Construction Project Manager

About the role

Location: USPS Fargo, ND ASF, 1907 4th Ave NW, West Fargo, ND 58078. Client: United States Postal Service. Project: USPS Fargo ASF (Auxiliary Service Facility) Modernization Project. Duration: 13 months with possible extension. Anticipated start date: January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Act as the project's primary Construction Manager, providing proactive management advice to ensure safety and contract compliance.
• 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; 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 (cost estimates, proposals, packages).
• Construction phase scheduling: prepare and maintain daily diaries; keep current project schedule; coordinate with general contractor; compare progress against schedules; address slippages and recommend adjustments.
• Progress meetings: conduct or attend weekly/bi‑weekly meetings; prepare agendas, take minutes; follow up on action items; review payment requirements and prepare forms for payment processing.
• 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, resolve issues.
• Testing and inspection services: monitor independent testing agency/laboratory for QC testing of soils, concrete, precast connections, steel, steel decking, fireproofing, roofing, curtain walls/glazing, elevator installations.
• Commissioning coordination: provide expertise for start‑up, calibration, certification; 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 plans/specs for as‑built; routine inspections; identify non‑conforming work; compile defect lists; assist in relocation efforts; administer change orders; submittal review; RFI review and responses; daily logs; coordinate Owner‑supplied equipment; operational and maintenance data; closeout submittals.

Qualifications

The Construction Manager shall represent the Owner professionally, provide sound management advice regarding quality, schedule, and cost; be proactive in resolving problems and minimizing claims; possess knowledge of Construction Contract Documents (Front End and Technical Specifications and Drawings); be able to anticipate problems and delays to minimize adverse impact; ensure work conforms to applicable codes, regulations, standards, and contract plans/specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the construction industry, preferably on projects of similar scope; 10+ years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree.

Skills

• Proficiency with construction management software; experience with Procore is a plus.
• Strong communication, language, and software skills; ability to utilize various software programs to monitor, update, and produce work products.

Pay

$90