CLEARED - Military Construction Methods Specialist

The Squires Group • Washington, DC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our client is an award winning global integrator supporting a major branch of our Armed Forces. They have a need for a MILCON Alternative Construction Methods Specialist where you will serve as a key advisor and technical resource, advancing innovative and non-traditional construction delivery and acquisition strategies to accelerate infrastructure delivery, improve cost efficiency, enhance mission readiness, and support capital program development and execution while ensuring compliance with applicable policies, standards, and mission requirements. This opportunity is hybrid in the Washington D.C. area.
Per our Federal Government Contract, candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 4 years in federal construction or acquisition programs, with at least 3 years in alternative delivery methods (progressive design-build, OTAs, etc).
• Experience with innovative facility and infrastructure design and construction methodologies, including at a minimum progressive design-build (PDB).
• Expertise in Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) mechanisms, including in-depth experience acquiring innovative technologies and solutions through both processes and a firm understanding of governing authorities.
• Experience working with nontraditional defense contractors, small businesses, and research institutions, understanding conditions required for participation (e.g., cost-sharing requirements).
• Experience coordinating and executing MILCON projects and programmatic criteria in compliance with DoD policy and standards.
• Strong understanding of design-build principles and collaborative project delivery.
• Skill in developing tailored acquisition, contracting, and negotiation strategies leveraging OTAs and CSOs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and propose innovative solutions.

Nice To Haves

• DBIA (Design-Build Institute of America) Certification
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• FAC-C or DAWIA Level II/III in Contracting

Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory & Innovation
• Provide expert guidance on alternative construction methods, including progressive design-build and OTAs.
• Develop and implement strategies to integrate innovative delivery models into large-scale infrastructure and capital construction programs.
• Advise on acquisition approaches leveraging OTAs and CSOs to rapidly deliver innovative technologies and solutions.
• Policy & Process Improvement
• Assist in drafting policy updates, guidance documents, and best practices for innovative construction delivery.
• Monitor emerging trends and technologies in construction and acquisition to recommend improvements to current MILCON and infrastructure investments.
• Capital Program Development & Execution
• Support planning, procurement, and execution of projects using alternative acquisition authorities and delivery models.
• Develop tailored acquisition, contracting, and negotiation strategies that leverage flexibility to meet mission and operational needs rapidly.
• Collaborate with contracting, legal, and program management teams to ensure compliance while maximizing flexibility and speed.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal stakeholders in the development, implementation, and execution of capital construction projects and programmatic criteria (e.g., design guides and policy standards for facility design and construction) in accordance with applicable policies, design standards, safety codes, budgets, and long-range planning submissions.
• Perform MILCON program analysis and generate trend, compliance, and requirements presentation materials and reports.
• Draft, coordinate, validate, review, analyze, and submit completed packages for action, and implement business redirection and change management actions to enhance planning processes and programs.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Training
• Coordinate with organizational units, industry partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities for progressive design-build and alternative transaction utilization.
• Engage nontraditional contractors, small businesses, and research institutions, ensuring compliance with participation and cost-sharing requirements.
• Lead workshops and training sessions to build organizational capability in alternative construction methods and innovative acquisition strategies.

Benefits

• Benefits vary by compensation type and may include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and additional optional benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees