Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa)

Location:Window Rock Arizona (onsite)
Position Type: Project-based; part-time and/or full-time hours may vary based on construction activity
Period of Performance:Approximately 400 calendar days from Notice to Proceed; may be extended if the project schedule changes
Compensation: Competitive compensation. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors including but not limited to location skill sets experience and training security clearances licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs.
Total Compensation:Base compensation plus PSI benefits and applicable project-specific compensation offerings.

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Position Overview:

Project Solutions Inc. is seeking a Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa) to provide onsite construction management inspection and advisory support for the construction of an approximately 3300-square-foot modular facility for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Navajo Nation land in Window Rock Arizona. The CMa will support the U.S. General Services Administration Project Manager throughout acquisition design review construction commissioning and closeout activities.

This role serves in an advisory capacity and provides recommendations to the Government. The CMa does not make final decisions or approvals on behalf of the federal government and does not assume the design responsibilities of the architect-engineer or the means and methods responsibilities of the construction contractor.

Contingent Position: This role is contingent upon award and funding of the associated project. Employment is not guaranteed and will proceed only if the contract is awarded and the position is authorized.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide onsite construction management and daily inspection coverage during construction activities with hours varying according to the authorized level of effort and project schedule.
• Coordinate work schedules meetings documentation and communications with GSA the tenant agency the design-build contractor architects/engineers and other project stakeholders.
• Review design and construction documents for constructability coordination code compliance materials compatibility tolerances sequencing schedule and budget considerations; prepare and track review comments.
• Monitor project schedules milestones phasing two-week look-aheads submittals testing commissioning and closeout activities; identify risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform and document construction inspections at required stages; track defects omissions punch-list items tests and contractor corrective actions.
• Maintain complete project records including daily progress reports meeting reviews logs marked as-built drawings shop drawings product data payment reviews labor-standard records and other required documentation in GSA Kahua.
• Review contractor payment applications schedules of values delivered and installed materials and percent-complete information; provide recommendations to the GSA Project Manager/COR.
• Prepare or review cost estimates technical analyses proposed change-order scopes quantity takeoffs unit costs and contractor pricing; document variances and recommendations.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved safety health quality-control indoor-air-quality security permitting and facility-access requirements; promptly report noncompliance incidents and hazards.
• Support commissioning and project closeout including final inspection punch-list completion as-built records warranties manuals training final reports and acceptance recommendations.
  

Qualifications Required - Education Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in construction management construction inspection and government construction policies and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of construction administration including mechanical electrical plumbing site work and coordination across building systems.
• Extensive experience reviewing contractor shop drawings product data submittals design documents and construction schedules.
• Experience with PBS Interim Core Building Standards applicable building codes quality requirements and construction safety practices.
• Experience supporting design-build construction projects of similar size and scope.
• Ability to prepare clear technical reports meeting documentation cost analyses inspection records and written recommendations.
• Ability to work onsite during authorized construction activities including variable part-time and/or full-time schedules within normal project work hours.
• Ability to satisfy and maintain federal security background-check credentialing and facility-access requirements including HSPD-12 requirements.
• Ability to communicate professionally and respond to project correspondence within required contractual timeframes.
  

Preferred Qualifications - Education Knowledge and Skills:

• Five or more years of construction quality management experience.
• Extensive experience working with GSA on GSA-managed construction projects.
• Experience with GSA Kahua document management federal payment-review processes labor-standards monitoring and federal project closeout.
• Recognized certification in the BIM software used for the project if assigned BIM compliance-review responsibilities.
• Relevant construction safety inspection commissioning or project management certifications.

What Does PSI Offer You

• Three medical plan options plus dental and vision insurance
• 24/7 access to telehealth services
• Health Savings Account options
• Company life insurance options for you and your family
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match
• An $800 monthly allowance to help cover PSI insurance premium costs
• Generous paid time off paid federal holidays and sick leave
• Professional development opportunities.