Construction Project/Quality Manager (CBP)

Logistics Management Institute•Yuma, AZ

19h•Onsite

About The Position

LMI is a digital solutions provider focused on accelerating government impact through innovation and speed, offering commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies. LMI seeks a construction management professional to support a federal program management for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in various locations including San Diego, CA; McAllen, TX; El Paso, TX; Del Rio, TX; Laredo, TX; Tuscon, AZ; Yuma, AZ; or El Centro, CA. This role involves assisting CBP in executing its infrastructure construction, maintenance, and repair program, which encompasses the life cycle planning and execution of such activities along U.S. borders. The ideal candidate will have experience in project and construction management, including planning, acquisition, execution, controlling, and closing projects, with a background in design and/or construction management. Strong communication skills, a demonstrated ability to deliver innovative solutions, and creative problem-solving abilities are essential. This is a full-time, temporary position expected to last approximately 18-24 months.

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.
Experience in managing similar construction projects in size and scope.
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.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Professional Engineering (PE), Engineering Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT) or registered architect (AIA).
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.