Construction Manager - Federal
About Consertus
Consertus is a global capital program management and advisory firm that combines deep human expertise with advanced digital tools to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable outcomes. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, and supported by a team of more than 1,000 professionals worldwide, we help clients plan, execute, and optimize large‑scale capital programs. Our integrated services span digital, advisory, and delivery, empowering organizations to navigate complexity, manage risk, and achieve strategic goals in sectors including aviation, transportation, transit, water, healthcare, energy, education, government, commercial, life sciences, and technology. At Consertus, we celebrate individual strengths, foster strong relationships, and promote flexibility in how and where we work.
About the Role
Consertus is seeking a Construction Manager for our Federal group to work onsite on a project in the New York City Metropolitan Area. The Construction Manager will ensure that work performed by the Program Management staff meets quality standards and that the architect/engineer (A/E) and construction contractors adhere to their own quality standards. Responsibilities include documenting inspections, submitting recommendations to GSA for approval or rejection of work, and performing inspection services related to construction documents and contract requirements. Some work may occur outside typical business hours (8 am to 5 pm).
Key Responsibilities
- Schedule, coordinate, and perform daily project field inspections of all work.
- Review equipment, materials, and workmanship.
- Observe Contractor Quality Control activities.
- Observe Health and Safety plan and other Contractor‑provided plan compliance.
- Observe testing procedures.
- Maintain inspection logs.
- Prepare progress and final inspection reports for each inspection.
- Record defects and/or omissions.
- Report on problems encountered in the performance of the work.
- Maintain daily logs on required corrections and post status reports.
- Document all qualitative and quantitative differences between construction contract documents and actual work in place.
- Track and maintain an ongoing list of observed defects and omissions, issuing updates to the Project Delivery Team and GSA.
- Re‑issue the defect/omission list as modifications and additions occur.
- Provide recommendations to GSA regarding corrective action prior to substantial completion.
Qualifications & Requirements
- 8 or more years of specialized experience relevant to the contract work.
- Ability to pass an HSPD‑12 background check.
- Experience preparing correspondence and maintaining official construction site records.
- Experience conducting meetings to resolve construction‑project problems and briefing clients and management personnel.
- In‑depth knowledge of construction practices, workmanship, and proper use of materials and installation methods.
- Strong ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Ability to accurately calculate construction costs and time impacts for changes.
- Experience performing material take‑offs, pricing work, evaluating proposals and bills of materials, and negotiating equitable contract adjustments.
- Proficiency in inspecting materials, workmanship, and installation of various systems (e.g., fire alarm systems) within the inspector’s area of expertise.
- Knowledge of safety practices, including familiarity with OSHA requirements on construction projects.
Benefits
- Company‑paid life and disability insurance.
- Optional benefits such as pet insurance, legal coverage, and supplemental health plans.
- 401(k) with day‑one eligibility; company matches dollar‑for‑dollar up to the first 3 % of contributions and 50 % for the next 2 %.
- Generous time off: 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 15 days, increasing up to 25 days.
- Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development.
Schedule
Standard business hours are 8 am – 5 pm, but some project activities may require work outside these hours.