Construction Manager

$80,000 - $95,000/Yr

Project Solutions Co., Ltd - Gatlinburg, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Gatlinburg, TN

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

Project Solutions Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for a rehabilitation project at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters Campus in Gatlinburg, TN. This role involves overseeing the restoration, rehabilitation, and upgrade of the existing Headquarters building while ensuring compliance with historical preservation standards. The position is contingent upon award and offers an opportunity to work with a growing team on impactful projects.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance and support to the Contracting Officer (CO) during construction.
• Reads, interprets, and understands the construction contract plans and specifications.
• Arranges, attends, and facilitates a variety of meetings, including weekly meetings at the project site.
• Documents issues encountered and problems experienced with the construction contractor.
• Reviews contractor's baseline and progress schedules.
• Drafts project-related correspondence for NPS to review.
• Understands and documents inspections during and post-construction as well as mock-up inspections.
• Inspects the work of the construction contractor for progress, workmanship, quality, and conformance with contract documents, applicable building codes, and safety standards.
• Delivers, reports, and reviews evaluations, design work, etc. to CO.
• Reviews and processes construction contractor's RFIs and cost proposals.
• Assists in resolution, drafts response, tracking, and follow-up.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of management experience in the construction management field.
• Understanding of civil, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Experience in managing large-scale construction projects, particularly those involving historic preservation.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater system construction and repair.
• OSHA 30-hour construction safety training preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with construction practices including applicable building codes and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of cost estimating with breakdown of labor, materials, and equipment costs for proposed construction contract modifications.
• Ability to evaluate payment requests.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, schedules, and other specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of software including MS Teams, MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat, ProjectTeam, Primavera, MS Project, and other software programs typically utilized.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Wastewater treatment.

Benefits

• 401(k) with a 4% employer match
• Dental insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Generous PTO
• Flexible work arrangements
• Family, travel, and educational benefits
• Professional development opportunities