Construction Manager

The CMCS will perform independent support services to satisfy the operational objectives of Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC) Australia.
Services rendered by the CMCS shall include all labor, material, and equipment necessary to complete the work described in the paragraphs below.
The CMCS shall be made available on site and for a full-time basis. The contractor shall provide the following:
Furnish their designated Government representatives with documentation indicating whether the construction conforms to the contract requirements.Perform cost and price review and provide input to the government on change order proposals to assist the Contracting Officer in determining 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.Administer technical aspects of construction contract modifications by providing recommendations to the contracting staff (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).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.Monitor the design and construction clarification process and, when appropriate, remind the designer and other parties involved of the need for timely actions.Provide technical assistance in answering Requests for Information (RFI) from construction contractors.Coordinate construction operations between contractors, station personnel, and other government agencies.Monitor ongoing construction to review contractor progress and verify compliance with plans and specifications.Review submittals and provide analysis/comments/recommendations to the Government Representative.Utilize eCMS or other approved project specific construction management system authorized for the project in the processing of submittals, RFIs, correspondence and reports.Provide Quality Assurance (QA) of the adequacy of the construction contractor's quality control program.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.Monitor compliance with environmental protection requirements and document all findings.Monitor projects for compliance with required inspections as identified in project's Building Approval permit.Follow NAVFAC Business Process Management System (BPMS), Kilo-Grams and associated Naval Engineering Training and Operating Procedures Standards (NETOPS) in the execution of required tasks.Conduct construction schedule review/analysis for compliance with contract terms and provide notes/comments/recommendations.Conduct safety plan and activity hazard analysis review for compliance with contract terms and provide notes/comments/recommendations.Update construction project status reports and Construction Representative Reports (CRRs), including routine photo documentation of construction progress.Generate daily inspection reports and document observations to correct inaccuracies reported by the contractor, if any.
The CMCS shall prepare quality assurance reports when conditions warrant.Review various administrative and technical submittals and provide comments/recommendations to the Government in writing.Provide meeting minutes for the Government when participating in design charrettes, preconstruction conferences, partnering sessions, preconstruction meetings, staff meetings, and quality control meetings.Provide written updates on project status, including project issues, costs, and schedule information to team members, senior management, and others as required.
Written updates shall be in the applicable database or document.Provide periodic updates on status of Australian Defence Estate's Hand-Over/Take-Over checklist.Draft for the signature of the Government representative, a Warranty and Acceptance Letter at the completion of the project.CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSE, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR OTHER EXPERTISE REQUIRED Five (5) years of recent experience within the last ten (10) years 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).Experience with projects constructing airfield parking aprons, aircraft hangars, aircraft maintenance warehouses, telecommunication facilities, and/or fuel storage facilities is desired.Possess a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in engineering, architecture, building construction, construction science, construction management, or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree 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.Experience or knowledge with Australian Defence, Northern Territory, Australian Standards and Handbooks, Codes, Authority Requirements, Legislation, and Regulation standards such as Defence Estate Quality Management System (DEQMS), National Construction Codes, Manual of Fire Protection Engineering, and local State or Territory authoritative requirements is desirable.Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insuranceVision insuranceSchedule:
8 hour shiftMonday to FridayEducation:
Bachelor Degree (Preferred)Experience:
Construction management: 5 years (Preferred)Work Location: In person


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