Construction Manager - Quality Assurance Inspector

APSI Construction Management•St. Louis, MO

4h•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

GSA leases office space at One Metropolitan Square in St. Louis, MO. The lease was signed on 8/12/2022 for 144,782 sf. USCIS will backfill 56,532 sf on floors 9, 15 and 21 for 356 employees. The space is currently built out to a warm lit shell. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking a qualified Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa). GSA expects the CM to work in collaboration with the entire Project Delivery Team. The CM must advise GSA with sound management advice regarding all services to be performed. The project goals are to achieve the best quality and value while controlling schedule and budget. The CM must take all reasonable measures to anticipate problems and delays to minimize or eliminate their adverse impact on the project schedule, budget, and approved design. The CM must exercise due diligence to ensure that the project meets applicable requirements, codes, regulations, standards, and the project construction documents. Construction Manager / QA Inspector Role: This individual will serve as the on-site representative responsible for daily construction monitoring, quality assurance, and field-level project management for the Project. Responsibilities include on-site construction monitoring, quality assurance activities, project management activities, and coordination activities with the project delivery team to ensure work progresses in accordance with contract requirements and schedule.

Requirements

Minimum of (5) years of construction experience serving as a Construction Manager, Construction Management Representative/Owner's Representative on Federal new and/or renovation projects of similar size and complexity (projects with contract award values of at least $8 – 10 Million)
Demonstrated ability to prepare draft modifications, independent government estimates, responses to requests for information, process submittals, prepare field observation reports, and conduct progress meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
Experience working in a CMa Project Manager position, managing projects in occupied buildings, preferably for the General Services Administration, during both the Design and Construction phases. Experience providing Construction Drawing (CD) reviews.
Strong skill in the use of Project Management software programs.
Experience with Kahua specifically is a plus.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture from an accredited university or college is a plus.
Have experience working as a construction manager for Federal clients

Responsibilities

Oversee project schedule and budget, including monitoring and inspection (M&I) functions.
Manage day-to-day project oversight as the Construction Manager (CMa). Provide daily inspection reports and photo documentation of work progress on-site.
Chair weekly OAC and other project coordination meetings, provide agendas and meeting minutes, assign Action Items and follow up with Team members during the week to expedite completion.
Handle receipt and distribution of project documentation, including RFIs, Submittals, Meeting Notes, and Standard GSA documentation. Utilize Kahua PM Software to manage all project documentation.
Serve as the Government’s representative, coordinating critical action items with the General Contractor, Design Team and Government entities.
Provide ongoing oversight and coordination throughout the duration of construction. Participate in problem-solving with the project Team.
Review contractor's monthly Pay Applications for accuracy and recommend revision or approval.
Review Construction Document Deliverables, Construction Submittals, and RFIs from the General Contractor and make recommendations to GSA.
Utilize the Kahua platform for all electronic submissions, including Submittals, RFIs, daily reports, photos, and pay applications.
Maintain logs and comprehensive document control of all Submittals, RFIs, and Changes.
Review and provide commentary on the Contractor’s Quality Control (QC) Plan within the timeframe allotted in the project schedule.