Job Description

Position Overview

An experienced Construction Manager to oversee and coordinate the construction efforts for a Design-Build project in Laredo, TX. This individual will serve as the primary on-site Government representative, ensuring compliance with project specifications, contractual requirements, and federal regulations. The Construction Manager will play a key role in inspections, contractor oversight, and project documentation, working closely with the Government to support project execution.

Role in the Project

The Construction Manager will be on-site daily (Monday–Friday), overseeing construction progress, assisting with RFI responses, attending project meetings, and supporting the Government in contract administration. The project is currently at 95% design completion, with site grading in progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision & Oversight
• Document daily field operations via daily reports and field photos.
• Ensure compliance with construction plans, specifications, and applicable regulations.
• Evaluate construction progress, identify challenges, and recommend solutions to the Resident Engineer.
• Project Management & Coordination
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Government, assisting in managing the Design-Build Contractor (DBC).
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and well-organized (correspondence, meeting notes, pay vouchers, deliverables, submittals, RFIs, reports, etc.).
• Respond to Government and DBC inquiries within seven days.
• Review and provide insights on project schedules, deliverables, RFIs, as-builts, redlines, change orders, and budgets.
• Safety & Compliance
• Verify site safety and health standards in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain strict adherence to the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Code of Ethics.
• Reporting & Documentation
• Prepare and submit daily reports summarizing project activities and progress.
• Conduct daily site inspections, documenting findings with at least five photographs per day.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, OR 15+ years of experience in construction management.
• Minimum 10 years of technical and/or supervisory experience in large-scale construction projects valued at over $100M.
• Design Build experience.
• Technical Expertise
• Extensive knowledge of federal government contracting and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Proficiency in construction inspection, contract compliance, and project documentation.

Certifications (At least one certification required)

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Engineer in Training (EIT)
• NICET Level III
• NACE Level II

Other nationally recognized construction management certification

Compensation

$45/hr to $55/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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