Senior Construction Manager

Cherokee Federal•San Antonio, TX

8d•$110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions (CNDS), part of Cherokee Federal, is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to support the Air Force Civil Engineering Center (AFCEC). The role provides technical review and advisory/assistance for AFCEC design and construction projects across the Air Force, including Military Construction (MILCON) and Facility Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization (FSRM) program workload. The position supports project execution through status updates, assessments, evaluations, analysis, reports, presentations, and management-level cost and schedule reviews. It also involves preparing and reviewing statements of work, cost estimates, submittals, and requests for information. The manager participates in virtual and on-site design, contract acquisition, and construction meetings, as well as on-site inspections as required. Travel may be required within and outside the continental United States. Other job-related duties may be assigned. The estimated starting salary range is $110,000 to $120,000, with pay commensurate with experience. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), along with other possible benefits; benefits are subject to change.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a closely related field.
At least 10 years of experience within the last 20 years managing execution of Air Force or Department of Defense facility and infrastructure military construction projects.
Knowledge of DoD design and construction policies and standards.
Working knowledge of military construction and renovation projects.
Strong understanding and working knowledge of AFCEC, USACE, or NAVFAC policies, processes, and procedures as a military Design and Construction Agent at the project level.
Familiarity with federal A/E design and construction.
Experience providing oversight of A/E design and construction.
Excellent critical-thinking, multitasking, oral communication, and written communication skills.
U.S. citizenship.
Valid U.S. passport.
Ability to travel as needed within and outside the continental United States.
Ability to use computer software including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and Autodesk AutoCAD 2013.
Ability to read and understand CAD drawings, old blueprints, and facility/project specifications.
Must successfully pass a federal background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.
Must pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.

Responsibilities

Provide responsive, flexible, full-spectrum installation engineering services.
Perform technical reviews and provide advisory and assistance services for AFCEC design and construction projects across the Air Force.
Prepare project status updates, assessments, evaluations, analyses, reports, presentations, and management-level project cost and schedule reviews for assigned DA/CA program workload involving MILCON and FSRM services.
Prepare and review statements of work, cost estimates, submittals, and requests for information.
Participate in virtual and on-site design, contract acquisition, and construction meetings, and conduct on-site inspections as required.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.