Construction Project Specialist (TOP SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED)

ISI Professional Services; Colorado; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ISI Professional Services is seeking up to three full-time Project Specialists – Level 3 to support the National Park Service Denver Service Center in providing design and pre-construction program support for secure facilities.

The Project Specialist will assist NPS Project Managers with cradle-to-grave project execution, design and constructability reviews, contract administration, and stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex construction projects in secure or sensitive environments.
• Ability to review design and contract documents for constructability and compliance.
• Clearance or ability to obtain security clearance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with cradle-to-grave project execution.
• Provide design review support and technical coordination.
• Oversee contractor design teams and submissions for constructability.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and government agencies.
• Support scheduling, budgeting, and contract modifications.
• Prepare project documentation and closeout materials.

Job description

Job Description

About ISI Professional Services

ISI Professional Services provides mission-critical expertise across a wide range of functional and operational areas. ISI brings over 30 years of experience providing tailored workforce and project management solutions across the U.S. we specialize in Program and Project Management, Construction Management, Real Estate Advisory, Acquisition Management, Logistics, Leadership Development, and more.

At ISI, our people are the heart of our success. We prioritize engagement, professional growth, and a strong culture to succeed together. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we are proud to support Veterans by creating opportunities for them to succeed.

Join ISI and be part of a team making a meaningful impact—delivering excellence and exceeding expectations every step of the way.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. The salary range represents a general guideline as ISI considers several factors when determining compensation to include but not limited to the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and market location of the position.

Position Summary

ISI is seeking up to three full-time Project Specialists – Level 3 to support the National Park Service Denver Service Center in providing design and pre‑construction program support for secure facilities.

The Project Specialist will assist NPS Project Managers with cradle-to-grave project execution and technical construction administration support. The role includes design and constructability reviews, contract administration, stakeholder coordination, contractor oversight, technical document review, schedule and cost analysis, preparation of project documentation, and support for contract modifications, RFIs, submittals, claims, and project closeout.

This role is best suited for a cleared, experienced construction professional who has served as an Engineer, Construction Management Representative, Owner’s Representative, Project Specialist, Project Manager, or similar role on complex, multi-trade construction projects in secure, sensitive, or highly constrained environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist NPS Project Managers with cradle-to-grave project execution from planning and design through construction and closeout.
2. Serve as a technical point of contact for assigned projects and provide project management, and design review support.
3. Oversee, manage, monitor, guide, and inspect work performed by design contractors on assigned projects.
4. Review Government, A/E, contractor, design-build, shop drawing, vendor, and other technical submissions for constructability, practicality, logistical considerations, security considerations, and compliance with established requirements.
5. Coordinate with NPS, Denver Service Center, other Government agencies, contractors, designers, and project stakeholders.
6. Support project compliance with scope, schedule, budget, quality, programming criteria, contract requirements, and project constraints.
7. Identify technical, schedule, cost, and coordination issues; develop recommendations and corrective actions; and support resolution with the Project Manager and Contracting Officer.
8. Prepare, review, and support Scopes of Work, technical documentation, cost estimates, Government estimates, Requests for Price Proposals, and contract modification documentation.
9. Review and analyze contractor price proposals, work proposals, schedules, requests for payment, claims for additional cost and/or time, and related contract documents.
10. Participate in fact-finding, clarifications, and contract negotiation support; prepare pre‑negotiation positions and records of negotiation as required.
11. Review, comment, track, and process contractor submittals, including Division 01 submittals and management plans.
12. Coordinate and de‑conflict stakeholder comments on designs, shop drawings, submittals, and other technical documents.
13. Prepare timely and accurate responses to Requests for Information through coordination with project stakeholders and review of contract documents.
14. Arrange, conduct, and potentially chair project meetings; prepare agendas, meeting minutes, action items, and follow‑up documentation.
15. Participate in recurring project conference calls and provide updates on progress, outstanding issues, upcoming work activities, risks, and required decisions.
16. Assist in resolving disputes arising from contractor, stakeholder, and Government coordination issues.
17. Prepare draft completion reports and other project closeout documentation.
18. Support site visits, inspections, investigations, and meetings as required, including