Construction Manager

Description

GoldenWolf is seeking a Construction Manager (CM), on site at the Dept of Energy Forrestal building in Washington DC.  The Construction Manager (CM) will provide technical services for the client to satisfy the construction project objectives of the DOE Substructure Waterproofing Repair, James V Forrestal Building. Qualified candidates will be expected to provide full-time infield support and oversight to the General Services Administration (GSA) Project Manager to advance the project to completion and shall maintain the expertise, capability, and resources to respond to Government requirements to manage the construction. The selected candidate will assist the GSA Contracting Officer , and Project Manager (PM) in monitoring the construction contractor’s work effort for compliance with project contract requirements and provide support to the construction inspectors.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conducts and carries out portions of daily inspections of site work and building construction work.
• Documents discrepancies, code violations, improper materials, or techniques in the application of materials, substandard or poor-quality workmanship.
• Monitors schedules on various aspects of ongoing daily activities to identify and mitigate project slippage and coordinate project phasing.
• Reviews contractor's submittals and RFIs; maintains accurate and complete job files including as-built drawings and specifications; identifies progress delays and recommends appropriate corrective measures to the GSA PM toward mitigating delays and maintaining the progress schedule.
• Conducts or attends weekly project meetings to monitor project status, schedule, discuss problems, and resolve issues; accordingly, documents all correspondence per PM guidance.
• Reviews the testing/inspections reports submitted by the Contractor and provides approval/disapproval recommendations to the GSA PM.
• Keeps thorough records of all construction-related matters to assist GSA in conflict resolution.
• Revises contractor proposed utility services and/or traffic interruptions plans and provides report to GSA PM.
• Maintains an inventory of materials, supplies and equipment and monitors the quantity of materials used in the contract administration and conduct of the project.
• Assists in the documentation of the administration of construction contract changes (issues proposal requests, prepares cost estimates, reviews cost proposals, assists GSA in negotiations, prepares change order packages for the Contracting Office/GSA PM)
• Performs weekly Safety Inspection and prepares Safety Inspection Reports.
• Maintains list(s) of observed defects and omissions. Prepares inspection punch lists and coordinates resolutions of punch list items.
• Reviews contractor's submittals for technical compliance with contract requirements, ensuring installed work is consistent with approved submittals in order to make recommendations to the GSA PM for final approval of submittals and installed work.
• Reviews contractor requests for payment for accuracy and acceptability and then submits a written recommendation to the GSA PM for final approval authority on the payment.
• Prepares estimates for changes and reviewing contractor change quotations and cost breakdowns for proposed quantities of labor, equipment, and materials.
• Provides written feedback and recommendations to the GSA PM on all information reviewed, and work inspected.
• Maintains accurate and complete files relating to the CM services on the project that the Government may inspect at any time.
• Identifies progress delays and recommends appropriate corrective measures to the GSA PM toward mitigating delays and maintaining the progress schedule.
• Submits daily reports indicating work completed, work in progress with estimated completion dates, work scheduled and outstanding work.
• Observes work being completed by contractors and sub-contractors for proper installation and application of construction materials and report findings daily to GSA PM.
• Notes and documents daily conditions including environmental conditions that may impact construction safety and EPA compliance and reports findings to GSA PM.
• Reviews contractor’s cost breakdown and all submittals on contractor’s proposed equipment and materials; reviews contractor’s submissions on cost breakdown and cost loading and make recommendations for approval or disapproval.
• Reviews samples of equipment and materials to be utilized for construction and provide analysis to GSA PM.
• Maintains marked-up sets of project plans and specifications for future as-built drawings.
• Compiles deficiency logs and follow up on correction.
• Coordinates inspections with utility companies or outside agencies as necessary.
• Coordinates special testing and commissioning work as required.
• Takes digital photos of construction progress throughout the duration of the project.
• Assists GSA PM with final inspection activity.
• Assists with contract close-out activities.

Requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Have extensive knowledge of construction administration to include roof repair and structural experience.
• Have hands-on experience managing construction projects on roofs and operating in confined areas with tight tolerances.
• Have experience working on design-build projects.
• Have extensive hands-on experience managing construction projects in federal facilities and secure work environments, commensurate with a minimum of 5 years work construction management experience in secure work environments and facilities.
• Experience with P100 and code compliance requirements.
• Degree in engineering, architecture or construction management is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of construction quality management experience is preferred.
• Have extensive experience working with GSA on GSA managed construction projects.
• OSHA 30-hour construction safety certification.
• Certified Construction Manager Professional Registrations are not required however highly desirable.
• Professional Registration is not required however experience with observing and
  inspecting construction work is preferred.
• Experience with Kahua and EASI systems is preferred.
• U.S. Citizen.
• National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) Clearance and HSPD-12 credentialing or the ability to obtain said clearance is required.

Job Type: 

Full-Time (40 hours per week) during normal business hours of 6:00 AM- 6:00 PM, with availability to work after normal duty hours, on nights from 6 PM to 6 AM and/or on weekends if/when required.

This position is located in Washington DC and job duties must be performed on site at the Department of Energy Forrestal building. 

Benefits(offered for full-time employees): 

• Paid Federal Observed Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits/employee paid supplemental benefits are offered
• 401K Retirement Savings / employer matching up to 5%
• Paid Time Off

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, gender identity or national origin.