Construction Support Construction Manager

Construction Support Construction ManagerDepartment: HireMilitary JobsEmployment Type: PermanentLocation: CA - China Lake Compensation: $120,000 - $125,000 / yearDescriptionWe are recruiting a Construction Support Construction Manager in China Lake, CA on behalf of our client, a defense contractor to perform oversite duties for individual construction projects. Projects assigned will vary in type and magnitude including new construction and renovation projects and related work. Project types may range from office and shop buildings, airfield expansions, utility installations, industrial facilities, and research facilities, etc. Project construction budgets will be in the $5M to $400M range. NAWS China Lake provides and maintains land, facilities, and other assets that support the Navy''s research, development, acquisition, testing, and evaluation of cutting-edge weapons systems. It is located in the Western Mojave Desert region of California, approximately 150 miles north of Los Angeles. The closest city to the base is Ridgecrest, CA.Background checks will be performed.ResponsibilitiesReview contract drawings and specifications (including RFPs) for constructability and conformance to base operations constraints and existing field conditions.Participate in pre-award meetings.Coordinate and/or attend post-award contract meetings, such as post-award kickoff meetings (PAK), preconstruction conferences, informal or formal partnering meetings, schedule acceptance meetings, design review meetings, weekly progress meetings, and Facility Turnover Planning Meetings (NAVFAC Red Zone).Review contractor administrative submittals, such as schedules (both bar charts and networks); environmental protection plans; design and construction quality control plans: health and safety plans: and accident prevention plans, and coordinate review and recommend approval or rejection of technical '' Government-approved submittal such as shop drawings, product data, samples, design data, manufacturer''s instructions, test plans/reports, certificates, and O&M data in a timely manner.Visit construction sites to monitor progress and solicit input from the Engineering Technician/Quality Assurance (ET/QA) representatives, review CQC reports, and attend QC and progress meetings. Recommend necessary action to assure the contractor''s quality control program is operating effectively and in accordance with the contract requirements.Provide technical solutions to unforeseen problems that arise during the contract duration in coordination with the designer of record and construction contractor.Provide project status updates to senior Government personnel within the field office.Coordinate property record inventory documents. DD1354 Transfer and Acceptance of Military Real Property and Disposal of DoD Real PropertyComplete required items to assist in effectively closing out a contract, including tracking receipt and delivery of as-built drawings, O&M manuals /OMSI, and warranty documents for the Supported Command/facility manager or local Public Works Department. in accordance with NAVFAC BMS.Keep the Government sponsor advised as to the status of projects.Identify the need (and subsequent reason code) for a modification to scope, cost, and/or schedule based on collaboration with the construction contractor. Supported Command, designer of record, and/or other entities.Support the issuance of requests for proposals by determining the needed change and writing the scope of work.Ensure funds are reserved for the modification.Develop or coordinate the preparation of an independent government estimate (IGE), if the requirement exceeds the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.Prepare or coordinate the preparation of sketches and drawings in support of negotiations and issuance of the modification.Provide technical support for claims/disputes/terminations processing, negotiation, and resolution.Review and recommend approval of contractors'' requests for payments and subsequent invoices.Provide recommendations for retainage and/or withholding on contractors'' payment requests/invoices, as required.Monitor and document the contractor''s technical compliance with contractual requirements, and progress relative to their accepted progress schedule and the contract completion date.Review construction contractor quarterly reports to the Contracting Officer documenting the contractor''s progress and identifying any problems/issues with the contractor''s performance and recommending possible notice or action to be taken by the Contracting Officer.Note any significant quality and performance failures in a report to the Contracting OfficerDocument and report any known or perceived vulnerability to fraud associated with contract performance.Maintain a contract file to support the completion of requirements under FAR 4 and DFARS Review Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) QualificationsEngineering, Architectural, Construction Management or Engineering Technology Degree AND 7+ years of experience as a Construction Manager, Project Manager, or Project/Field Engineer on commercial/industrial type facilities contracts. 15+ years of experience as a Construction Manager, Project Manager, or Project/Field Engineer on commercial/industrial type facilities contracts in lieu of a degree. Desired Certifications/Experience Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) / Registered Architect (RA).Certification as a PMP with the Project Management Institute (PMI) or CCM with the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) is highly desirable.Experience working on NAVFAC or ACOE projects or for NAYFAC or ACOE.Benefits & CompensationThe annual starting salary is $120,000-$125,000.Benefits include holidays, 15 days PTO, medical, dental & vision insurance. Life insurance and short/long term disability and professional development.

Created: 2025-10-04