Construction Manager

Parsons•Dc, WA

19d

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Construction Manager to support a major program and construction management team serving a Department of War customer in the National Capital Region. Parsons anticipates providing Owner’s Agent Construction Management Services (CMa), including program and construction management, risk management, scheduling, cost estimating, progress reporting, construction quality assurance, safety, and other supporting services. The Construction Manager provides on-site construction management, technical oversight, and coordination for federal construction, renovation, and infrastructure improvement projects. As part of the Government’s Owner’s Representative team, the role monitors contractor performance, project progress, quality, safety, schedules, and contract compliance. The position works with Government stakeholders, project managers, engineers, and contractors to identify challenges, recommend corrective actions, and support timely, cost-effective project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field; the degree requirement may be waived for candidates with at least 8 years of related experience.
At least 5 years of professional related experience in construction management, construction oversight, or engineering and construction project delivery.
At least 10 years of construction management experience.
Possess at least one of the following credentials: Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP), Professional Engineer (PE), or Registered Architect (RA).
Demonstrated experience overseeing construction activities, contractor performance, quality assurance, safety, and schedule compliance.
Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, contract administration, construction drawings, specifications, and applicable building codes.
Experience reviewing contractor schedules, RFIs, submittals, contract modifications, and construction progress documentation.
Familiarity with Primavera P6, construction estimating software, and project management information systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and technical writing skills.
Ability to coordinate effectively with Government stakeholders, contractors, and multidisciplinary construction management teams.
Knowledge of construction safety requirements, including EM 385-1-1 and OSHA standards.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to satisfy applicable federal background investigation requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), or similar federal construction and facilities programs.
Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management (CQM) certification.
Experience supporting Military Construction (MILCON), large-scale federal construction, renovation, or infrastructure modernization programs.
Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and applicable federal construction standards.
Experience with Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, and other federal construction delivery methods.
Experience managing construction activities within secure, occupied, or mission-critical Government installations.
Familiarity with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, USACE RMS, NAVFAC eCMS, Kahua, Procore, or comparable construction management systems.
Experience supporting construction claims evaluations, change management, and contract negotiations.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification or equivalent construction safety training.
Experience working within multidisciplinary Owner’s Representative or Construction Management Agent (CMa) teams.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day construction management and field oversight for assigned federal construction, renovation, and infrastructure improvement projects.
Monitor contractor performance, construction activities, schedules, quality, safety, and compliance with approved plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
Coordinate with Government representatives, project managers, engineers, quality assurance personnel, and construction contractors to facilitate project execution.
Conduct site visits, construction progress reviews, and field assessments to identify potential issues, risks, and corrective actions.
Review construction schedules, daily reports, Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and other project documentation to monitor progress and identify potential impacts.
Support evaluation of contract modifications, change orders, and Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs), including associated cost and schedule impacts.
Assist in developing scopes of work, technical assessments, and recommendations to support Government contract administration and decision-making.
Monitor construction progress, work-in-place, project milestones, and key performance indicators; prepare status reports and briefings.
Coordinate construction activities to minimize disruptions to ongoing facility operations and ensure compliance with applicable safety and security requirements.
Support inspections, testing, commissioning, punch-list resolution, and project closeout activities.
Identify construction deficiencies, schedule delays, and potential cost overruns; recommend mitigation strategies and corrective actions.
Promote consistent application of construction management processes, quality standards, and safety practices across assigned projects.