Construction Manager (Customer Representative)

ASR International is seeking a Construction Manager (CM) to join our team in supporting NAVFAC Pacific with construction management oversight for a variety of construction projects at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.

The CM will perform independent construction management support services for various projects that will vary in type, complexity, and magnitude including structures and related work such as office and shop buildings, airfield expansions, utility installation, wharf repairs, and industrial facilities with projects ranging from $5M to $400M+.

Basic outline of Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following Tasks/Services:

• Document whether the construction conforms to contract requirements.
• Perform cost and price review on change order proposals to determine cost/price reasonableness.
• Administer technical aspects of construction contract modifications, including preparing cost estimates, assisting government in negotiations, and preparing modification packages.
• Schedule, conduct, and document regular progress and construction related project meetings to review project status, discuss problems, and assist in the resolution of issues.
• Monitor the design and construction clarification process.
• Provide technical assistance in answering RFI's from construction contractors.
• Review submittals and provide analysis, comments, and recommendations.
• Coordinate construction operations between contractors, station personnel, and other agencies.
• Monitor construction and contractor progress to verify compliance with plans and specifications and environmental protection requirements.
• Provide Quality Assurance of the adequacy of the construction contractor’s QC program.
• Conduct safety plan and activity hazard analysis review for compliance with contract terms.
• Report and document instances of non-compliance with quality control and safety requirements.
• Participate in Preconstruction Meetings, Post-Award Kickoff Meetings, and Partnering activities during construction. Attend quality control, preparatory, and initial meetings and monitor three-phases of control checklists for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Maintain official working files in the electronic Construction Management System (eCMS) or other project specific CMS in the processing of submittals, RFIs, correspondence, and reports.
• Follow NAVFAC Business Process Management System (BPMS) and associated Naval Engineering Training and Operating Procedures Standards (NETOPS) in the execution of tasks.
• Conduct construction schedule review/analysis for compliance with contract terms and as built schedules are updated.
• Update construction project status reports and Construction Representative Reports (CRRs), including routine photo documentation of construction progress.
• Monitor and document construction surveying, materials, and system testing conducted by the construction contractor.
• 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.
• Provide review/analysis, comments, and recommendations on Contractor’s Requests for Payment.
• Participate in final acceptance and testing of major building systems.
• Review technical engineering specifications and statements of work covering diverse engineering designs or changes to the contract documents checking for accuracy and suitability to ensure conformance with building codes, military standards, guide specs., and contract specifications.
• Review construction contractor’s cost loaded schedule to evaluate Work-In-Place (WIP) projections and provide monthly updates to office leadership.
• Provide weekly reports of work completed to document field engineering support and quality assurance on each project assigned. 
• Daily inspection reports & document observations to correct inaccuracies reported by the contractor.
• Review 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, and quality control meetings.
• Provide written updates on project status, project issues, costs, and schedule information to team members, senior management, and other relevant project stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to obtain all required Security Clearances prior to commencement of work.
• 3 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. 
• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in engineering, architecture, building construction, construction science, construction management, or a Bachelor of Arts in a business-related field. 
• EIT's or Engineers who have passed the Fundamentals-in-Engineering exam in the US are exempt from education requirements.
• Knowledge of the three-phases of control and Construction Quality Management process.
• Understanding of construction concepts, principles and practices applicable to multi-disciplined engineering projects and the design, layout, and supervision of construction operation.
• Knowledge of construction practices and methods and construction management skills.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Primavera, CostWorks, and Success Estimator and the ability to adapt to new software such as eCMS.
• Knowledge or training in Primavera scheduling software or other construction scheduling software packages including logic networking, critical path method of scheduling, and cost loaded schedules is desirable
• Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQMC) certification course is preferred.
• Work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; climbing upon ladders; lifting/moving office files; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, reaching or similar activities. Walking will be required throughout the workplace facilities and at work sites

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

About ASR International

ASR provides world-wide Management and Technical Support Services to Government agencies and Fortune 500 customers. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Long Island, NY, ASR serves its clients with a full spectrum of complex professional and technical support services including Construction Management, Engineering, Logistics, Project Management and Quality Control across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, an excellent compensation package and comprehensive benefits package which include a flexible work schedule, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and Sick Days, Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision); and a 401(k) plan.

The salary range provided for this role is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. ASR considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job description. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position. Please note that your resume and candidacy may be subject to customer approval, acceptance and clearing of the required background check and successfully obtaining and maintaining any required security clearances, if any.

ASR is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment and promotion decisions at ASR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. ASR’s hiring and employment practices are not influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, ethnicity, physical or mental handicap / disability which is unrelated to job performance, sexual orientation or any other characteristic / classification protected by law. ASR encourages qualified women, minority, disabled, Vietnam Era Veteran, Special Disabled Veterans, Newly Separated Veterans, Protected Veterans, American Indians or Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander candidates to explore employment opportunities with ASR.