Construction Manager

AFG•El Paso, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

AFG Group, Inc. is hiring a Construction Manager to provide construction management support for multiple improvements at existing land ports of entry. The role involves coordinating field activities, documenting progress, and supporting GSA project managers. The employee works alongside GSA staff while remaining employed and supervised by AFG; GSA personnel retain inherently governmental decisions and authority. The position is based at a designated GSA office and involves travel to assigned project sites in Texas and New Mexico. Field activities must be coordinated around ongoing facility operations, with occasional evening or weekend work. The role includes office and computer work, document review, meetings, and communication, as well as site visits to active land ports of entry and construction sites. Site visits may involve walking and standing on uneven surfaces, outdoor weather, construction noise and dust, active commercial vehicle operations, stairs, and restricted inspection areas. Applicable safety, access, vehicle, and PPE procedures must be followed. Qualified 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. AFG Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Demonstrated construction management experience on occupied-facility renovation or repair work.
Ability to read drawings and specifications, assess field progress, and communicate clear, factual observations and issues.
Working knowledge of interior renovations, painting, lighting, inspection-area improvements, netting, and minor building or security work.
Ability to coordinate multiple assignments, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively with government staff and facility users.
Availability to work from the designated GSA office, travel to assigned sites, and accommodate occasional evening or weekend work.
Ability to comply with security, access, and operating procedures at active federal facilities.
U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency and ability to meet client security requirements; positions requiring security clearance are open to U.S. citizens only.

Nice To Haves

Relevant degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent directly relevant experience.
Prior GSA, federal facility, FMCSA, or land port of entry experience; familiarity with occupied operational facilities.
Proficiency with spreadsheets, project documentation, schedules, estimates, and common construction management software.
Relevant professional credentials such as CCM or PMP are desirable.

Responsibilities

Visit assigned projects; observe work progress, document field conditions, and report apparent quality, safety, schedule, or operational concerns to GSA.
Develop clear construction scopes of work and assist GSA with procurement, including technical requirements, responses to technical questions, proposal and pricing reviews, and procurement coordination as directed.
Review submittals, RFIs, changes, punch lists, and closeout records as assigned.
Prepare Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), perform quantity measurements, develop scopes of work, and assess construction progress; coordinate technical input with the GSA PM.
Coordinate with contractors, facility users, and GSA staff to reduce disruption to active commercial inspection operations.
Identify technical questions requiring engineering or specialty review and refer them to the GSA PM and appropriate experts.
Coordinate field activities around ongoing facility operations, including occasional evening or weekend work.
Follow applicable site safety, vehicle, and access procedures.