Facilities Construction Manager – Army Reserve Facilities

The Building People Career Center; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building People, LLC seeks a Facilities Construction Manager to support Army Reserve facilities in Columbia, SC. The role covers planning, field assessment, coordination, and execution with contractor oversight and technical review for federal projects.

Ideal candidates bring construction management or facilities project management experience, field supervision, and a track record in coordinating with federal stakeholders. Travel to sites is expected as part of project execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction management or facilities project management.
• Experience in field supervision, quality control, or superintendent roles.
• Ability to coordinate with government personnel, contractors, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction management and field coordination across planning, assessment, and execution phases of Army Reserve facilities projects.
• Support planning initiatives (ADP, Master Planning) and regional forecasting.
• Coordinate with government personnel, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Review construction documents for alignment with UFC standards, codes, and field conditions.
• Travel for site assessments, with ~15 site visits per year, as coordinated by the Government COR.

Skills

Construction management

Field coordination

Stakeholder communication

Quality control

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.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with construction management, facilities project management, field supervision, quality control, superintendent, or infrastructure experience who are interested in supporting stable federal projects with a direct impact on Army Reserve readiness.

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.