Sr Construction Manager

Scires; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm in Cape Town, South Africa is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee Department of State overseas construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, a minimum of seven years' experience, and a valid security clearance. This role involves managing contractor compliance, ensuring safety standards, and coordinating project timelines.

Benefits

Generous benefit package

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of experience on similar construction projects.
• Knowledge of OSHA and construction safety regulations.
• Final Secret or Top Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction management functions assisting the OBO Project Director.
• Ensure safety and health requirements for projects are met.
• Evaluate contractor submittals and make recommendations.

Skills

Knowledge of International Codes

Experience in construction management

Microsoft Suite

Education

Engineering, architecture, or construction management degree

Job description

Description

WORK LOCATION : CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA (U.S. CONSULATE)

PROJECT DURATION : 18 MONTHS WITH EXPECTED FOLLOW-ON WORK WITHIN THE DoS PROGRAM

Performing a wide range of construction management functions, assisting the OBO Project Director (PD) as a Construction Manager (CM) and management expert for planning, directing, managing, and coordinating the Department's overseas construction projects

Working with assigned project team members to achieve the highest possible priority and effectiveness in meeting the scope, schedule, and cost goals of the OBO Construction Management projects

Working closely with the PD or OBO Construction Management Construction Executive in coordinating the efforts of the OBO project staff providing leadership and guidance to the OBO project staff

Ensuring that an appropriate safety and accident prevention plan is implemented on each project contract

Reviewing, monitoring, and coordinating project safety issues with the Contractor, the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer (POSHO), and the Safety Officer in CM's Construction Support Division (OBO / CSM / CS), in accordance with the requirements of the US Corp of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual and host country health and safety requirements when more stringent

Assisting, post, and / or managing the work of the OBO CM Project Contractor(s) in planning, coordinating, evaluating, and scheduling the work to ensure that Project Contractor(s) meet required standards of quality, civil schedule, cost goals, and contract compliance

Interpreting and explaining plans and contract document terms to administrative staff, contractor superintendents, vendors, and OBO clients, representing the interests of OBO while ensuring the understanding of all that the Contracting Officer for the project contract is the only individual with authority to direct changes to the scope of work through written modifications

Ensuring that the project contractor(s) have obtained any necessary licenses and permits and that they are properly displayed with a copy in the project files prior to commencement of related works

Ensuring project contractors provide appropriate supervision and quality control inspections of the work

Studying the International Building Code and job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods providing quality assurance inspections and field verification of all aspects of the contractor's quality control program

Supervising owner-sponsored field / laboratory tests as required to verify the contractor's quality control program

Conferring with supervisory personnel, Post clients, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems

Receiving contractor submittals and reviews for completeness and determines whether OBO project staff, OBO Design Engineer, or the Architectural / Engineering (A / E) performing construction phase services shall review and provide comments and recommendations for acceptance of the submittals

Tracking the timeliness of submittals due from the contractor, their review by OBO, and response / return to the contractor

Evaluating contractor's proposed submittal substitutions with construction engineering implications and making recommendations to the PD concerning the disposition of the contractor's request

Evaluating the necessity and accuracy of any contractor change order proposals

Prepares Statements of Work and Independent Government Estimates for modifications and change orders as required

Reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data provided by the contractor(s) from a construction engineering perspective

Ensuring that the project contractors maintain as built documentation

Providing the PD with draft responses to the contractor's and other organization's requests for information

Reviewing the contractor's monthly pay request accurately represents the work performed by the Project Contractors

Ensuring that materials for which payment has been requested are properly accounted for, in acceptable condition, and stored correctly

Maintaining a "Daily Project Log" as defined in the Construction Management Guidebook

Preparing a CM Monthly Progress Report summarizing the status of construction projects

Publishing and distributing the CM Monthly Report as directed

Maintaining progress photo albums for each contract project

Implementing and monitoring project reporting in accordance with the Construction Management Guidebook

Assisting the Project Director and / or Post in acquiring and utilizing local construction professionals and construction contractors

Ensuring scopes of services required of Local Employee Staff (LES) and local A / E firms are appropriately defined from an engineering standpoint

Supporting the PD in all contract administration matters, including negotiation of modifications and / or claims and interpretation of contract requirements

Developing and maintaining an inventory of property to include domestic and overseas project property procured for the CM Projects, ensuring that inventory reporting complies with the requirements of the Department, the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), and directions promulgated by the Office of the Deputy Director for Resource Management (OBO / RM)

Assisting with the development of presentations, special reports, and special projects as related to the engineering aspects of the overseas construction program

Participating in project meetings and conferences as appropriate, and, when required, preparing minutes of project meetings

Cooperating and coordinating with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and other members of the CM and OBO staff

Developing working knowledge of all technical requirements of project

Providing Quality Assurance for ongoing construction project

Reviewing contractor submittals

Evaluating proposed submittal substitutions with engineering implications; making recommendations to the Project Director

Coordinating the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and change orders

Other related duties as assigned by the Project Director

Requirements

An engineering, architecture, or construction management degree from an accredited program and a minimum of seven years of experience is required on construction projects of similar scope and dollar value to the project supported by this Task Order

Design office experience shall not count toward an employee's experience

A Professional Engineering License (PE) is acceptable in lieu of a degree

Overseas experience is preferred

Candidates with demonstrated experience in Construction Management who possess ME, EE, Architecture and CE degrees will also be considered

Must have final Secret, interim Top Secret, or final Top Secret security clearance issued by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) at the time of consideration

Knowledge of International Codes required

Experience in assessing and responding to Requests for Information (RFI)

Experience in reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data from an engineering perspective

Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations, i.e. EM

• OSHA, etc.

Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required

Desired Skills

None

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

Yes

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions.

At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds.

This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, (k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more.

For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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