Senior Construction Manager

Description

WORK LOCATION: Bern, Switzerland 

PROJECT DURATION: 20 MONTHS WITH EXPECTED FOLLOW-ON WORK WITHIN THE DoS PROGRAM

The contractor performs a wide range of construction management functions, assisting the OBO Project Director (PD) as a Construction Manager (CM) and management expert for planning, directing, managing, and coordinating the Department's overseas construction projects, and working with assigned project team members to achieve the highest possible priority and effectiveness in meeting the scope, schedule, and cost goals of the OBO Construction Management projects. In furtherance of these responsibilities, the contractor performs tasks and assignments that include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following: 

• Working closely with the PD or OBO Construction Management Construction Executive in coordinating the efforts of the OBO project staff providing leadership and guidance to the OBO project staff

• Ensuring that an appropriate safety and accident prevention plan is implemented on each project contract; and reviewing, monitoring and coordinating project safety issues with the contractor, the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer (POSHO), and the Safety Officer in CM's Construction Support Division (OBO/CSM/CS), in accordance with the requirements of the US Corp of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual and host country health and safety requirements when more stringent;

• Assisting post and/or managing the work of the OBO CM Project Contractor(s) in planning, coordinating, evaluating, and scheduling the work to ensure that project contractor(s) meets required standards of quality, civil schedule, cost goals, and contract compliance

• Interpreting and explaining plans and contract document terms to administrative staff, contractor superintendents, vendors, and OBO clients, representing the interests of OBO while ensuring the understanding of all that the Contracting Officer for the project contract is the only individual with authority to direct changes to the scope of work through written modifications

• Ensuring that the project contractor(s) have obtained any necessary licenses and permits; and that they are properly displayed with a copy in the project files prior to commencement of related works

• Ensuring project contractors provide appropriate supervision and quality control inspections of the work

• Determining appropriate construction methods providing quality assurance inspections and field verification of all aspects of the contractor's quality control program; and supervises owner-sponsored field / laboratory tests as required to verify the contractor's quality control program

• Conferring with supervisory personnel, post clients, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems

• Receiving contractor submittals and reviewing for completeness and determining whether OBO project staff, OBO Design Engineer, or the Architectural/Engineering (A/E) performing construction phase services shall review and provide comments and recommendations for acceptance of the submittals, the CM tracks the timeliness of submittals due from the contractor, their review by OBO, and response/return to the contractor

• Evaluating contractor’s proposed submittal substitutions with construction engineering implications and making recommendations to the PD concerning the disposition of the contractor's request

• Evaluating the necessity and accuracy of any contractor change order proposals; and preparing statements of work and independent government estimates for modifications and change orders as may be required

• Reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data provided by the contractor(s) from a construction engineering perspective

• Ensuring that the project contractors maintain as built documentation

• Providing the PD with draft responses to the contractor's and other organization's requests for information

• Reviewing the contractor's monthly pay request accurately represents the work performed by the Project Contractors

• Ensuring that materials for which payment has been requested are properly accounted for, in acceptable condition, and stored correctly

• Maintaining a "Daily Project Log" as defined in the construction management guidebook

• Preparing a CM monthly progress report summarizing the status of construction projects; publishes and distributes the CM monthly report as directed, maintaining progress photo albums for each contract project; and implements and monitors project reporting in accordance with the construction management guidebook

• Assisting the Project Director and/or Post in acquiring and utilizing local construction professionals and construction contractors; and ensures scopes of services required of Local Employee Staff (LES) and local A/E firms are appropriately defined from an engineering standpoint

• Supporting the PD in all contract administration matters, including negotiation of modifications and/or claims and interpretation of contract requirements

• Developing and maintaining an inventory of property to include domestic and overseas project property procured for the CM Projects, ensuring that inventory reporting complies with the requirements of the Department, the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), and directions promulgated by the Office of the Deputy Director for Resource Management (OBO/RM)

• Assisting with the development of presentations, special reports, and special projects as related to the engineering aspects of the overseas construction program

• Participating in project meetings and conferences as appropriate, and, when required, prepares minutes of project meetings

• Cooperating and coordinating with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and other members of the CM and OBO staff

• Undertaking other duties, similar to those described above, as may be assigned by the COR

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON AWARD

Requirements

• An engineering, architecture, or construction management degree from an accredited university and a minimum of seven years of experience required on construction projects of similar scope and dollar value to the project supported by this task order, design office experience shall not count toward an employee’s experience, a Professional Engineering License (PE) is acceptable in lieu of a degree, overseas experience is preferred
• Knowledge of International Codes required
• Develops working knowledge of all technical requirements of project
• Provides Quality Assurance for ongoing construction project
• Reviews contractor submittals
• Experience in assessing and responding to Requests for Information (RFI)
• Evaluates proposed submittal substitutions with engineering implications; makes recommendations to the Project Director
• Coordinates the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and change orders
• Experience in reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data from an engineering perspective
• Prepares Monthly Progress Reports and attends meetings summarizing project status, with emphasis on engineering
• Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations, i.e. EM 385-1-1, OSHA, etc.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required
• Other related duties as assigned by the Project Director

Desired Skills

N/A

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

• Yes

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

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