Construction Manager

HFW Companies•Kansas City, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

INVISION is seeking a Construction Manager based in Kansas City, Missouri, to represent federal clients and coordinate construction activities while supporting quality, accountability, and clear communication. The role provides owner’s representative services and construction contract administration for federal clients, including GSA, DOE, and DOD. Working with government representatives, contractors, and project teams, the Construction Manager monitors scope, schedule, budget, and quality from construction inception through closeout. The position combines office and project-site responsibilities and requires periodic travel throughout Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska, with occasional travel elsewhere in the United States. Travel typically consists of day trips or one-night stays, with occasional longer stays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management.
At least 10 years of construction management experience with new construction and renovation projects ranging from $1 million to $10 million.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearances required by the applicable federal agencies and projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
Experience with electronic project management software.
Strong communication, documentation, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to meet the stated travel requirements and manage multiple project priorities.
OSHA 30-hour safety certificate or ability to obtain it promptly.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Primavera P6 or comparable scheduling software.
Experience with electronic project management software, preferably Kahua.
Knowledge of commercial office buildings, courthouses, or light industrial facilities.
Federal construction phase experience.
CCM certification.
Architectural or professional engineering licensure.

Responsibilities

Coordinate construction management activities with government Contracting Officers, Project Managers, Contracting Officer’s Representatives, and Subject Matter Experts, including claims, risk, and quality management.
Monitor contractor activities and inspect civil, structural, architectural, and MEP work for conformance with contract documents, codes, quality requirements, and safety standards.
Track scope, budget, and schedule; review baseline and monthly progress schedules and coordinate with scheduling specialists to identify concerns.
Lead and document weekly progress meetings and other site meetings; prepare weekly inspection reports and communicate project status and issues.
Track submittals and RFIs for timely review and approval, review contractor pay applications, and verify that responsible parties obtain and maintain required permits.
Observe required testing, review results, coordinate startup and inspection schedules, and track deficiencies through correction.
Identify potential changes to contract price or time; prepare modification scopes and independent Government estimates, analyze proposals, and support change order negotiations.
Coordinate closeout checklists, correction of defective work, and collection of operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, record drawings, and supporting documents.