Facilities Construction Manager – Army Reserve Facilities

The Building People; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People, LLC seeks a Facilities Construction Manager to support Army Reserve DPW facilities in Columbia, SC. You will manage field assessments, contractor oversight, and documentation across planning, execution, and project closeout for multiple federal facilities projects.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in construction management, strong communication, and ability to travel for site visits. Clearance eligibility and U.S. work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience overseeing field construction activities and contractor performance.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, and scopes of work.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction management and field coordination across planning, assessment, and execution.
• Support asset development planning, master planning, and regional forecasting.
• Coordinate infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, utilities, buildings) with field teams.
• Conduct field surveys, utility vault evaluations, and drawing verification.
• Prepare technical reports and field data collection documentation on schedule.
• Develop scopes of work, technical docs, and construction support materials.
• Coordinate with government personnel, contractors, and stakeholders for project success.
• Review construction docs for alignment with UFC, codes, and field conditions.
• Support ~6 infrastructure projects annually and travel for site assessments.

Skills

Strong communication

Field coordination

Contractor oversight

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management/engineering/architecture/facilities management

Job description

The Building People, LLC is seeking a Facilities Construction Manager to support the 81st U.S. Army Reserve Directorate of Public Works (DPW) in Columbia, South Carolina. This role supports mission-critical Army Reserve facilities through field assessments, construction coordination, contractor oversight, infrastructure documentation, project planning, and technical support for federal facilities projects.

Why This Role

• Support long-term federal facilities and infrastructure projects.
• Apply construction management, field coordination, and facilities leadership experience in a mission-focused environment.
• Work with Army Reserve stakeholders, contractors, and technical teams to help maintain and improve critical facilities.
• Gain exposure to federal planning, construction oversight, real property, and infrastructure management.

Position Summary

The Facilities Construction Manager provides construction management and project support across the planning, field assessment, coordination, and execution phases of Army Reserve construction and real property projects. The role blends contractor oversight, field coordination, facilities documentation, stakeholder communication, and technical review responsibilities.

Candidates with experience as Facilities Construction Managers, Construction Managers, Facilities Project Managers, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Quality Control Managers, or field construction leaders are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Provide construction management and field coordination support throughout planning, assessment, and execution phases of Army Reserve facilities projects.
• Support Asset Development Planning (ADP), Master Planning initiatives, and regional forecasting activities.
• Support infrastructure projects involving roads, bridges, utilities, water systems, buildings, and related facilities by coordinating field information, reviewing project requirements, and documenting recommended actions.
• Support both office-based planning efforts and field-based construction management activities.
• Conduct field surveys, utility vault evaluations, and drawing verification activities.
• Collect and document field data supporting real property and facilities management requirements.
• Prepare technical reports and field data collection documentation within required project timelines.
• Assist with development and review of scopes of work, technical documentation, field reports, and construction support materials.
• Coordinate with government personnel, contractors, and project stakeholders to support successful project execution.
• Review construction documents for alignment with project requirements, Army standards, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), applicable codes, and field conditions.
• Support an estimated six infrastructure projects annually.
• Prepare design packages and construction oversight reports following task completion requirements.
• Perform periodic travel in support of site assessments and project execution activities. Approximately fifteen (15) site visits per year, averaging three (3) days in duration, are anticipated. All travel will be coordinated and approved in advance by the Government COR.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, facilities management, or a related technical field; equivalent construction or facilities experience may be considered where contractually permitted.
• Experience overseeing field construction activities, contractor performance, quality control, and project execution.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, government stakeholders, project teams, and field personnel to support construction execution and issue resolution.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience supporting construction management, facilities projects, field assessments, contractor coordination, quality control, or infrastructure-related work.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and engineering documents.
• Ability to perform field assessments and travel as required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in construction management, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering, facilities management, or related discipline.
• Background as a Construction Foreman, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or Construction Manager supporting commercial, industrial, federal, or military construction projects.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or federal facilities programs.
• Knowledge of Army regulations, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and military construction processes.
• Experience with facilities assessments, real property programs, master planning, or infrastructure management.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Prior military service or experience supporting military installations.

Security Requirements

• Must possess, or be eligible to obtain, a favorable National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) clearance in accordance with applicable Army requirements.
• Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and certifications.
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Additional Information

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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