Construction Manager

Client: NAVFAC Pacific

Location: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam - Hawaii

Title: Construction Manager (CM)

Clearance: Ability to successfully clear background and security checks

Scope: The CM will perform independent support services to satisfy the operational objectives of the NAVFAC Officer in Charge of Construction (OICC), Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division (FEAD) Director, or the Resident Officers in Charge of Construction (ROICC). The CM will be assigned to support individual construction projects. Projects assigned will vary in type, complexity, and magnitude including structures and related work such as office and shop buildings, airfield expansions, utility installation, wharf repairs, industrial facilities, etc. Projects may be in the range of $5M to $400M .

Duties / Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

1. Furnish designated Government representatives with documentation indicating whether the construction conforms to the contract requirements.

2. Perform cost and price review on change order proposals to determine cost/price reasonableness highlighting any hidden or unnecessary costs. Provide input to the contract specialist or contracting officer for preparation of the pre-and post-negotiation documentation.

3. Administer technical aspects of construction contract modifications (prepare cost estimates, review cost proposals, assist contract specialist or contracting officer in negotiations, prepare modification packages for processing by contracting officer, including development of Government negotiating positions for proposed changes to the contract).

4. Schedule, conduct, and document regular progress meetings and other construction related project meetings with all interested parties to review project status, discuss problems, and assist in the resolution of issues.

5. Monitor the design and construction clarification process and, when appropriate, remind the designer and other parties involved of the need for timely actions.

6. Provide technical assistance in answering Requests for Information (RFI) from construction contractors.

7. Coordinate construction operations between contractors, station personnel, and other government agencies.

8. Monitor ongoing construction to review contractor progress and verify compliance with plans and specifications.

9. Review submittals and provide analysis/comments/recommendations to the Government Representative.

10. Provide Quality Assurance (QA) of the adequacy of the construction contractor’s quality control program.

11. Participate in all “Preconstruction Meetings”, “Post-Award Kickoff Meetings”, and "Partnering" activities during construction (workshops, meetings, etc.) as required. Attend quality control, preparatory and initial meetings and monitor three-phases of control checklists for accuracy and thoroughness.

12. Update construction project status reports and Construction Representative Reports (CRRs), including routine photo documentation of construction progress.

13. Maintain official working files in the electronic Construction Management System (eCMS) or other approved project specific Construction Management systems authorized for the project.

14. Report and document instances of non-compliance with quality control and safety requirements.

15. Monitor and document construction surveying, materials, and system testing conducted by the construction contractor.

16. Provide review/analysis and notes/comments/recommendations about the daily construction quality control, safety, and production reports.

17. Coordinate with Government representatives and appropriate construction contractor personnel before conducting required inspections and meetings.

18. Participate in final acceptance and testing of major building systems.

19. Maintain proper construction contract document files according to NAVFAC standards.

20. Coordinate the closeout process including punch list preparation and completion, testing and start-up of major systems, training, final acceptance, contractor evaluation and final payment.

Qualifications and Education:

• Five (5) years of recent experience as a Construction Manager, Project Manager, Project Controls Manager, or Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative on Department of Navy or other Department of Defense Construction Projects that are similar in size and complexity (valued over $4M consisting of multiple trades).
• Possess a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in engineering, architecture, building construction, construction science, construction management, or a Bachelor of Arts in a business-related field. Other Bachelor of Arts degrees are not acceptable. Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet the education requirements. Foreign degrees equivalent to the ABET Bachelor of Science degree above, that have been awarded reciprocity in the US are acceptable to meet the education requirements. Licensed/Certified Engineers in Training (EIT) Engineers or those Engineers who have passed the Fundamentals-in-Engineering exam in the US are exempt from education requirements. Registered architects in the US are exempt from education requirements. Registered/licensed Professional Foreign Engineers/Architects are exempt from education requirements.
• Registration or Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) is desirable but not required.
• Current certification of successful completion of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)/Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Construction Quality Management for Contractors course. This course may be completed within 45 calendar days of task order award. The certificate is valid for 5 years. If the individual’s certificate expires during the period of performance of a Task Order, the individual must retake the course to remain current.
• Knowledge or training in Primavera scheduling software and/or other construction scheduling software packages including logic networking, critical path method of scheduling, and cost loaded schedules is desirable.
• Knowledge of the three-phases of control and Construction Quality Management process is required.
• Sound understanding of construction concepts, principles and practices applicable to multi-disciplined engineering projects and the design, layout, and supervision of construction operation.
• Thorough knowledge of construction practices and methods and construction management skills.
• Have demonstrated experience in the use and application of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc), Primavera, CostWorks, and Success Estimator, etc. Have the ability to adapt to new software such as eCMS may also be necessary.

Other Requirements:

• Provide satisfactory proof of U.S. citizenship. (U.S. or naturalized). Task orders may allow waiver of this requirement should projects allow in certain regions.
• The Contractor shall obtain all required corporate and personnel Security Clearances prior to commencement of work. The Contractor shall ensure that a list of all personnel with Security Clearances is maintained and current, including clearances that are pending. Each task order shall establish necessary base/building access requirements.

Note: Candidacy is subject to client approval, and successful clearing of background and security checks.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• JBPHH, HI 96860: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• NAVFAC/DoD Construction/Project Management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Primavera/construction scheduling software: 3 years (Preferred)
• Construction estimating software (CostWorks): 3 years (Preferred)
• Construction practices/methods: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• USACE/NAVFAC CQMC course (Preferred)

Work Location: One location