Construction Manager

Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. 

Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Michoud Assembly Facility, New Orleans, LA

The Construction Manager (CM) has primary responsibility for assigned projects, to plan, direct, coordinate, budget, and schedule construction activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems, and ensure the successful field execution. The CM reports to the Project Management Office (PMO) and through the Construction Services Supervisor.

Essential Job Duties:

• Task Order (TO) formulation Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) project proposal development: provide input prior to actual project implementation to support decision making. Evaluate technical considerations and assist in resource requirements assessment and cost estimate development.
• Attend all kick-off meetings.
• Act as construction subject matter expert (SME) during project design phase.
• Assist project team in Scope of Work (SOW) development.
• Provide input to project controls, as construction SME, for schedule and budget
• Coordinate with Engineering team as Construction SME and also coordinate with engineering on detailed design and procurement.
• Participate in engineering design review meetings, as required by project management and communication plans.
• Receive completed design packages from engineering with the deliverable(s) assembled to support construction work packages.
• Perform constructability reviews in design and pre-construction project phases.
• Review statement of work (SOW) for approval.
• Participate in the construction pre-kick off meeting with project leadership.
• Schedule and conduct the construction kickoff meeting with the entire project team.
• Manage the execution of all construction activities.
• Manage administration of construction contracts.
• Manage changes to the installation plan at the job site.
• Coordinate with the PM and job site management.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.
• Prepare and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Maintain a daily construction log and a file of all correspondence.
• Maintain current “AS BUILT” drawings throughout the construction phase, reflecting all changes, modifications, variations, critical dimensions, dig permits, or any other significant information relating to the project.
• Coordinate all elements of work with resident agencies affected by the construction effort throughout the construction period.
• Arrange for and coordinate all utility outages.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, customer, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
• Ensure project safety through adherence to Safety policies and procedures and ensure site project teams compliance.
• Manage construction and claim resolution within approved scope; apply change management process to manage scope changes.
• Evaluate progress to determine percent complete of construction projects.
• Ensure all closeout activities are performed and punch list items are complete.
• Coordinate with Startup on construction turnover packages.
• Participate in the startup turnover meeting.
• Support startup activities.
• Support system turnover.
• Participate in project closeout meetings.
• Participate in lessons learned meetings.

Mandatory:

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline or Construction Management is preferred.
• Five (5) years of experience as a Construction Manager in an Engineering, Environmental or Construction organization required.
• Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building required.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) preferred.
• Construction Managers may need to be certified for the following, depending upon their area of expertise:
  • Supervisor for Asbestos Abatement and/or Lead
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Lockout/Tagout (Hazardous Energy Control)
  • Electrical Utility Systems
  • CPR
  • Fall Protection
  • Scaffold Users
• Must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain required NASA badge.
• Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbal and written.
• Must have, and maintain, a valid, state issued, enhanced driver’s license.
• Occasional travel and project support required to support both sites, Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), Louisiana and Stennis Space Center, MS.
• Good organizational and planning skills:
• Good Communication skills.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to work with computers.
• Ability to work independently but follow specific detailed instructions.
• Ability to interface with various levels of personnel in a multi-cultural, team- oriented environment.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office 365.

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email [email protected].

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.

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