Construction Manager

About the role

APSI is seeking a Construction Manager to serve as the Owner’s Agent (CMa) in support of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) on a significant renovation project in Gardner, Kansas. The project involves an approximately 1,000,000 square-foot facility that will remain partially occupied and operational throughout construction. The scope of work includes major mechanical and electrical system improvements, IT and security upgrades, select structural and architectural work, and construction of a new parking lot and perimeter road. Multiple contractors will be installing new equipment while other construction activities are underway, requiring strong coordination, communication, and careful management of work within an active facility. Project duration: 18 months. Anticipated start date: Sept/Oct 2026. Location: 17150 West Mercury Street, Gardner, KS 66030. Client: United States Postal Service. Project Name: USPS Kansas City RPDC.

Responsibilities

• Act as the project's primary Construction Manager, providing sound and proactive management advice to ensure safety and compliance with contract standards.
• Function as a collaborative member of the combined project team, providing guidance and expertise throughout construction phases.
• Develop full understanding of project contract documents, end‑user goals, and requirements; monitor, assess, coordinate, and oversee construction work on behalf of the Owner.
• Coordinate submittal reviews and manage the submittal process; ensure General Contractor meets specification requirements; establish review process with General Contractor; monitor timely stakeholder reviews; analyze shop and working drawings; advise A/Es on labor and material availability.
• Monitor project financial data and budgetary cost accounting; administer construction contract change orders; maintain spreadsheets of funds, allowances, obligations, payments, balances, planned expenditures; assist in documentation of change order administration (preparing cost estimates, reviewing proposals, preparing change order packages).
• Construction phase scheduling: prepare and maintain daily diaries; maintain current project schedule; coordinate with general contractor; compare progress against Contractor (CM) and general contractor schedules; address schedule slippages and recommend adjustments.
• Conduct or attend weekly/bi‑weekly progress meetings; prepare agendas, take minutes; follow up on action items.
• Assist in issue resolution; keep thorough records of occurrences and construction‑related matters; perform scheduling, conduct and document regular progress meetings to review status, discuss problems, and resolve issues.
• Testing and inspection services: monitor independent testing agency/laboratory for QC testing and inspection of soils, concrete, precast connections, steel, steel decking, fireproofing, roofing, curtain walls/glazing, elevator installations.
• Commissioning coordination: provide expertise for start‑up, calibration, certification of facility or operating systems; plan start‑up, forecast duration, estimate costs, determine objectives, organize teams, test components, conduct performance tests, obtain O&M material, conduct/supervise O&M training.
• Perform additional construction‑related services: maintain marked‑up sets of plans/specs for as‑built drawings; routine inspections; identify non‑conforming work; compile defect/omission lists; assist in relocation efforts; administer change orders; review RFIs; maintain daily logs; coordinate Owner‑supplied equipment; manage operational and maintenance data; prepare closeout submittals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline of Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction industry, preferably on projects of similar scope; 10+ years of applicable experience may be considered in lieu of the technical degree.
• Ability to represent the Owner professionally and provide sound management advice regarding quality, schedule, and cost.
• Knowledge of Construction Contract Documents (Front End and Technical Specifications and Drawings) to understand and assess requirements.
• Proactive problem‑solving to minimize claims and anticipate delays.
• Communication, language, and software skills; ability to utilize various software programs to monitor, update, and produce work products; computer literacy. Experience with Procore is a plus.

Pay

Pay range: $80,000‑$125,000 per year plus benefits.