Construction Manager

The Construction Manager shall ensure that all construction is performed IAW the applicable statement of work and Government-approved construction documents; review shop drawings and product submittals in a timely and accurate manner; and perform and document daily inspections of construction sites and ensure the Government’s best interest is served.

Principal Accountabilities

(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract.)

• The Contractor shall track individual projects against construction and service contracts according to the priorities of the 386 ECES Engineering Flight Chief, coordinate installation access with other contractors, perform daily project visits, complete daily reports of each project and coordinate completion of installation work clearance requests (AF Forms 103).

• Ensures construction adheres to construction specifications.

• Reads, interprets, and deciphers all construction documents (schedules, specifications, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, etc. Provides technical assistance and interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment as required.

• Logs, references, distributes, and files all related correspondence, drawings, and documents.

• Plans, coordinates, and supervises on-site functions (scheduling, material control, and day-to-day direction of on-site administrative staff, when assigned).

• Ensures all project staff and subcontractors employed to execute engineering-construction tasks conform to applicable work rules and SOPs for security, safety, environmental controls, hazardous materials and underground utilities.

• Performs other qualified duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must have at a minimum, seven (7) years of construction field experience in all phases of Civil and Building Construction or a two (2) year associate’s degree in construction management or related field and five (5) years of field experience.

• Knowledge of cost controls, contractual and project management of international construction projects.

• Shall also be versed in the International Building Code (IBC), NFPA Fire Codes, British Standard (BS) Electrical Code, and the National Electric Code (NEC) in addition to general construction practices.

• Must be able to read, interpret, and decipher all construction documents (schedules, specifications, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and related documents); analyze procedures to identify deficiencies, review time/cost estimates, monitor project phasing and ensure adherence to approved safety standards, observe and inspect ongoing construction work, oversee construction record keeping activities, recommend payments to contractors, recommend change orders, review proposed change orders submitted by construction contractors, prepare and submit reports, and keep a daily log of all activities, weather conditions and work quantities.

• Must be familiar with Microsoft Project scheduling software.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent

WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS:

This position may be located in an environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be exposed to extreme and austere environment. Employees must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this austere, extreme environment. Employees must be willing and able to perform physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors. This includes being able to lift and carry 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time.