Construction Management Representative

AFG•Dover, TN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 1990, award winning AFG Group, Inc. provides a full range of program, project and construction management services to our clients - from project planning, definition, design, and construction, through commissioning, relocation, and move-in. Recognized as an ENR Top 100 CM Firm, AFG’s portfolio includes Healthcare & Laboratories, Federal & Public Agencies, Courts & Criminal Justice, and Education markets. Clients include the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), General Services Administration (GSA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and various state/local agencies served through AFG’s nationwide offices and locations. We continue to do what AFG does best: helping owners and users solve facility-related problems. The Construction Manager will be responsible for daily construction management, contractor coordination, QA/QC inspections, documentation, schedule monitoring, meetings, RFIs, submittals, pay application review, and project closeout support. Projects could be a wide variety of work including facility upgrades, renovations, etc. Examples of projects include HVAC upgrades, fire alarm upgrades, small interior renovations, etc. Work will primarily be in an office environment, however, work will also be on a variety of construction sites both interior and exterior.

Requirements

Educational and professional qualifications in Engineering, Architecture or Historic Preservation in addition to Construction Management.
Experience on construction projects that are similar in scope, magnitude and complexity outlined in the project description, especially on projects with high visibility and historic significance near existing facilities, urban environment and involving public visitation and park operations.
Utilizing the PC and accessing the internet to perform technological responsibilities such as the CM software management requirements; facilitation of on-line meetings; cost estimating and scheduling software; ability to use Word, Excel, Adobe PDF, MS Project, MS Teams, Oracle Primavera Project and any other systems typically utilized for construction management services.
Ability to read, interpret and understand the Construction Contract and associated Plans and Specifications for the described construction work so that the CMR can observe, document and confirm conformance to the contract, plans and specifications.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour construction safety training.
Knowledge in construction practices including applicable building codes, applicable safety regulations.
Ability to perform pre-inspections, inspections during construction and post inspections.
Ability to inspect mock-ups.
Ability to develop cost estimates for construction modifications. Estimates shall be broken down at a minimum to labor, equipment, materials, overhead and profit.
Ability to evaluate contractor proposals broken down to the level of labor, equipment, materials, overhead and profit.
Ability to define and document scope changes either required by the owner or a result of a differing site condition.
Ability to understand and document negotiations between the Government and Construction firm for the technical scope requirements, labor, equipment, material, overhead and profit.
Ability to read and interpret the construction schedule to evaluate and document progress.
Ability to evaluate payment requests as they relate to percentages/dollars/activities – services received by the Government that can be paid for.
Ability to facilitate weekly progress meetings (or other meetings) and develop complete, concise meeting minutes.
No conflicts of interest, i.e. family members or stock with the associated construction firm.
Not disclose any information that is procurement sensitive.
Maintain ethical behaviors and practices.
U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and must meet client security requirements.
Positions requiring security clearance are open to U.S. citizens only.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with customers to establish requirements
Support the development of the Program of Requirements (POR)
Conduct design reviews
Review the Design Intent Drawings (DiDs) for scope accuracy
Review the Construction Drawings (CDs) for scope, technical accuracy, constructability and bid ability
Perform value engineering reviews
Participate in weekly progress meeting
Prepare meeting agendas and meeting minutes
Review project submittits
Prepare government cost estimates
Prepare written scopes of work
Prepare and update the project schedule
Set up and maintain job files
Prepare and update the project budget
Review cost proposals and change orders
Perform substantial completion inspection
Provide technical review support
Respond to Requests for Information (RFI’s)
Maintain logs of all construction documents
Coordinating Construction Contractor’s efforts with the clients daily operations