Construction Manager Representative

ASR is seeking an experienced Construction Management Representative (CMR) with Top-Secret clearance (or the ability to obtain) for an exciting and prestigious position providing construction management support to government project teams for construction, rehabilitation, and restoration projects at the White House and its grounds. The primary role of the CMR will be to oversee, manage and inspect the work of various construction contractors performing work for various on-site construction activities.

The White House and President’s Park were founded over 200 years ago. As the home and office of the President of the United States, they have evolved into what are now some of the most recognized buildings and landscapes in the world. A construction program has been developed to address a backlog of restoration and rehabilitation projects, long term utility and structural repairs for the White House and President’s Park.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen with a current or eligible to obtain Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or other related fields from an ABET accredited engineering college.
• Professional Engineering, or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of construction management/engineering work experience for multiple facility types, with Federal Government project work being desirable.
• Experience serving as a CM, CMR, Owner’s Representative, Construction Superintendent or similar position on at least 3 construction projects in the last 5 years with construction values of at least $1M each project and which involved the active management, oversight and/or inspection of multiple construction trades and which required close coordination with the Government/Owner on construction issues.
• Construction field experience on projects located in a secure facility/campus with limited site access, and on projects which involved construction activities in very close proximity to sensitive natural and cultural (buildings, historical artifacts, etc.) resources.
• Experience performing and coordinating communication and work among multiple stakeholders in a construction environment, representing and communicating the Government's/Owner's/Firm's interests to stakeholders with varying and competing interests, and assisting negotiations in a construction environment.
• Experience reviewing engineering designs, contractor shop drawings and vendor specifications and plans to determine constructability and practicality of proposed work and adherence to established standards and requirements.
• The CMR shall be knowledgeable in applicable safety regulations and have a minimum of OSHA 30-hour construction safety training.
• Knowledge and experience with construction practices, including applicable building codes, estimating, design, and technical writing.
• Ability to manage complex projects, supervision and labor, and coordinate the needs of the project.
• Prior experience working with Government Project Managers / CORs on processing change requests, requests for information, submittals and field observation reports.
• Be computer literate, knowledgeable in construction practices including applicable building codes, cost breakdown estimating and negotiating, and technical writing. Individual shall have sufficient computer operating skills to be able to open and manipulate Primavera Project Planner (P3) schedules and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.

Responsibilities:

• The primary role is to oversee, manage and inspect the work of various construction contractors performing work for various on-site construction activities, escorting for site visits.
• Manage and inspect projects for progress, workmanship and conformance with the contract documents and existing codes.
• Promptly notify the Government representative of any problems, issues, or safety hazards observed.
• Draft all contract related correspondence for the CO or CORs’ signature.
• Arrange and conduct meetings, at various locations and project sites. The CMR shall chair all meetings between the Government and construction contractors, to include weekly construction progress meetings. Prepare written meeting minutes for distribution.
• Complete and submit Daily Diary reports and weekly field reports for each project.
• Update project team members on the work progress, address outstanding project issues and coordinate upcoming work activities.
• Provide technical assistance and support to the Government Project Teams during construction on multiple, various projects, including but not limited to:
• Review, comment, and process Division 01 submittals. Monitor compliance with all Division 01 Management Plans.
• Monitor compliance with Accident Prevention Plan and all safety requirements. Attend safety meetings and document any safety issues on the CMR Daily Log.
• Draft Request for Price Proposals (RPPs) that define work to be performed and cite relevant specification sections including appropriate sketches illustrating work to be performed.
• Prepare Government Cost Estimates with breakdown of labor, materials, and equipment costs.
• Review, assist with preparing the pre-negotiation objective, conduct fact finding and clarifications with the contractor, and draft Record of Negotiation explaining the cost difference between the Government estimate and the contractor’s proposed cost. Provide these documents to the Government project team within one week after the discussions.
• Confirm certified payrolls have been submitted for all workers, assist with review for accuracy, and assist with labor interviews periodically.
• Perform quantity surveys, review, and verify the contractor’s monthly progress payments. Provide draft pay estimate and completed Construction Payment Request Approval form to the project team.
• Receive, log, and review submittals for completeness and accuracy. Review shop drawing submittals. Track submittals and update the Submittal Tracking logs as maintained by project team.
• Accept or reject Informational Submittals.
• Assist in resolution, draft response, track, and follow up on requests for information (RFIs).
• Review Contractor QC daily reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Complete a CMR Daily Diary for each day CMR is on site during construction.
• Take appropriate photographs that document construction progress and problems.
• Review and verify contractor’s project record (“as-built”) drawings are updated to reflect all changes, RFIs, modifications, and work completed before each monthly progress payment.
• Assist in resolving disputes that may arise due to the interaction between the construction contractor and Government personnel.
• Review and document the contractor(s) claims for additional cost and/or time.
• Prepare draft completion report within one week after final payment.
• Coordinate critical point, special, beneficial, and final inspections by design staff or other inspectors.
• Issue inspection deficiency list to the contractor. Conduct inspections and draft related deficiency letters for the COR’s review & CO signature. Prepare price for each punch item on the deficiency list.
• Verify that all required O&M manuals, warranties, guarantees, and close out requirements are complete and in compliance with the contract documents.
• Coordinate Structural Tests and Special Inspections (STSI) with the Contractor & Special Inspector.
• Perform field investigations, site surveys, and utility investigations as directed.
• Evaluate alternative methods for accomplishing work when requested.
• Coordinate access and provide escorting to the construction site for contractor personnel and other visitors.
• Works with Financial Analyst to develop risk assessments/analysis to solve construction problems.
• Advise project team of any foreseeable problems that may arise as construction progresses.
• Provides regular project status reports to NPS Project / Program Manager and / or White House Liaison Office (WHLO) Assistant Director.

About ASR International

ASR provides world-wide Management and Technical Support Services to Government agencies and Fortune 500 customers. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Long Island, NY, ASR serves its clients with a full spectrum of complex professional and technical support services including Construction Management, Engineering, Logistics, Project Management and Quality Control across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, an excellent compensation package and comprehensive benefits package which include a flexible work schedule, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and Sick Days, Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision); and a 401(k) plan.

The salary range provided for this role is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. ASR considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job description. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position. Please note that your resume and candidacy may be subject to customer approval, acceptance and clearing of the required background check and successfully obtaining and maintaining any required security clearances, if any.

ASR is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment and promotion decisions at ASR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. ASR’s hiring and employment practices are not influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, ethnicity, physical or mental handicap / disability which is unrelated to job performance, sexual orientation or any other characteristic / classification protected by law. ASR encourages qualified women, minority, disabled, Vietnam Era Veteran, Special Disabled Veterans, Newly Separated Veterans, Protected Veterans, American Indians or Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander candidates to explore employment opportunities with ASR.