Facilities Construction Manager - Army Reserve Facilities with Security Clearance

The Building People; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People, LLC is seeking a Facilities Construction Manager to support the 81st U.S. Army Reserve Directorate of Public Works in Columbia, SC.

This role focuses on construction management, field coordination, contractor oversight, and documentation to support Army Reserve facilities. Ideal candidates bring experience in construction management, field supervision, and coordination with government stakeholders, with travel to sites as required.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing field construction activities, contractor performance, quality control, or infrastructure-related work.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and engineering documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; willing to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction management and field coordination across planning, assessment, and execution phases of Army Reserve facilities projects.
• Support Asset Development Planning (ADP), Master Planning initiatives, and regional forecasting activities.
• Coordinate with government personnel, contractors, and project stakeholders to support successful project execution.
• Review construction documents for alignment with project requirements, Army standards, UFC, applicable codes, and field conditions; travel as needed.

Skills

Construction management

Field coordination

Contractor coordination

Communication skills

Travel readiness

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies-making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector. The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success. Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.

Our Market Offerings Include:

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management & Engineering
• Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
• Mission Support
• Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency

Technology Solutions

Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact. 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

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.

Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Salary

Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

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

Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government. 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 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. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.