Construction Manager - Federal

Consertus-US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO (15–25 days)

Job summary

Consertus is seeking a Construction Manager for a Federal project in the New York City Metropolitan Area to oversee field inspections, ensure quality standards, and coordinate with A/E and contractors. Responsibilities include documenting inspections, preparing reports, and tracking defects and deviations from contract documents.

Required are 8+ years of relevant experience, ability to pass HSPD-12, and strong knowledge of construction practices, drawings, and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of specialized experience in the work called for by the contract.
• Ability to pass an HSPD-12 background check.
• Experience in preparing correspondence and maintaining official construction site records.
• Experience in conducting meetings to resolve problems on construction projects, and briefing clients and management personnel.
• Deep knowledge of construction practices and workmanship, including use of materials and installation methods.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to calculate construction costs and time impacts for changes.
• Experience in materials take-offs, pricing the value of needed work, evaluating proposals and bill of materials.
• Ability to inspect materials, workmanship, and installations within the inspector's area of expertise.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements on construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate, and perform daily project field inspections of all work.
• Review equipment, materials and workmanship.
• Observe Contractor Quality Control activities.
• Observe Health and Safety plan and other contractor plans.
• Observe Testing procedures.
• Maintain inspection logs.
• Prepare progress and final inspection reports for each inspection.
• Record defects and omissions.
• Report problems encountered in performance of the work.
• Maintain daily logs on corrections and post status reports.
• Document qualitative and quantitative differences between contract documents and actual work.

Skills

8+ years experience

HSPD-12 background check

Documentation

Meetings facilitation

Construction practices

Reading drawings

Cost/time impact estimation

Take-offs & pricing

Inspection & quality control

OSHA safety knowledge

Job description

About Us:

Consertus is a global capital program management and advisory firm that combines deep human expertise with advanced digital tools to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable outcomes. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, and supported by a team of more than 1,000 professionals worldwide, we help clients plan, execute, and optimize large-scale capital programs. Our integrated services span digital, advisory, and delivery, empowering organizations to navigate complexity, manage risk, and achieve strategic goals in sectors including aviation, transportation, transit, water, healthcare, energy, education, government, commercial, life sciences, and technology. At Consertus, we celebrate individual strengths, foster strong relationships, and promote flexibility in how and where we work. Join us to grow your career, develop your skills, and make a lasting impact as we transform how the world is built.

Discover how Consertus is driving transformative change for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve at www.consertus.com

About this Role:

Consertus is currently looking for a Construction Manager for our Federal group working onsite on a project in the New York City Metropolitan Area. The Construction Manager will be responsible for ensuring work performed by the Program Management staff is following quality standards and that the A/E and construction contractors are following their quality standards. The Construction Manager will document inspections and submit recommendations to GSA for approval or rejection of work in place. Inspection services include, but are not limited to, adherence to construction documents and contract requirements. Some work on the this project will occur outside typical business hours (8 am to 5 pm).

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule, coordinate, and perform daily project field inspections of all work
• Review equipment, materials and workmanship
• Observe Contractor Quality Control activities
• Observe Health and Safety plan and other Contractor provided plan compliance
• Observe Testing procedures
• Maintain inspection logs
• Prepare progress and final inspection reports for each inspection
• Record defects and/or omissions
• Report on problems encountered in the performance of the work
• Maintain daily logs on required corrections and post status reports
• Document all qualitative and quantitative differences between construction contract documents and actual work in place

Defects And Omissions

• Track and maintain an on-going list of observed defects and omissions in the work and issue to the Project Delivery Team and GSA.
• Re-issue the list as there are modifications and additions.
• Provide recommendations to GSA relative to corrective action prior to substantial completion.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 8 or more years specialized experience in the work to be performed under this contract
• Must be able to pass an HSPD-12 Background Check
• Experience in preparing correspondence and maintaining official construction site records
• Experience in conducting meetings to resolve problems on construction projects, and briefing clients and management personnel
• In-depth knowledge of construction practices and workmanship, including experience in proper uses of construction materials and installation methods
• In-depth experience in interpreting construction drawings and specifications on construction projects.
• Ability to accurately calculate construction costs and time impacts for changes.
• Experience in making materials take-offs for construction work, pricing the value of needed work, evaluating proposals and bill of materials, negotiating equitable contract adjustments.
• Ability and experience in the inspection of materials, workmanship, and construction and installation of various systems (such as fire alarm systems) within the inspector's area of expertise.
• Knowledge of safety practices in the construction industry including a background of familiarity with OSHA safety requirements on construction projects.

What’s In It For You:

• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Optional benefits like pet insurance, legal, and supplemental health plans
• 401(k) with day-one eligibility.
• We contribute dollar for dollar up to the first 3% of your contributions.
• Then we match 50% for the next 2% of your contributions.
• Generous time off: 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 15 days, growing up to 25
• Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Consertus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Consertus drives positive outcomes for capital programs around the world through transformative advisory and delivery solutions and digital innovations.

By leveraging leading-edge technology and embracing a collaborative, client-first spirit, Consertus works smarter to deliver results that offer higher performance, more longevity, and greater value for clients.

Consertus is made up of 800+ full-time employees located across the United States, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, UAE, and India.

An international client base, in sectors such as transportation, manufacturing, utilities, government, and healthcare, partners with Consertus for tailored solutions that help them achieve their goals.