Senior Construction Manager

Cherokee Federal•Washington, DC

4h•$150,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

CNDS is seeking an experienced Construction Manager, Architect to support planning, design, and construction execution for a project renovating the golf course and clubhouse at Joint Base Andrews (JBA). The position provides technical oversight, design review, and construction management support to the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) Project Management office at JBA. It supports government project managers and provides technical expertise to help ensure compliance with Department of Defense design standards, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and Air Force Civil Engineer requirements. The role requires experience supporting design and construction projects on DoD installations and coordinating with AFCEC, installation civil engineer staff, design teams, and construction contractors. This position provides installation engineering services and technical review and advisory support for AFCEC design and construction projects at JBA. The work includes supporting Military Construction (MILCON) and Facility Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (FSRM) program workloads, participating in virtual and on-site project meetings and inspections as required, and preparing reports, assessments, presentations, and project documentation. The estimated starting salary is $150,000–$170,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), among other possible benefits; benefits are subject to change.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, mechanical, or electrical), Construction Management, or Project Management, or be a Registered Architect.
At least 5 years of experience within the last 10 years performing facility and infrastructure military construction project management execution for the Air Force or DoD.
Experience supporting design review and construction oversight for projects on DoD installations.
Ability to review architectural plans, specifications, and construction documents.
Familiarity with DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and federal design standards.
Experience coordinating with architectural, engineering, and construction teams.
Strong coordination and communication skills with multidisciplinary teams.
Expertise using and applying computer software, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and Autodesk AutoCAD.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must successfully pass a federal background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain base access to Joint Base Andrews.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting AFCEC or other DoD facilities programs.
Design and construction experience with golf courses, clubhouse facilities, recreational facilities, hospitality spaces, or community support buildings.
Experience supporting renovation and modernization projects.
Knowledge of ADA compliance, life safety codes, and building systems integration.
Experience with building renovations and facility modernization.
Experience with interior layout and space planning.
Experience with recreational and hospitality facilities.
Experience with building envelope and exterior improvements.
Experience coordinating building systems and MEP integration.
Experience with accessibility and life safety compliance.
Experience working with DoD design and construction processes.
Knowledge of MILCON or non-MILCON project delivery.
Experience supporting government project managers during design and construction phases.
Familiarity with UFC, UFGS, and federal acquisition and construction processes.
Ability to work in collaborative, multi-agency environments.

Responsibilities

Provide responsive, flexible, full-spectrum installation engineering services.
Perform technical reviews and advisory or assistance work for AFCEC design and construction projects at JBA.
Prepare project status updates, assessments, evaluations, analyses, reports, presentations, and other products supporting assigned design-agent/construction-agent program workloads, including MILCON and FSRM services.
Review and prepare 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.
Provide technical review of design submittals at concept, 35%, 65%, 95%, and final design stages.
Evaluate compliance with DoD UFC, UFGS, Air Force design standards, and installation requirements.
Conduct constructability reviews and consider cost and schedule during design development.
Identify design risks, conflicts, and potential impacts to construction execution.
Coordinate comments among government stakeholders, design consultants, and installation personnel.
Support design charrettes, design review meetings, and stakeholder coordination meetings.
Provide construction management and oversight during project execution.
Review contractor submittals, RFIs, change orders, and schedules.
Monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance with contract documents.
Assist government personnel with site inspections, progress meetings, and project documentation.
Identify and communicate construction risks, schedule issues, and cost impacts.
Support commissioning, punch-list development, and project closeout.
Coordinate with AFCEC, the Base Civil Engineer (BCE), and installation leadership.
Assist in resolving technical issues among designers, contractors, and government representatives.
Support preparation of briefings, reports, and technical documentation.
Provide input for risk management, cost control, and project schedule management.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.