Construction Management Specialist II

About the role

Bering Straits Global Innovations, a company within the BSNC family, is seeking a Construction Management Specialist II for the BGNDRF CMIS project in Alamogordo, NM. The physical work location for this position is in Santa Fe, NM.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with all related contractual documents including construction plans, specifications, quantity estimates, and construction schedules during the construction process and check for compliance with Reclamation engineering standards and procedures.
• Provide contract document management support.
• Organize drawing and specifications sets to be up to date and appropriate for inspector use.
• Provide submittals administration. Download and file contractor submittals and RFIs into Reclamation’s file program, coordinate and communicate about review progress, and provide owner responses to contractors.
• Verify elevations and coordinates of installed work or staking against construction drawings.
• Attend all construction-related meetings, as appropriate to the position, and document attendance, provide meeting notes, and document action items for Reclamation’s CCOR.
• Be on-site when CC is on-site to observe and inspect the activities, process, and products of the CC to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Occasional work outside normal working hours for early mornings, evenings, and weekends may be required if PBRWS construction activities are going on.
• Oversee quality control of CC’s work and safety for the construction project and observe and inspect Contractor’s work and/or task activities including confirmation of work performance, supplies, and materials installed; and that they meet the Government specification’s standards.
• Aid Reclamation field staff regarding quality control and safety measures for ensuring construction is performed in accordance with contract specifications, drawings, the CC’s safety and health plan, and the Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS).
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Construction Manager Level - III.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in understanding specifications, drawings, drawing redlines, and other contract-related engineering documents.
• Proficient in inspecting the work product and ensuring compliance with the specifications, drawings, and other contract-related engineering documents.
• Proficient with earthwork activities such as excavating, stockpiling, hauling, placement, compaction, and Contractor’s QC testing of earthen materials.
• Proficient in concrete activities such as formwork, scaffolding, reinforcement, methods of placement and finishing, cold weather protection, curing, and documenting Contractor’s QC testing of concrete placements.
• Must have experience with placement of Controlled Low Strength Materials (CLSM).
• Understands industry and Government best management practices for heavy civil construction activities.
• Proficient in OSHA and Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS) regulations and the differences between the two safety requirements (OSHA 30 Hours Construction Training and/or RSHS 32 Hours Training).
• Presents a professional demeanor, attentive listener, proactive, works independently with little oversight, engages and actively participates in teams, proficient in communication of ideas, technical subjects, concerns, and ability to provide potential solutions.
• Proficient in written and oral communication at a professional level and able to compose written documentation that is professional, thorough, clear, and precise that requires little to no correction.
• Proficient using MS Office with a focus on Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat, email, etc.
• Maintains a constant state of mental alertness at all times.
• Maintains physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time. Additionally, the ability to climb up and down ladders, walk on uneven, shifting surfaces, dirt, mud and gravel & up and down hills as well as occasional work in confined spaces.
• Works independently and as a team member and follows industry standards.
• Performs in a professional, responsible manner.
• Performs in a professional, responsible manner.
• Performs in a professional, responsible manner.