion, final inspections, as-built documentation, O&M manuals, warranties, and project closeout.
Maintain a professional, cooperative, and solutions-oriented working relationship with project participants while representing the Owner’s interests.