Construction Management Representative
About the role
Bodwé Group Companies is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, an investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We provide value by integrating expertise across the natural and built environment lifecycle—from pre-development and planning to design, procurement, construction, and operations. By integrating expertise across architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management, we deliver holistic, end-to-end solutions that drive efficiency and deliver distinctive outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Government's on-site Construction Management Representative throughout construction.
- Monitor contractor activities to verify compliance with contract documents, plans, specifications, and applicable building codes.
- Observe construction operations and document project progress.
- Identify potential construction deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
- Coverage of project documentation and contract administration support.
- Coordinate field activities between contractors, Government representatives, and Architect-Engineer (A/E) firms.
- Verify workmanship, materials, and installed systems meet contract requirements.
- Aid in commissioning activities and project closeout.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Civil, Architecture, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible construction management experience involving commercial, civil, utility, infrastructure, or Federal Government construction projects.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification or ability to obtain prior to start of contract.
Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of construction practices and techniques, e.g., proper applications of construction materials and methods of installation in the professional's area of expertise.
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Real ID or Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travel.
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
Skills
- Thorough understanding of Federal construction management practices.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards.
- Knowledge of applicable building codes and engineering principles.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Ability to evaluate contractor performance.
- Ability to review technical submittals.
- Ability to develop construction cost estimates.
- Ability to analyze contractor proposals.
- Ability to evaluate construction schedules.
- Ability to prepare technical reports.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple construction crews simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently in remote project locations.
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
$110,000 - $130,000 annually.
Schedule
Full-time, 40+ hours per week.
Working Environment
This position operates on an active construction site and involves oversight of construction activities. Candidate should be familiar with functioning in such an environment and aware of necessary considerations to ensure safety of themselves and others on the site. Any PPE necessary will be provided. Sites with active utilities, requiring strict adherence to safety standards. This role also requires periodic travel to project sites, including locations undergoing renovation or active construction. During site visits, the employee may be exposed to non-temperature-controlled environments, construction noise, dust, and other typical conditions found on job sites. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required during these visits, depending on site conditions. While on site visits, an individual in this role will be required to work atypical hours at the request of the client or role demands.
Physical Demands
- Sitting/Standing: Not sedentary role. Requires ability to be on feet moving around a construction site for most of the day interacting with contractors, contractor representatives, and inspecting construction work.
- Walking: Requires ability to move about outside in various geographic and building terrains to access a construction site.
- Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and ladder climbing to inspect all aspects of building construction to foundations, crawlspaces, and roofs.
- Using Hands/Fingers: Requires constant operation of technological office equipment such as laptop, mouse, keyboard, computer monitors, telephones, and scanners, copiers, and fax machines.
- Talking/Hearing: Requires constant communication with others in the organization to exchange information, review information, and make decisions about information.
- Seeing: Requires ability to see, view, and distinguish all aspects of construction to ensure quality control.
- Carrying/Lifting: Requires lifting up to 30 lbs to transport technological office equipment, safety equipment, and other needed construction items to and from various workspaces.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Native American Hiring Preference
Our Parent Company, Mno-Bmadsen, prefers to hire Pokagon citizens who are qualified and suitable for available positions. For purposes of this section, "qualified" means that the applicant meets the technical and experiential needs for employment; and "suitable" means that the candidate appears to be the best fit considering present circumstances and conditions. Targeted preference is in the following order: First, to qualified Pokagon Band citizens; second, to qualified spouses and qualified custodial parents; third, to other qualified Native Americans; and fourth, to all other qualified applicants. Any determinations as to the applicability of the Pokagon hiring preference are at the discretion of each Company President.
Home Office Connectivity Requirements
To ensure reliable collaboration, client service, and secure access to company systems, the Company requires minimum connectivity standards to be eligible or remain eligible to work in a hybrid or remote capacity. Employees working remotely must maintain broadband internet service capable of consistently supporting video conferencing, VPN connectivity, and cloud-based applications. Hybrid or remote work eligibility may be reassessed if connectivity standards are not met. This includes: Wired broadband service (cable, fiber, or DSL) with at least minimum 100 Mbps download / 20 Mbps upload. Some positions may require minimum 200-300 Mbps download / 25-35 Mbps upload speed. Cellular hotspot or fixed wireless cellular services (e.g., T-Mobile Home Internet) may not be used as a primary connection. The Company will comply with all local, state, and federal requirements as it relates to the reimbursement of home internet expenses. Eligibility for reimbursement of home internet expenses is defined in a separate policy.
Branch Federal Support Services Entity
Steelhead Engineering
FLSA Status
Exempt
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