Construction Manager

BB&E•Philadelphia, PA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

BB&E is currently looking for a Construction Manager to Support BB&E’s A&AS contract, assisting NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic, supporting facilities design and construction projects on-site at PNYA, Philadelphia, PA.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a NACI/CAC is required
Sound understanding of the overall supervision of construction operations
Sound understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to construction
Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Software: Proficiency using MS Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines autonomously
Experience: A minimum of 7 years’ experience as a Construction Manager, Project Manager, Field Engineer or Quality Control Manager (QCM) on commercial/industrial type facilities, utility, or waterfront-related contracts valued over $5M
Education: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Engineering Technology from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited college or university or an Architecture degree from a National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited university
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, navigate across uneven ground that is common at construction sites and climb for extended periods as well as when traveling to and from job sites
Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds regularly
Must be able to work both indoor/outdoor (with exposure to the elements)
Must be able to work in confined spaces and under varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, rain, wind, dust, and noise
Must be able to wear and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, fall protection safety vests and high-visibility reflective safety vests
Must have sufficient visual and auditory acuity to perform tasks safely and effectively, including reading instruments, recognizing hazards, and communicating on active construction sites
Must be able to drive company or personal vehicles to and from field locations, sometimes multiple times per day, and may be required to work variable shifts depending on project needs

Nice To Haves

Certification: Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) / Registered Architect (RA) is highly desirable, but not required

Responsibilities

Tactfully and professionally communicate (orally and in writing) NAVFAC requirements and positions and engage at multiple levels of authority to obtain decisive action from all affected parties, including the Construction Contractor (Contractor), Supported Commands, and other Agencies; must understand that their recommendations will be strongly considered in forming the basis for final action by field office leadership
Review pre-final contract drawings and specifications (including technical RFPs) with respect to constructability and compatibility with actual field conditions
Participate in pre-award contract meetings, such as Functional Analysis Concept Development (FACDs) meetings and constructability reviews
Coordinate post-award contract meetings, such as post-award kickoff meetings (as applicable), preconstruction conferences, (informal or formal) partnering meetings, schedule acceptance meeting, design review meetings (as applicable), LEED coordination meetings (as applicable), Facility Turnover Planning Meetings (NAVFAC Red Zone), and final inspections
Review contractor administrative submittals, such as: schedules (both bar charts and networks); environmental protection plan; design (as applicable) and construction quality control (QC) plan; health and safety plan; and accident prevention plan, and coordinate review and recommend approval or rejection of technical "Government-approved" submittals, such as shop drawings, product data, samples, design data, manufacturer's instructions, test plans/reports, certificates, and O&M data in a timely manner
Visit construction sites to monitor progress and solicit input from the Engineering Technician/Quality Assurance (ET/QA) representatives, review CQC reports and attend QC meetings; recommend necessary action to ensure contractor's QC program is provided in accordance with the contract requirements and that the three phases of quality control are being followed
Based on technical knowledge and coordination with designer and construction contractor, provide technical solutions to unforeseen problems during construction; may include independently reviewing field changes that have no impact on the function of the facility or scope, cost, or schedule of the contract
Provide project status updates to senior Government personnel within the field office
Prepare property record inventory documents for Government Project Manager, DD1354 Transfer and Acceptance of Military Real Property and Disposal of DoN Real Property, in accordance with NAVFAC Business Management System (BMS) and in coordination with Project Managers and Installation Real Property Accountable Officer (RPAO)
Complete required items to assist in effectively closing out a contract, including tracking receipt and delivery of as-built drawings, O&M manuals/eOMSI and warranty documents for the Supported Command/facility manager or local PWD, in accordance with NAVFAC BMS
Keep the Government sponsor advised as to the status of projects, but the responsibility to plan and carry out the assignment is accomplished independently

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages
Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
Discretionary bonus
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
Employer provided Life insurance
Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
Tuition reimbursement & professional development
Employee referral program
Employee discounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet insurance discount