Onsite Construction Manager

Lindahl Reed•Juneau, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lindahl Reed is seeking an experienced Onsite Construction Manager to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)-led waterfront revitalization project for the homeporting of the icebreaker USCGC Storis in downtown Juneau, Alaska. This position is responsible for the day-to-day oversight, coordination, and administration of waterfront construction activities at a historically and operationally significant federal facility. The Construction Manager will serve as the primary on-ground representative ensuring contractor performance, schedule adherence, quality standards, and regulatory compliance throughout all phases of construction. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in federal waterfront construction, a thorough understanding of construction management practices in coastal environments, and the ability to navigate complex multi-stakeholder federal project environments.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of construction management experience on federal or comparable large-scale construction projects
Demonstrated experience in waterfront, pier, or marine construction
Familiarity with federal construction contracting, including FAR/DFARS requirements, RFI and submittal review processes, and contract modification procedures
Experience working in remote, coastal, or challenging environmental conditions
Proficiency with construction scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and construction management platforms
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear, concise technical reports and correspondence
Must be able to obtain and maintain required government site access credentials

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
Experience with NOAA, USCG, or other federal agency waterfront or maritime facility construction projects
Knowledge of Alaska-specific construction practices, permitting requirements, and environmental considerations
Experience with design-build project delivery
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification

Responsibilities

Provide full-time, onsite construction management oversight for all waterfront construction activities associated with the NOAA-led USCGC Storis project in Juneau, Alaska
Monitor contractor performance against approved project schedules, budgets, and technical specifications
Review and evaluate contractor submittments, Requests for Information (RFIs), and change order proposals
Enforce contract requirements and ensure construction activities conform to applicable federal standards, UFC criteria, and design documents
Coordinate with the NOAA Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and other government stakeholders on project status, issues, and required actions
Maintain comprehensive daily construction reports, photographic documentation, and project records
Oversee contractor implementation of the Quality Control (QC) plan and conduct independent quality assurance reviews
Monitor and enforce Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and site safety requirements
Coordinate with geotechnical, structural, and specialty inspectors as required
Document and track non-conformances, deficiencies, and corrective actions to resolution
Monitor compliance with environmental permit requirements
Coordinate the inspection work of other Lindahl Reed employees assigned to the project as construction inspectors.
Review and analyze contractor baseline schedules and schedule updates for compliance and reasonableness
Identify and communicate schedule risks, float consumption, and potential delays to the project team
Support the evaluation and negotiation of contract modifications and change orders
Assist with project cost tracking and earned value analysis as required
Serve as the primary point of contact between the construction contractor, NOAA, USCG, and Lindahl Reed program management
Prepare and deliver regular written and verbal project status reports, including weekly reports, monthly progress reports, and issue logs
Facilitate coordination meetings and document action items and decisions
Support project closeout activities including punch list development, final inspections, and contract closeout documentation