Construction Manager job in United States El Paso

Discipline IT and Telecoms

Job skills Electrical, Construction Management and Commissioning

Type Contract

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Job Title
We currently seek a high caliber Construction Manager for a long-term basis within our client’s team of experienced professionals. Based in El Paso, TX.

Job Overview:
The GSA, on behalf of the Department of Air Force, intends to design and install EVSE, primarily dual port chargers, and associated infrastructure at three (3) DAF Air Force Bases / Fields as part of design build separate contracts.

This contract primarily consists of reviewing the design-builder’s submittals and observing and documenting their work progress. The construction manager (CM) shall be working in collaboration with the entire Project Delivery Team, including but not limited to the Department of Air Force, General Service Administration, and design-build contractor.

The CM shall understand and fully comply with the principles of Federal contracting, including contract administration in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the General Services Administration Acquisition Manual (GSAM), and the Public Buildings Services acquisition policy.

The CM shall follow the Construction Management Association of America's (CMAA) - Construction Management Standards of Practice.

The CM shall establish and maintain communication and professional relationships with GSA, DAF, and all Project Delivery Team members throughout all project stages.

The CM shall be located locally and travel, in addition to a rental car, will not be allowed.

Job Responsibilities:
Design Phase Tasks

Attend A/E design meetings as necessary and preparing meeting minutes.
Verify design submissions for constructability and the comply with the design-build contract (four submittals of drawings, specifications, etc.).
Review and comment on the project's construction work sequence plan, emphasizing constructability and logistics issues.

Construction/Closeout Phase Tasks:

Organize project file and folder structure.
Schedule and conduct weekly progress meetings and provide written minutes of meetings.
Review the design-builder's progress schedule.
Review Design-Builder's submittals and/or shop drawings.
Assist in the development of change orders. Immediately notify the PM of any potential problem, claim, or change order.
Monitor the design-builder's progress; prepare daily reports; draft construction and/or safety deficiencies notices.
Review Design-Builder's payment breakdown for acceptability.
Schedule and coordinate Pre-Construction Conference
Use GSA’s Kahua Project Management Software to upload and track submittals and workflows.
Maintain Integrated Master Schedule and review CPM schedule.
Maintain project records using applicable GSA forms, electronic tools, and standard procedures.
Maintain submittal log for all construction submissions.
Track and maintain defects, errors, and omissions in the work.
Maintain Request for Information (RFI) log and monitor the RFI process.
Assist with researching claims and disputes at the contracting officer level.
Attend weekly progress meetings with the project delivery team.
Review the construction progress report to confirm the construction contractor's payment requests.
Prepare independent cost estimates and assist with preparing change order packages review for change requests and/or substitutions.
Maintain running account of funds designated as the construction contingency allowance.
Monitor and inspect the design-builder's compliance with current safety regulations, standards, and project safety plan.
Maintain site records on the design-builder's compliance with labor standards requirements of the construction contract(s), which may include Davis Bacon.
Participate and support in Commissioning.
Schedule, coordinate, and perform periodic field inspections of all work.
Ensure that the Design-Builder maintains a marked-up set of as-built drawings.
Conduct a pre-final walk-through with GSA and DAF to determine substantial completion.
Assist in conducting follow-up inspections to administer the resolution of outstanding punch list items.
Assist in preparing for system training, inventory, testing, and inspection operations.
Review the final as-built drawings and specifications.
Review and comment on the CxA re-commissioning manual, preliminary commissioning record, and preliminary systems manual.
Summarize total project costs in a final report, listing all change orders and identifying any unresolved issues that may provide cost impacts.
Prepare post-construction/project closeout documentation.
Assist the design-builder and DAF with establishing a turnover plan.

Performance
Performance measures for satisfactory completion of the job shall be measured by:

Achieve the best quality, value, and life cycle cost (LCC) while controlling schedule and budget.
Measures taken by the CMa to anticipate problems and delays to minimize or eliminate their adverse impact to the project schedule, budget, and approved design.
Take initiative and act promptly to resolve conflicts, mitigate circumstances that could lead to claims, and keep GSA advised of any potential disputes and project delays.
Exercise due diligence to ensure that the project meets applicable requirements, codes (IBC, NEC, NFPA, etc.), regulations, standards, and the project construction documents.

Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor's with seven (7) years of experience or an associate degree with ten (10) years of experience in engineering, architecture, or construction management from an accredited university.
Proven work experience in construction management, electrical, and civil engineering construction is required.
Experience in EV charging station installation is a plus.
Experience working on Federal projects is a plus.

***Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

Employment Type: 3 Mo C-H
Location of Position: 1.5 hr drive from El Paso or 15-minute drive from Alamogordo. Drive time to the base is paid.
Location Type: Design phase has a potential to be remote. The construction and closeout phase are required to be onsite and in person.
Pay range: $50/hr. - $56/hr.
Special Notes: Government work requires US Citizenship. A rental car is provided.
Work Hours: 7 am – 4 pm or 8 am – 5 pm to start M-F with a potential to change to a 9/80 or 4 x 10 work schedule once the construction phase starts.

Employee's will go through 3 stages of employment:

Design Phase: November 2023 – February 2024
(roughly 4 months) Part-Time, Up to 24 hours a week

Construction Phase: March 2024 – August 2024
(roughly 6 months) Full Time 40 hours a week

Closeout Phase: September 2024 – October 2024
(roughly 2 months) Full Time 40 hours a week

To apply for this opportunity, please contact Ethan Young; email: Ethan.Young@TRSStaffing.com

“We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.”

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.