Construction Manager

About the role

SABG is hiring a Construction Manager to support Engineering Support Services for the 50th Civil Engineer Squadron (50 CES) at Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB), Colorado Springs, Colorado. This position is performed on-site at Schriever Space Force Base. Travel is minimal to none. The role is contingent upon contract award.

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado (Building 210). Clearance requirement: Capable of passing National Agency Check w/ Inquiries (NACI).

Responsibilities

• Provide non-personal construction management support by managing complex multi-disciplined construction projects, including new construction, renovations, improvements to real property, and modifying Statements of Work (SOW) as needed.
• Offer technical expertise from project inception through completion, ensuring compliance with contract specifications, schedules, safety requirements, and engineering principles.
• Serve as the technical expert for the full lifecycle of awarded construction projects, from design coordination through construction management, field surveying, and final project closeout.
• Develop complete project requirement packages by identifying functional and technical needs, defining schedule requirements and milestones, and preparing independent Government cost estimates from broad project goals.
• Perform management and surveillance of construction operations on large, complex, multi-discipline projects to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Interpret design documents in the field and evaluate the contractor's quality control systems.
• Independently review and analyze technical submittals, Requests for Information, material proposals, and shop drawings, recommending approval or disapproval in accordance with contract requirements and applicable standards.
• Investigate the need for complex contract change orders, develop or review associated technical justification, and support negotiation of costs for required modifications within delegated authority.
• Use engineering and automation software to prepare and manage accurate calculations, specifications, drawings, and estimates, and maintain comprehensive project files including inspection logs, modification and change order documentation, and progress reports.
• Review, approve, or disapprove and return contractor technical submittals, such as shop drawings and material data, weekly.
• Conduct construction progress meetings with contractors and stakeholders weekly during active construction.
• Review and process contractor progress reports and payment requests on a bi-weekly basis.
• Investigate and prepare contract modification proposals as necessary.
• Review final as-built drawing packages at project closeout weekly.

Requirements

• A degree in construction management or construction technology and at least 5 years of extensive construction and/or contract-related experience.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, techniques, and cost estimating as applied to facility, pavement, and utility systems.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local codes and regulations, standard contracting regulations, practices, procedures, and negotiating techniques.
• Proficiency in automated data processing concepts and systems, including Autodesk AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, and the Automated Civil Engineer System (ACES).
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, statements of work, and material submittals to ensure they meet functional, performance, and constructability standards.
• Skills in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment, with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Autodesk AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, and ACES.

Skills

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism: Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, statements of work, and governmental construction regulations. Ability to write project requirement packages, cost estimates, and progress reports. Ability to effectively present project status and respond to questions from contractors, engineers, and Government personnel.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts, including cost estimating, quantity calculations, and applied algebra and geometry, to construction management situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to walk active construction sites, stand, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms, and to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to inspect work areas, equipment, and materials.
• Regularly required to write and type to document inspection findings.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to visually detect defects, hazards, and non-conforming conditions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Job duties are performed primarily on active construction sites on a military installation, with additional time in an office environment for documentation and reporting.
• On construction sites, regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, elevated noise levels, dust, and varying outdoor weather conditions.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required (e.g., hard hat, safety vest, safety footwear).
• The noise level on active construction sites is usually moderate to high.

Pay

Salary range: $100,000–$140,000. Compensation is determined based on the role’s requirements, education, certifications, skills, experience, geographic location, and market conditions. Final compensation is based on the specific qualifications and circumstances of each candidate.