Construction Manager

Cherokee Federal

Colorado Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

25 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Cherokee Strategic Solutions, LLC (CSS) seeks a Construction Manager to support the 50th Civil Engineer Squadron at Schriever Space Force Base. You will provide technical management across the project lifecycle, from requirements development to closeout and as-built review.

The role requires experience in construction and cost estimation, familiarity with federal codes, and proficiency with AutoCAD and project-management tools.

Qualifications

Must have degree in construction management or construction technology.
Five+ years of construction and/or contract experience in relevant fields.
Knowledge of codes, standards, methods, and cost-estimating practices for facility, pavement, and utility projects.
Proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD and project-management tools; ability to interpret complex plans.

Responsibilities

Provide technical construction-management support from inception through design, construction, surveillance, and closeout.
Develop project requirements packages with functional and technical needs, milestones, and independent cost estimates.
Review submittals, shop drawings, data, RFI, and proposals for conformance with project requirements.
Lead progress meetings and ensure contractor compliance with plans, schedules, and safety standards.
Maintain complete project documentation and prepare status reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder coordination

Written & verbal communication

Construction management knowledge

Cost estimation understanding

Education

Degree in construction management or construction technology

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Automated Civil Engineer System

Job description

Cherokee Strategic Solutions, LLC (CSS) is seeking a Construction Manager to support the 50th Civil Engineer Squadron at Schriever Space Force Base. The Construction Manager provides technical support throughout the construction-project lifecycle, including project requirements development, submittal review, construction surveillance, change management, progress monitoring, closeout, and as-built review.

A Government contract requires that this position be filled by a person with legal United States residency and work authorization status. The selected candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain installation and restricted-area access, including completion of required background checks and training.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range for the Construction Manager: TBD

Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Responsibilities Include

Provide technical construction-management support from project inception through design coordination, construction execution, field surveying, closeout, and final as-built review.
Develop project requirement packages by identifying functional and technical requirements, defining schedule milestones, and preparing independent Government cost estimates.
Review and analyze contractor technical submittals, shop drawings, material data, Requests for Information, and material proposals.
Provide technical recommendations for Government consideration on contractor submittals and other project documentation.
Conduct construction progress meetings with contractors and stakeholders during active construction.
Perform construction surveillance and evaluate contractor compliance with approved plans, specifications, schedules, quality requirements, and safety standards.
Interpret design documents in the field, identify construction problems, and provide technical recommendations to support timely issue resolution.
Evaluate contractor quality-control systems and performance.
Review contractor progress reports and payment requests and provide technical recommendations to the Government.
Investigate proposed contract modifications, develop or review technical justifications, and support modification-cost discussions within delegated authority.
Review final as-built drawing packages and verify project-closeout documentation.
Maintain complete project files, including inspection logs, calculations, specifications, estimates, submittals, change documentation, and progress reports.
Use engineering and automation tools to prepare accurate calculations, specifications, drawings, estimates, and records.
Prepare monthly project-status information for the required Project Status Report.

Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested

Degree in construction management or construction technology.
At least five years of extensive construction and/or contract-related experience.
Knowledge of engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, techniques, and cost-estimating practices for facility, pavement, and utility projects.
Familiarity with federal, state, and local codes and regulations; contracting practices; procedures; and negotiation techniques.
Working knowledge of civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering concepts sufficient to interpret complex plans, specifications, and construction practices.
Proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Automated Civil Engineer System, and comparable project-management tools.
Understanding of applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Ability to analyze and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, Statements of Work, shop drawings, and material submittals.
Ability to maintain complete, accurate, traceable, and auditable project documentation.
Strong written, verbal, analytical, and stakeholder-coordination skills.