Construction Manager Non - Degree

Chenega Corporation•Reisterstown, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Manager Non-Degree will provide construction engineering and project management labor support to various locations within the NAVFAC Washington Area of Responsibility, performing various tasks/services. Chenega Architecture Design Solutions (CADS) is an Alaskan Native Small Disadvantaged Business, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chenega Corporation. We solve complex challenges with dedication and excellence—keeping clients and stakeholders informed at every step. Our professionals have been serving clients for more than three decades. We make our clients’ priorities our own so that we can develop consistent, long-term partnerships with all of our customers. Fulfilling our commitments to our clients and projects is the backbone of those relationships, and our ability to be agile and flexible is a big part of our success.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
15+ years’ experience as a Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, or a Project Manager
Thorough knowledge of construction practices and methods, as well as construction management.
Secret clearance required
Ability to review technical engineering specifications and statements of work covering complex and diverse engineering designs or changes.
In-depth knowledge of the various types of construction contracts, project delivery methods, and regulations governing Federal contract administration.
Able and willing to travel on construction jobsites (approximately 20% of the time).
Able to communicate (both orally and in writing) effectively to all leadership levels.
Knowledge and experience with applicable Codes and Industry Standards.
Knowledge of EM 385-1-1, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Safety and Health Requirements Manual.
Ability to prepare cost estimates and assist in negotiations of change orders when requested.
Knowledge of computer operations and software applications such as MS Office, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

Review pre-final contract drawings and specifications (including technical RFPs) with respect to constructability and compatibility with actual field conditions.
Develop and execute projects with both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery methods.
Assist in coordinating mandatory post-award contract meetings, such as post-award kickoff meetings (as applicable), preconstruction conferences, (informal or formal) partnering meetings, schedule acceptance meetings, design review meetings (as applicable), coordination and mutual understanding meetings, LEED coordination meetings (as applicable), facility turnover planning meetings (NAVFAC Red Zone), and final inspections.
Assist and recommend acceptance/rejection of contractor administrative submittals such as schedules (both bar charts and networks), environmental protection plan, design, and construction quality control plan, health and safety plan, accident prevention plan; and coordinate review and approval 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.
Assist in managing the contractor Requests for Information (RFIs) and ensuring timely responses.
Ensuring effective communication and coordination between the project manager, design manager, contract specialist, contractor, project technical team, client, and others as appropriate.
Responsible for driving the design-build project, including design acceptance, which lies primarily with the CM.
Assist in monitoring available project budget and time constraints, including relevant cost and schedule growth metrics, and initiating appropriate planning and corrective action as necessary to ensure funding thresholds and impacts to operational needs are not exceeded.
Routinely visiting construction sites to monitor progress and soliciting daily input from the Engineering Technician/Quality Assurance (ET/QA) representatives and CQC reports; and attending QC meetings, including preparatory meetings involving critical work activities.
Take necessary action to ensure that the contractor's quality control program is provided in accordance with the contract requirements and that the three phases of quality control are being utilized.
Provide project status updates to senior personnel within the field office or the Supported Command.
Assist the Project Manager in the management of Post Construction Award Services (PCAS).
Assist in coordinating the delivery, acceptance, inspection, and installation of the Government-furnished equipment.
Assist in coordinating the installation of collateral equipment and connection of phone, data, other communication systems, and utility services.
Assist in preparing property record inventory documents, DD 1354 Transfer and Acceptance of Military Real Property, in accordance with NAVFAC Business Management System (BMS) and in coordination with IPT Project Managers and Installation Real Property Accountable Officer (RPAO)
Assist in identifying the need for a modification to the scope, cost, and/or schedule based on collaboration with supported Command, designer, and/or other entities.
Assist in the issuance of the contractor's request for proposal.
Assist in ensuring funds are reserved for the modification.
Prepare independent government estimates (IGEs) when needed.
Assist in preparing or coordinating the preparation of sketches and drawings in support of negotiations and issuance of the modification. Contractor does not have the authority to negotiate/bind the Government to a contract
Other duties as assigned