Construction Project/Quality Manager (CBP)

LMI•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LMI is a digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact. This position supports a federal program management for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in several locations across San Diego, CA; Big Bend, TX; McAllen, TX; El Paso, TX; Del Rio, TX; Laredo, TX; Tuscon, AZ; Yuma, AZ; or El Centro, CA. The role involves assisting CBP in executing its infrastructure construction, maintenance, and repair program, which generally consists of the life cycle planning and execution of construction, maintenance, and repair along the borders of the United States. The construction project/quality manager shall have experience in project and construction management including planning, acquisition, execution, controlling and closing of projects. A background in design and/or construction management is required. The candidate shall have strong communication skills, a demonstrated ability to deliver “innovative solutions” and possess the skill of “creative problem solving”. This is a full-time, temporary position lasting approximately 18-24 months only.

Requirements

Experience in one or more of the following areas: Construction management, Infrastructure maintenance and or repair experience, Civil/site design experience
10+ years of relevant experience required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders.
Ability to effectively solve problems.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.
Experience in managing simultaneously, multiple projects with independent schedules and budgets
Ability to travel 25% of time
Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance use, and employment verifications
U.S. citizenship

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
Experience in managing similar construction projects in size and scope.
Professional Engineering (PE), Engineering Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT) or registered architect (AIA) is a plus.
Active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports the Government Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) on the site daily.
Responsible for site safety, permit compliance and coordination with other adjacent projects.
Monitoring Contractor performance, scheduling, effectiveness and quality control.
Manage inspection and office staff.
Responsible for record keeping, correspondence, compiling and delivering of required reports.
Chair various project meetings, record and distribute meeting minutes.
Reviews completed work of QA representatives/Con-reps for technical soundness, compliance to contract terms, adherence to schedules, and compliance to safety standards.
Review and approve daily inspection reports and payment quantities in accordance with requirements.
Prepare Change Orders for overruns, changed conditions and additional work for the COR as required.
Log and Coordinate with the designer to respond to Contractors submittals, RFI's and shop drawings
Ensure all work including design complies with CBP Tactical Infrastructure Design Standards.
Responsible for successful project execution including management of scope, schedule, budget, risk and contractor performance
Responsible for ensuring timely elevation of project issues to the COR for resolution
Identifies, evaluates, and mitigates risks, issues, and opportunities for construction efforts
Serves as the project expert and spokesperson for the project(s) with responsibility to present, explain, and defend program management issues and directions to higher-level official in CBP, DHS, and other government agencies and interested public groups
Collaborates with the other CBP projects, Business Management, key stakeholders, and other offices throughout the construction efforts
Supports project related outreach efforts as required